Operations News & Media

Amazon, Grubhub partner to deliver restaurant convenience, savings

May 30, 2024

Amazon and Grubhub have partnered to streamline and make restaurant food delivery more affordable for customers. Starting immediately, U.S. Amazon customers…

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When Raising Prices Isn’t Cutting It... How AI Automation Cuts Costs & Customer Complaints

This webinar will highlight how AI-driven task management can lead to labor retention, food waste reduction, and better service - all contributing to better…

Presented by FastCasual.com, PizzaMarketplace.com, QSRweb.com

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Little Caesars heats up summer with Hot-N-Ready 20th anniversary giveaway

May 28, 2024

Little Caesars is celebrating a fiery milestone this summer: 20 years of its iconic Hot-N-Ready pizzas. To mark the occasion, the pizza chain is launching the…

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CKE Restaurants launches annual Stars for Heroes Campaign for military members, families

May 28, 2024

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, kicked off its 13th annual Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign last weekend…

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks secures permanent location at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

May 28, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgina. The deal includes a four-year agreement to open a…

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Burger King to hop on $5 meal deal train

May 24, 2024

Following news that McDonald's would release a $5 meal for a limited time, Burger King will also release its version of the deal for the same price, according…

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The Original Rainbow Cone to open in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood

May 23, 2024

Chicago's trendy Wicker Park neighborhood is adding a scoop (or rather, a slice) of nostalgia with the upcoming arrival of The Original Rainbow Cone. The…

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Jeremiah's Italian Ice reaches 150th location

May 22, 2024

Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a leader in the frozen dessert industry, is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its 150th location. The store is in…

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Why your online ordering system is not a catering strategy

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering expert Erle Dardick reveals how restaurants can create an off-premises and catering foundation built for growth.

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Marco's Pizza opens location in Caldwell, Idaho

May 21, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Caldwell, Idaho, according to a press release.

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Burger King parent company completes acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group

May 20, 2024

Restaurant Brands International Inc., parent company to Burger King, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.…

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IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

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McDonald's to launch $5 value meal for limited time

May 20, 2024

McDonald's is bringing back a $5 value meal for a limited time, offering customers a choice of protein, fries, and a drink for a set price, according to a CNBC…

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Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.

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Stoner's Pizza Joint to open location in Clemson, South Carolina

May 17, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, announced today it will open a corporate-owned location in Clemson by August. The restaurant will be…

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Shamrock Shake sales benefit local Ronald McDonald House Charities

May 16, 2024

Local McDonald's restaurants raised $25,674.75 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK) during February and March through sales of the…

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Cost-of-living crunch drives UK consumers to seek affordable dining options

May 16, 2024

Rising prices are forcing British consumers to change their dining habits, according to a report from advertising platform Cardlytics. The "State of Dining…

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks brings Philly flavor to Charlotte

May 15, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, known for its signature cheesesteaks and cheesesteak egg rolls, is bringing a taste of Philadelphia to Charlotte, North Carolina…

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Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee opens unit with brand's Access to Equity program

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daintry McFadden opened a Wetzel's Pretzels location in an Illinois Macy's department store with the help of the brand's Access to Equity Program. In this…

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GoTo Foods’ co-branding renaissance pairs signature brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

GoTo Foods is co-branding several of its signature brands with success shown in increased AUVs.

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