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Wendy's bears brunt of social media slam around franchisee's Trump donations
June 3, 2020
A large donation to President Donald Trump's reelection PAC made by a franchisee of hundreds of U.S. Wendy's, Taco Bells and Pizza Huts has triggered a social…
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Wienerschnitzel signs 20-store pact for Louisiana
May 28, 2020
Hot dog chain, Wienerschnitzel, has signed a new area development agreement with Henderson Family Restaurants, LLC, to build 20 new locations in Louisiana over…
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Investors acquire Krystal
May 22, 2020
Krystal Restaurants LLC said it was acquired Monday this week bia funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC and its operating partner…
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Roberto's Taco Shop's 1st Nevada store reopens in new development
May 22, 2020
The first Nevada location of Roberto's Taco Shop has reopened in the University Gateway building on South Maryland Parkway in Las Vegas after the Harmon Avenue…
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Edible launches 'manage-to-own' program after 61% April same-store sales spike
May 20, 2020
Fresh fruit arrangement retailer and QSR company, Edible, has launched its "Manage-To-Own" program as a path for hands-on operators to become franchisees.
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Golden Chick president promises 500 stores, Netsurion on speeding up contactless pickup
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Although just 189-stores in size now, Golden Chick is planning a lot of hatchlings for the future, with a goal of 500 stores nationally by 2030, according to…
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Golden Chick hatches 1st Louisiana store
May 7, 2020
Golden Chick opened its first Louisiana store this week and in fact, will be the focus of tomorrow's QSRweb podcast when the chain's president, Jim Stevens…
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Wisconsin star RB Taylor takes a turn as Toppers Pizza franchisee
April 23, 2020
Toppers Pizza has a new star among its franchisees, in the NCAA's sixth best all-time rusher, former University of Wisconsin Badgers running back, Jonathan…
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Jack in the Box selects new CEO
April 17, 2020
Jack in the Box Inc., a burger chain, has selected Darin Harris to serve as CEO of the company and to join the board of directors on June 15. Harris currently…
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April 15, 2020
A McDonald's store in the Chinese city of Guangzhou has removed a posted sign and shut down, after the message displayed was reported to the chain's corporate…
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Taco John's wraps deals for 18 stores, accelerates growth by convenience store franchises
April 15, 2020
Taco John's International Inc. said it's growing its current footprint by franchising with experienced convenience store and travel plaza operators, like…
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Frontline QSR, pizza workers walk out over COVID-19 fears
April 9, 2020
Today in California, workers at 30 different QSRs will stage a walk-out in an effort to force management at those stores to provide more safety protection…
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McDonald's top execs to cut salaries as March sales drop 22%
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
McDonald's executives are slashing salaries amid a sharp drop in same-store sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nathan's Famous does a tech makeover, sees impressive test results
April 7, 2020
Nathan's Famous, Inc. has more than 100 years of tradition behind it, but that hasn't stopped the brand from overhauling its technology from top to bottom. The…
read nowFranchisors on the sale hunt despite COVID-19 crisis
April 3, 2020
About two-thirds of franchisors are actively advancing franchise sales efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic hitting across the globe.
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Restaurateurs respond to Senate's passage of stimulus package
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Leaders of Firehouse Subs, Boloco and the National Restaurant Association weigh in on if the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act goes far enough…
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A&W's new Wild West 'haunts' represent brand's 'small town' franchise strategy
March 4, 2020
A&W said its latest restaurant opening is a sample of its "small town America" franchise strategy that builds on the longtime QSR's reputation as being a…
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Pincho CEO: Simplified operations + empowered teams = growth
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A hundred stores in five years is an ambitious growth plan for any brand, but Pincho co-founder and CEO Otto Othman thinks the popularity of the brand in Miami…
listen nowBruster's to add 10 Florida, California stores
February 20, 2020
Bruster's Real Ice Cream said it has signed 10 new store agreements, including six restaurants set for California and four in Florida. The brand said the…
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Bruster's to add 10 California, Florida stores
February 14, 2020
Bruster's Real Ice Cream said this week that it has signed 10 new store agreements, including six to open in California and four in Florida. The brand said in…
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