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Wendy's unveils Brazil expansion, adoption campaign
June 29, 2016
The Wendy's Company announced its upcoming foray into Brazil with plans for significant restaurant expansion, according to a recent press release. This growth…
read nowTaco Time adds the little tuber with the big health benefits to its menu
June 28, 2016
Jicama — sometimes called a Mexican turnip or yam bean — is really having its day. For proof of that, look no further than TacoTime. The chain is putting the…
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Burger King gives health food trend a big Cheeto-ey slap in the face
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans have a real love affair with cheese. We're not talking that upscale, potent-smelling offbeat stuff favored by many in other parts of the globe. Nope…
read nowCaptain D's sails into new location
June 28, 2016
Captain D's seafood has opened its ninth Arkansas location, at 2207 West Walnut Street. The location is the second for franchisees Brian Smith and Rodney Coat…
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Meet Extra Crispy Colonel - KFC's answer to a product awareness problem
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Kentucky Fried Chicken has a problem. According to its marketing research, half of Americans were unaware that it sells anything except its moister-crusted…
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National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.
read nowGroupon delivering Qdoba Mexican Eats to your front door
June 24, 2016
Groupon's delivery service, OrderUp, is partnering with Qdoba Mexican Eats.
read nowChick-fil-A prompts customers to get a moo on
June 23, 2016
Chick-fil-A may well earn itself some free media with a promotion it's staging on July 12 — particularly if that proves to be one of those slow summer news…
read now3 QSR brands announce changes to chicken menus
June 23, 2016
Carl's Jr., Hardees and Church's all have apparently had chicken on the mind lately, as all are introducing menu items based on the beloved bird of diners…
read nowTech, information partnership create tool to target supply chain safety
June 22, 2016
FoodLogiQ, a software solutions company that measures food safety, has joined with the product information network, 1World Sync, to create a tool that allows…
read nowTaco John's makes a splash with new beverage options
June 22, 2016
Taco Johns is introducing a trio of new beverages this summer and fall. Orange mango dew and strawberry citrus rush are available July 25 - Sept. 25. Blood…
read nowLittle Caesars doubling HQs in Detroit
June 22, 2016
Detroit-born Little Caesars is staying true to the Motor City with constsruction of what could be a game-changing world headquarters campus for the pizza chain…
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Americans have lots of new-found love for fast food, but still smitten with full-service
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans are feeling the love a little more these days for fast food, according to this year's customer satisfaction survey and index for the food service…
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Still need to fill some summer employee spots? Look for candidates with camp counselor qualities
by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.
Need some pinch-hitters to flesh out the spring hires that didn't work, or didn't last? Think about candidates who've had experience as camp counselors, or…
read nowConsolidated Concepts partners with GuestMetrics on food cost analysis tools
June 21, 2016
Consolidated Concepts, a supply chain player, and data analytics firm GuestMetrics are teaming up in a five-year partnership that will mesh…
read nowEl Pollo Loco signs deal with PLM Restaurants
June 21, 2016
PLM Restaurants signed a franchise deal to acquire two existing El Pollo Loco Tucson locations, and open six new locations by August 2019.
read nowCouple seeks to re-open Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits
June 21, 2016
A husband and wife team, Rachel and Poul Pederson, are partnering with the Memphis community to re-open Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits. The couple plans…
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International franchise expansion requires hefty work upfront
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Domestic franchisors, whether running one location or 100 in the U.S., face a challenging journey in the quest to go international.
read nowThis week, Chattanooga officially 'knows Jack'
June 20, 2016
This Wednesday, June 22, Chattanooga, Tennessee welcomes a new Jack's All About the South to Cumming Highway at the pre-dawn hour of 5 a.m. when this chain…
read nowBojangles appoints new non-exec board chair
June 20, 2016
Bojangles', Inc. named William A. Kussell as its new non-executive board chairman, assuming the role from James ("Randy") Kibler, who continues on as a…
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