Operations News
NRA applauds House passage of $42M restaurant relief package
April 7, 2022
The House of Representatives approved a $55 billion relief package Thursday that includes $2 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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Using modern marketing tips to get the most from loyalty programs
April 7, 2022
Customer loyalty programs are at the forefront of the restaurant industry like never before. In the past, gathering email addresses to send promotions was a…
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Restaurant group pushes Congress to pass fund replenishment program
April 6, 2022
The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to congressional leaders pushing for the passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which could come…
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NRA urges support of SMB COVID funding bill
April 6, 2022
The National Restaurant Association is urging support of a $48 billion dollar small business COVID-19 funding bill, called S.4008 – Small Business COVID Relief…
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Thanx acquires ZeroStoreFront
April 5, 2022
Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has acquired ZeroStorefront, a restaurant-focused marketing and data insights platform.
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SC Dunkin’s will be brand’s 1st drive-thru only store
April 4, 2022
A Dunkin' location, in Conway, South Carolina, marks the brand's first drive-thru-only location.
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Taco Del Mar debuts rewards program, app
March 29, 2022
Taco Del Mar has launched a rewards program and app call "Rippin' Rewards." The program encourages brand loyalty with its tier-based, redeemable points reward…
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Miami leaders extend delivery app ordinance
March 29, 2022
An ordinance created last year to regulate app-based delivery and virtual restaurants has been renewed by Miami city leaders and is being applauded by Reef, an…
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Sbarro to expand footprint by 100 units in 2022
March 28, 2022
Pizza chain Sbarro plans to open more than 100 company and franchise locations in 2022, according to a press release.
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QSRs eliminating certain chemicals from packaging
March 25, 2022
Several of America's top QSR brands are making changes to packaging to help reduce specific chemicals, according to a report in The Washington Post.
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US restaurant traffic increases after January decline
March 25, 2022
Online and physical restaurant traffic was up 2% and consumer spend jumped up 8% in February, compared to a year ago, according to The NPD Group.
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Plant Power Fast Food opens in Los Angeles
March 23, 2022
Vegan fast food chain Plant Power Fast Food has opened a Los Angeles location in the heart of Hollywood, California. It's the 11th Plant Power location and…
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McDonald's corp stores likely won't reopen in Russia any time soon
March 21, 2022
It's unlikely the now shuttered McDonald's locations in Russia will reopen in quick fashion once the Russian war on Ukraine ends.
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Taco Bell celebrates anniversary with exclusive team member gear
March 21, 2022
The Taco Bell in Downey California is celebrating its 60th birthday.
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McDonald's, other QSRs can't shut down all Russian business
March 18, 2022
McDonald's and other QSR chains in Russia haven't quite ceased operations yet. That's because some franchisees refuse to shut their doors, according to a…
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Pincho, Hattie B’s tapping Thanx hidden menu capability
March 18, 2022
Florida-based burger and kebab concept Pincho and Nashville-based Hattie B's Hot Chicken are deploying hidden menus to diners by tapping Thanx Loyalty 3.…
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to open first casino location
March 16, 2022
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will open its first casino shop at the Rivers Casino Philadelphia on March 20, as part of Rita's strategy to expand…
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2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards applications now open
March 14, 2022
Applications are being accepted for Chick-fil-A's 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards. The awards are given to 46 non-profits across the U.S., Puerto Rico…
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London Burger King goes fully vegan in trial run
March 14, 2022
Burger King's Leicester Square location in London has gone entirely vegan until April 10 to determine if there's a demand for fully vegan locations, according…
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Russian McDonald’s fan protests store closing in unique way
March 14, 2022
A Russian man isn't too happy that McDonald's is closing locations in Russia due to Russia's war on Ukraine.
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