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NYC menu-labeling law delayed
August 28, 2017
New York City's menu-labeling law is on delay thanks to the city's agreement with several trade organizations, including The Restaurant Law Center, the Food…
read nowNestle Toll House Cafe announces opening of first C-store location
August 25, 2017
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip has gone "C-store," opening its first convenience store-based unit on South River Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, a news release…
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Fazoli's 'Comeback Kid' shares turnaround story at London summit
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
"It was ugly," Fazoli's President and CEO Carl Howard exclaimed as he detailed the state of the chain when he arrived to lead it nine years ago. "I mean…
read nowFormer Outback, Bonefish exec named Brioche Doree president
August 21, 2017
Former Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill executive, Julie Hauser-Blanner, has been named the first U.S.-based president of French-style fast food brand…
read nowBreakfast of champions: BK Cheesy Tots
August 17, 2017
Burger King customers have been telling the chain that they want their Cheesy Tots and they want them at breakfast, so the brand is making it happen. The…
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French fry favoritism alive and well in US fast food race
by Josh Anish — Head of Content, Quantifind
A 15-brand comparison of customer buzz about QSR french fries leads to one solid winner for category favorite.
read nowGluten-free trend strong with 625 new products in 2 months
August 11, 2017
The gluten-free product and service certification concern Gluten Intolerance Group has put its official stamp of approval on at least 625 products in North…
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White Castle ‘waffles’ when asked about menu
July 31, 2017
With its deep toasty pockets and light, lofty batter, few will waffle when offered a Belgian waffle, and leaders at White Castle clearly know that. That is, in…
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Flavor trends report: It's gettin' hot(ter) in here
July 31, 2017
A new food industry flavor trends report has been released from Research and Markets, and though few details have been provided about content of the paid…
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Brand resurrection? Chipotle might just pull it off
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Norovirus outbreak and rat infestation behind it, Chipotle's leadership says the brand is moving on.
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Looking for ways to find and keep employees? NRA leaders offer insights
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Given the reality of fewer young employees in the work force, the only options are to recruit more from other age groups or be more successful recruiting…
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New way to 'try on' best new bottom line-building restaurant tech
July 25, 2017
POS device provider ParTech has partnered with cloud-based API software developer Omnivore to bridge the gap between restaurants and the tech developers and…
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3 commonalities among Lyfe Kitchen, Urban Plates, Baskin Robbins brand-building strategies
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Building a successful brand has three parts: storytelling, club making and country building, according to a branding expert at the National Restaurant Show.
read nowBuild-your-own trend hits ice cream sandwiches ... 'and all's right with the world'
July 21, 2017
There may be few pleasures in life as great as an ice cream sandwich on a hot day. Until now, that is, with the rollout of "build-your-own" ice cream…
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Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures
July 20, 2017
One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…
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BBC uncovers fecal bacteria in 3 US fast food chains' ice
July 20, 2017
A BBC "Watchdog" series investigation that found feces in iced drinks served at three U.S.-based fast food chains in the U.K., is rapidly growing into a global…
read nowWendy's tangos with fresh mango
July 12, 2017
The National Mango Board has announced a fresh success with Wendy's introduction of a summer LTO that includes the sunny-colored tropical fruit — a strawberry…
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Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.
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McDonald’s clarifies: No plans to replace workers with kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cowen & Co. upgraded McDonald's outlook based on the chain's technology upgrades, including self-order kiosks. The company has been deploying kiosks globally…
read nowCurry Up Now celebrates grand opening of Alameda, California location
June 21, 2017
Curry Up Now — a Bay area family of restaurants, food trucks and bars — opens its sixth brick-and-mortar location, this one in a former Tava Kitcen in Alameda…
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