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Everything old is new at original Youngstown Arby's
December 7, 2016
Arby's returned to its roots today in Youngstown, Ohio, reopening across the street from the chain's first location, a 10-seat drive-in unit opened in 1964, by…
read nowCaptain D's: Something's 'fishy' in Florida
December 7, 2016
Captain D's opened its newest corporate location Monday in Lake City, Florida, bringing the state's total to 30 restaurants, according to a news release.
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What to learn from DC pizza brand's fake news nightmare
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The potentially brand-ending effects of rumor in the Internet age became painfully evident Sunday when a fake news report connected to Washington D.C's…
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A chicken chain 'phoenix' rises from ashes with help of a 'patient' man and a whole American Indian nation
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This week, Beautiful Brands International signed an agreement with the Muscogee Creek Nation's Muscogee Nation Business Enterprise division to open as many as…
read nowAutomated food safety compliance platform hits market
December 7, 2016
VeriSolutions and AT&T have created an automated system to help restaurant brands comply with food-safety guidelines. VeriSolutions' platform features a…
read nowMcDonald's digs in to next chapter with Chicago groundbreaking
December 7, 2016
Construction on McDonald's Corporation Chicago corporate headquarters is officially underway in the West Loop of the city after a groundbreaking Wednesday at…
read nowFireside Pies spins off a QSR brand
December 6, 2016
Dallas-based Fireside Pies is going for two increasingly relevant trends at the same time with its new QSR brand, Fireside Pies Pronto, which is taking form…
read nowInnovation, initiative mark top Wetzel's Pretzels franchisees
December 6, 2016
Initiative, creativity and generosity are traits of this year's winners of franchisee awards at Wetzel’s Pretzels, according to a news release.
read nowMcDonald's awards licensing rights in Maylasia, Singapore
December 6, 2016
McDonald's Corporation announced it has selected Lionhorn Pte. Ltd. as the Developmental Licensee for its Malaysia and Singapore markets. Lionhorn is led by…
read nowDunkin' Donuts ends 2016 with a promotional 'bang'
December 6, 2016
New flavors, free coffee and a NHL sponsorship are all signs that Dunkin' Donuts fully intends to go out of 2016 with a marketing "bang." Aside from the bevy…
read nowCousins takes fresh-baked bread on the road
December 5, 2016
Mobile freshly baked bread and cheese steaks hot off the grill are now available via Cousins Subs' Midwestern Traveling Sub shop, which rolled out near its…
read nowTelepizza launches 10-year, 200-unit global expansion in Teheran
December 2, 2016
One of the world's largest non-U.S.-based pizza brands, Telepizza, is launching a 10-year growth plan that will grow the chain 200 stores in 10 years…
read nowChick-fil-A hits the road
December 2, 2016
Chick-fil-A is taking its show on the road, announcing online through its Twitter account that the brand’s first food truck location opens on Dec. 15 in…
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Big Mac inventor leaves invaluable lesson for restaurateurs today
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The passing of Big Mac inventor and McDonald’s longtime franchisee, Jim Delligatti, got me thinking about the value of true, two-way communication between a…
read nowChurch's Chicken gives 240 kids an easier path to education
December 1, 2016
Church's Chicken has raised enough cash from its Scholars coupon books to give 240 students $1,000 scholarships each. That surpasses the chain's goal of 21…
read nowBurger King concedes to demands for Cheesy Tots
November 30, 2016
Plenty of faiths and cultures are celebrating gift-giving holidays this last month of the year, so shopping is in full force. Burger King is responding with…
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Menu Labeling: Recent clarification means law goes into effect as planned
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Yesterday when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent out its Clarified Statement on Compliance Date, regarding the activation on Dec. 1 of the new menu…
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Fast Casual Summit: 4 questions restaurant brands must answer
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
At last month's Fast Casual Executive Summit outside Los Angeles, restaurant marketing consultant Gerry O’Brion said the difference between winners and losers…
read nowCafe by Chip opens 2nd Vegas location
November 29, 2016
Nestle Cafe by Chip is opening a second location in Las Vegas under the operation of franchisees, Doug Barnes and Lyle Cornelius. The two opened the first Las…
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Technomic downgrades restaurant growth projections
November 29, 2016
The company said its May results released for the two-year period were overly optimistic and that declining traffic across food service has prompted the…
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