Business Strategy and Profitability News & Media

5 money-saving supply chain trends for 2017

January 16, 2017

Having a solid supply chain is imperative for restaurants looking to reduce food-safety issues and to keep costs low, said Consolidated Concepts President…

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The 'Castle' will seat you now …

January 13, 2017

True love — American-style — according to White Castle equals little square burgers. To that end, the chain has opened reservations for its 26th annual…

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Court action goes forward against Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Starbucks, Domino's

January 13, 2017

Some very big names — including Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Starbucks and Domino's — got some very bad news this morning when news broke that a stay granted three…

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#getfried gets growing

January 12, 2017

The French fry and finger food QSR, #GetFried Fry Cafe, has signed deals for three new franchises in Houston, Texas, as well as Buffalo and New York City, in…

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Arby's brings Nebraska something 'deer' to its cornhusking heart

January 12, 2017

Nebraskans can sure make a stink when there is the potential for venison on the dinner table. Just ask Arby's leadership.

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Bojangles' bets its biscuits on redesign

January 12, 2017

Bojangles' Greenville, South Carolina location has just gotten a new look that revolves around the brand's made-from-scratch biscuits and will soon appear in…

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Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip pushes sweet and salty in season of love

January 12, 2017

The Café by Chip chain is tapping into the widespread yearning this time of year for customers to seek sweets for their sweeties, by rolling out a line-up of…

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Burger King wakes up to renewed love for coffee

January 12, 2017

Burger King has reawakened its appreciation for a good cup of coffee, pushing its BK Joe blend with renewed fervor in 2017, as either a traditional hot cup of…

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World's oldest QSR rebrands, expands in US

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The time may never be more ripe for 118-year-old Yoshinoya to hit a growth spurt in the U.S. The brand's U.S. CEO offers insight into what's coming as the…

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Taco Bell puts chickens back in their 'shells'

January 11, 2017

Much to the chagrin of chickens everywhere, Taco Bell has figured out a way to not only put chicken in tacos, but how to actually make the taco itself out of…

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Church's signs deal for 'significant' Southeast expansion

January 11, 2017

Church's signed a franchising deal that signals a "significant" expansion in the Southeast U.S., according to a news release. Franchisee Richard Reeves of…

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Dunkin' Donuts tumblers subject of nationwide recall

January 11, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts glass tumblers are the subject of a nationwide recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission late Tuesday after the chain…

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Del Taco kicks off year with cash- and calorie-saving deals

January 11, 2017

Del Taco is pushing its turkey tacos and other so-called "Eat Well with Del" items this new year as great ways for those who've resolved to either save…

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30-year McDonald's veteran to oversee key New York Metro region

January 11, 2017

A 30-year McDonald’s veteran is the vice president and general manager of the company's New York Metro Region, according to a news release. In the new role…

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Popeyes early financials show healthy growth

January 10, 2017

In unaudited Q4 and FY 2016 financial results, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen reported Q4 global same-store sales growth of 2.8 percent and global same-store sales…

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Del Taco early financials show 13 straight quarters of system sales growth

January 10, 2017

In its preliminary unaudited fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 sales results, Del Taco reported that it was marking 13 consecutive quarters of…

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US foodservice 2016 Q4 wage growth among best of all industries

January 10, 2017

PayScale Inc. said its latest numbers indicated that food service and restaurant wages grew by 3.6 percent over the past year, far outpacing the national…

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McDonald's sells controlling interest in Chinese business

January 9, 2017

In a deal valued at up to $2.08 billion, McDonald's Corporation said today it's turning over its controlling stake in its China business to a Chinese…

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The gluten-free opportunity: New rewards await

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Skyrocketing demand for gluten-free choices on restaurant menus is spawning creative solutions from restaurateurs, food service vendors and health watchdog…

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Yum opens 1st Taco Bell in China

January 9, 2017

Yum China Holdings Inc. and Taco Bell Corp. have opened the first Taco Bell restaurant in China, according to a news release. The Shanghai restaurant is…

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