Operations News
Carry-out losing traction thanks to delivery, drive-thru options
May 13, 2022
More restaurant customers than ever are visiting the drive-thru and using delivery services compared to carrying out food orders.
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Wendy's Q1 reveals robust AUV, sales, growth
May 13, 2022
The Wendy's Co. had one of its best quarters in history in Q1 2022 with global same-restaurant sales up double digits and increased its global digital sales…
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Toast boosts Q1 2022 results, beats expectations
May 13, 2022
Toast, a digital technology platform for restaurants, improved its revenue and earnings for Q1 2022 against the prior year period, according to an earnings…
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US Foods boosts Q1 2022 results on higher volume, food cost inflation
May 12, 2022
US Foods Holding Corp. improved its Q1 2022 results driven by higher total case volume and food cost inflation compared to the prior year period, according to…
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New grading system concerns McDonald's franchisees
May 12, 2022
A new McDonald's assessment system is getting pushback from concerned franchisees who say the global market, inflation, rising prices and staffing issues make…
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KFC opens 'The Crystal Bucket' next-gen design
May 11, 2022
KFC has opened its latest design, dubbed "The Crystal Bucket," in Painted Post, New York, according to a press release.
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Hardee's, Carl's Jr. to get digital, physical overhaul
May 11, 2022
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., parent company for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced a digital and physical transformation for its restaurants over the…
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Sysco posts strong Q3 2022 sales, earnings
May 11, 2022
Sysco Corp. posted strong sales and earnings for Q3 2022 against the prior year period, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:
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Report: digital orders make up one-third of restaurant sales
May 5, 2022
A new report from Patronix Systems Inc., a digital guests experience platform, found that digital orders have risen to one-third of total restaurant and…
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More than 3K Canadian restaurants shuttered over past year
May 5, 2022
A total of 3,344 Canadian restaurants went out of business in the last 12 months, according to a new report from Unified Data Lab. The Store Connect report is…
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Hardee's, Carl's Jr. bring back Stars for Heroes campaign
May 4, 2022
CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the return of its annual Stars for Heroes program. Now in its 11th year…
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Restaurant Brands International enjoys solid sales jump in Q1
May 3, 2022
Restaurant Brands International Inc. saw Q1 2022 systemwide sales growth of 14%, compared to Q1 2021, representing nearly a $1 billion more in revenue…
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NRA lobbies lawmakers on industry priorities for pending legislation
May 2, 2022
The National Restaurant Association is asking congressional leaders to ensure the restaurant industry is being considered as lawmakers continue crafting bills…
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Burger King ends trial run of plant-based London location
May 2, 2022
Burger King has ended the trial run of its all-vegan restaurant in Leicester Square in London, according to a report in The Guardian. The fast-foot outlet had…
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White Castle surpasses 28B sliders sold
April 29, 2022
White Castle is celebrating National Hamburger Month — the month of May — with the announcement that sales of its signature sliders have surpassed 28 billion.
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McDonald's reports 1st quarter sales increase
April 28, 2022
Global comparable sales rose 11.8% and U.S. sales increased 3.5% for McDonald's in the first quarter of 2022.
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The Taco Bell Foundation awards $8M in scholarships
April 27, 2022
The Taco Bell Foundation is providing than $8 million in scholarships for 772 students. With the help of Taco Bell's Chief Impact Officer, Lil Nas X, the Taco…
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Whataburger to honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
April 27, 2022
Whataburger will celebrate educators during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), according to a press release.
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Jack in the Box partners with Miso Robotics to test robotics
April 26, 2022
Jack in the Box has partnered with Miso Robotics to begin a pilot test for its Flippy 2 and Zippy product lines in one of the national restaurant chain's…
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Wetzel's Pretzels opens at LAX Airport
April 26, 2022
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at Los Angeles International Airport, according to a press release.
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