Operations News

Long John Silver's breezes into Indonesia with 1st store

May 24, 2023

Long John Silver's has opened its first location in Indonesia under the helm of PT Cipta Putra Nusantara, according to a press release.

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CKE Restaurants begins annual Stars for Heroes program

May 24, 2023

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has launched its Stars for Heroes campaign, which raises money for active military and veterans in…

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Checkers brings on Hot Wheels monster truck to celebrate new store design

May 18, 2023

Checkers is inviting guests to check out the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Bigfoot truck, which will be on display at locations across Jacksonville, Florida…

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2023 Fast Casual Perfect Pitch open for nominations

May 18, 2023

As part of its commitment to spotlighting up-and-coming fast casual brands, FastCasual is hosting its ninth annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 8 and is…

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Odd Burger to open 150 locations in India, Singapore

May 17, 2023

Canadian vegan brand Odd Burger has inked a deal to open 145 locations in India and five locations in Singapore over 10 years, according to a press release.

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Taco Bell wants to free 'Taco Tuesday' phrase from competitor Taco John's

May 17, 2023

Did you know the phrase "Taco Tuesday" is trademarked? Taco Bell is on a mission to free "Taco Tuesday" from a small competitor who has owned the trademark…

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Coca-Cola bottler invests in plastics recycling

May 16, 2023

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, the largest European Coke bottler, has invested in a Netherlands startup to produce food-grade recycled plastic from plastics…

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El Pollo Loco inks 3 development deals for Colorado, Texas, New Mexico

May 16, 2023

El Pollo Loco has signed three new development agreements for Northern Colorado, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, according to a press release.

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US Foods lifts Q1 2023 results on cost inflation, volume growth

May 15, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp. lifted its Q1 2023 sales and earnings boosted by cost inflation and case volume growth, according to an earnings release, beating…

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Subway partners with 100 Thieves gaming brand

May 15, 2023

Subway has become the official sandwich of 100 Thieves, a lifestyle brand and gaming organization, according to a press release.

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Burger King to shutter up to 400 units by end of 2023

May 11, 2023

Burger King is planning to close up to 400 units this year. CEO Joshua Kobza said in a Q1 earning call that the brand typically closes "a couple hundred…

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Wendy’s Q1 builds on growth momentum

May 10, 2023

The Wendy's Company Q1 results build on the momentum the brand created last year and delivered the QSR's sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit global…

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Sonic expands Georgia footprint with Atlanta opening

May 9, 2023

Sonic Drive-in has opened in Sandy Springs, Georgia, according to a press release.

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Woman suing Subway over tuna seeks dismissal with caveat

May 8, 2023

Nilima Amin, who is suing Subway over claims its tuna isn't all tuna, wants the court to dismiss her case without prejudice, allowing her to re-ignite the…

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Webinar to teach operators how to level up people strategy in 2023

May 8, 2023

Recruitment and retention remain operators' top concerns in the restaurant industry. In a free webinar titled "3 Steps to Level Up Your 2023 People Strategy…

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How technology helped chicken brand PDQ build a better experience

May 8, 2023

PDQ, which stands for People Dedicated to Quality, is a fast-casual chicken brand built around chef-driven concepts and mindful ingredients typically found in…

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Odd Burger to acquire plant-based packaged goods company Zoglo's

May 8, 2023

Canada-based Odd Burger, vegan fast-food restaurants, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Zoglo's, a leader in the plant-based consumer packaged goods…

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Sonic gears up for Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5, 2023

For teacher appreciation week, Sonic Drive-In has teamed up with award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to help teachers get the materials they need in the…

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