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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] We’re Living in a Mobile Revolution
Execs from Saladworks, Nékter Juice Bar, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Appetize discuss mobile tech for restaurants at Fast Casual Executive…
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Opening Keynote: When Mission Drives Innovation
Scott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, delivers the opening keynote for Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020, held virtually on…
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Free McDonald's bakery items with coffee 1st week of November
October 28, 2020
McDonald's is offering Halloween-triggered treats to its customers in the week following All Hallows Eve in a way that also promotes its newly introduced…
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KFC's fire log available at Walmart this holiday season
October 26, 2020
For those who love the smell of fried chicken coming from a fire pit or fireplace, it's time to hit Walmart.
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Burger King celebrating the ghost of past burger joints with Whopper promo
October 26, 2020
Burger King is redefining the increasingly common restaurant industry concept of the ghost kitchen by calling out abandoned restaurants of its QSR burger…
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Prince William 'wings it' at London KFC
October 21, 2020
Here's the scene: You've lived in the U.K. all your life. You're a loyal subject of the Crown. And you love KFC, where you regularly grab a bite on your lunch…
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Georgia Krystal store becomes Halloween Central
October 20, 2020
The pandemic is sidelining a lot of the usual rites of Halloween, but one Smyrna, Georgia Krystal location has taken it on itself to remedy some of those…
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McDonald's wants to 'tattoo you,' J Balvin-style
October 16, 2020
Colombian reggaeton singer has not only delivered for Chicago-based McDonald's as a brand icon, but will keep doing so now thanks to the QSR's launch of its J…
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Taco Bell adds DoorDash, celebrates stolen World Series bases
October 15, 2020
Taco Bell is promoting its new partnership with third-party delivery provider, DoorDash, at 5,500 U.S. locations by giving registered DoorDash users half off a…
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Friendly 'ghosts' breathe new life into Smokey Bones
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Tripling the size of your brand's units in the course of a year -- and a pandemic-stricken year at that -- is no easy feat. But casual brand, Smokey Bones, has…
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Chester's Chicken betters 'Chester,' website
October 13, 2020
Chester's Chicken's mascot always was a meaty little fellow, but now the brand said a makeover has made him easier to meet as well, by making the character…
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Tripadvisor launches online management platform for restaurants
October 7, 2020
Tripadvisor has launched Menu Connect, an online listings management solution that allows restaurants to publish, update and manage their menu and business…
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White Castle earns environmental honor, names 3 music icons to Hall of Fame
October 7, 2020
White Castle has not only attained a significant environmental honor for its Columbus, Ohio, corporate headquarters, but will be graced by three music legends…
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Would free donut dippers get you to the polls? Yoshinoya thinks so
October 6, 2020
Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen in the U.S. is hauling out some decidedly American spirit this election season by not only encouraging all employees and customers…
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Gimbal’s On-the-Way SDK Creates Curbside Efficiencies for Retailers and Restaurants
Gimbal announced the launch of its On-the-Way SDK, a real-time solution connecting mobile orders with in-store, curbside, and drive-thru pickup options. This…
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Cold Stone celebrates Super Mario Bros' 35th anniversary
September 30, 2020
Cold Stone Creamery and Nintendo have collaborated to bring a trio of treats to customers to commemorate the Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary, a news release…
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Golden Chick names restaurant marketing veteran to CMO post
September 29, 2020
Golden Chick has named Howard Terry as its CMO. Terry also currently leads product development and innovation for Golden Chick and is president of Golden…
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Restaurant Models for the Post-Pandemic World
Operating a “ghost kitchen” or “host kitchen” is gaining in popularity as a way to serve customers without the pressures of maintaining or adding a…
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What all the really 'cool' kids will wear this year: McFlurry B-Day suit
September 23, 2020
It's been a quarter-century since McDonald's introduced its McFlurry, and the brand is hauling out a "birthday suit" for the frozen treat to celebrate.
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Del Taco names former hotel exec to top marketing tech job
September 23, 2020
Del Taco has named Erin Levzow, former Marcus Hotel & Resorts marketing VP, as its vice president of marketing technology. The brand said in a news release…
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