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Chick-fil-A ushers in spring with 4th Icedream blend LTO
March 6, 2018
Chick-fil-A is betting on cool and creamy again this spring with a new seasonal offering that blends the brand's vanilla "Icedream" and orange juice into a…
read nowBojangles' CEO steps out, interim CEO steps in
March 6, 2018
Bojangles' has named company director James "Randy" Kibler as interim president and CEO following the resignation of Clifton Rutledge for personal reasons. The…
read nowBurger King intros spiced-up crispy chicken
March 6, 2018
Burger King is betting on the popularity of spicy and crunchy with its new chicken sandwich. The Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich is priced at $4.59 and includes…
read nowShipley Do-nuts expands in Mississippi
March 6, 2018
Shipley Do-Nuts is implementing a franchise growth strategy that will add 15 new locations to the Jackson, Mississippi, area. The brand has more than 300 units…
read nowArby's Restaurant Group buys 40 East Coast units
March 5, 2018
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has acquired 40 restaurants from franchisees Dan Soules and Mark Dunn of Grant Avenue Development Inc. The restaurants acquired by…
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Balance Grille hopes to tip scales in brand's favor with downtown Toledo aquaponics farm
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Balance Pan-Asian Grille is hoping to tip the scales in their favor with an innovative new farming operation which, if successful, will soon replace a good…
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QSR: Time to define what that means now?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Quick-service, fast casual, fine dining -- does the restaurant industry need to come together to give more definition to what these service categories really…
read nowKFC UK: 'No specific issues with gravy'
March 2, 2018
After news reports globally Thursday that KFC UK was experiencing a gravy shortage, just days after its much-publicized chicken delivery problems, the company…
read nowSubway unwraps wraps - 1st core menu add in 2 years
March 2, 2018
Subway is introducing wraps featuring double the meat of an average 6-inch sub, plus veggies, cheese and sauces, after a successful introduction in Maine…
read nowTechnomic: US Restaurant industry to see 'healthy growth' over next 5 years
March 1, 2018
A supplier-focused report released today by Technomic anticipated that the U.S. restaurant industry will grow over the next five years at a "healthy" rate, a…
read nowA&W taps into social media users' movie mania for 2nd year
March 1, 2018
A&W Restaurants is having some fun with the Academy Awards again this year following the last year's #AWcademyAwards Sweepstakes. This rendition on the…
read nowStarbucks executive to assume El Pollo Loco CEO spot
March 1, 2018
Former Starbucks executive Bernard Acoca is taking over as El Pollo Loco's president and CEO. He begins the job on March 12, succeeding CEO Steve Sather, who…
read nowYoshinoya US adds seafood dishes
March 1, 2018
Yoshinoya America is making room for premium seafood offerings on its menu, adding three dishes including lobster stew, sweet chili shrimp and grilled tilapia…
read nowGravy shortage now plagues KFC UK, Ireland
March 1, 2018
Yum Brands Inc's KFC restaurants in the UK, which are serving limited menus at reopened restaurants after a chicken supply snafu with its delivery firm, are…
read nowTaco John's shares tax savings with workers, dares other brands to follow suit
February 28, 2018
Taco John's International Inc., like many businesses, is saving a lot of cash in reduced business tax rates passed as part of the 2018 Tax Cut and Jobs Act.
read nowLong John Silver's Virginia store to offer grilled fish tacos, design, drive-thru updates
February 27, 2018
A veteran QSR franchisee is making big changes at his latest Long John Silver's unit opening in May in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a news release said. Khawar…
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Long John Silver's woos 'em at the drive-thru with 'do-it-all' menu boards
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Animation and video-capable order-taking menu boards at Long John Silver's are "grabbing" customers right out of the drivers' seats at Long John Silver’s.
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Quiznos tests new store design, menu in Wisconsin
February 26, 2018
Quiznos is opening a test site for the company's new store design in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on March 5. A news release said the Appleton Avenue store is…
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Checkers & Rally's travels 2-way communication highway to QSR success
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Checkers & Rally's has built a strong 2-way communication channel with its customers that's improving everything from operations and menu offerings, to…
read nowBurger-flipping robot gets $10M 'bonus'
February 23, 2018
Miso Robotics, creator of the burger-flipping robot that will soon debut at 50 Caliburger locations, has raised $10 million in a Series B funding round led…
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