Operations News
Taco Bell launches Taco Bell Business School
January 19, 2022
Taco Bell has launched the Taco Bell Business School in conjunction with the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence in partnership with the University of…
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Chick-Fil-A offering free food to heroes at store opening
January 19, 2022
The latest Chick-fil-A in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is forgoing the traditional free food promotion for the first 100 customers.
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Rascal House adds 6th unit
January 14, 2022
Cleveland-based Rascal House has opened its sixth restaurant. The store is located at 7593 Mentor Avenue in Mentor, Ohio, according to a press release.
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Cinnaholic caps 2021 with 13 new locations, 62 franchise deals
January 14, 2022
Gourmet plant-based cinnamon roll brand Cinnaholic closed out 2021 with 13 new locations. The company plans to open 18 in early 2022 with a projected 25 slated…
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REEF partners with Americana Group for cloud kitchens in Middle East
January 7, 2022
REEF is partnering with Americana Group to open cloud kitchens that will operate Reef, Americana and third-party brands in the Middle East, according to a…
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Survey: Pandemic permanently altered consumer-restaurant relationship
January 6, 2022
The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology — such as POS digital signage — and real…
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McDonald's can't build near ancient Roman site
January 3, 2022
McDonald's is blocked from opening a franchise next to the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, according to a report in The Art Newspaper.
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Wendy's offer free chicken nuggets
December 28, 2021
Wendy's is giving away free chicken nuggets through Jan. 2, 2022 with a purchase from the app, according to a Thrillist report.
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Breakfast, lunch sales rebounding
December 23, 2021
The breakfast daypart is rebounding, according to a report from The NPD Group.
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The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund, Grubhub award restaurant grants
December 23, 2021
Online food ordering and delivery marketplace Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund have awarded more than $4 million to 37…
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Restaurant Brands International partners with Ant Group in Asia Pacific market
December 21, 2021
Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes, has announced a regional partnership with the Ant Group to leverage…
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McDonald's provides free meals for tornado victims
December 20, 2021
McDonald's units in Kentucky, in conjunction with a McDonald's branded trailer called the McRig, are providing free hot meals for those affected by an EF-…
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Consumers a bit more impatient at drive-thrus, carryout
December 20, 2021
Consumers are becoming more impatient when waiting for their food at drive-thrus and pick-up windows thanks in part to technology in restaurants, according to…
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McDonald's to get back $105M from fired CEO
December 17, 2021
McDonald's has settled its lawsuit against former CEO Steve Easterbrook, who must repay more than $100 million he received as severance for leaving the…
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Wetzel's Pretzels debuts drive-thru location
December 17, 2021
Pasadena, California-based Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a drive-thru prototype location in Hemet, Southern California.
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Taco Bell to raise minimum wage, offer plant-based meat
December 16, 2021
Taco Bell has outlined ambitious plans for 2022, including raising wages to $15 in company-owned stores and evolving its menu to include plant-based meats…
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Lyft teams with Olo on restaurant delivery
December 15, 2021
Ride share company Lyft is teaming up with Olo, and its on-demand commerce platform Dispatch, to deliver digital orders for Olo's restaurant network brands.
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Philadelphia to require COVID vaccine for indoor dining
December 14, 2021
Philadelphia is the latest city to require proof of vaccination inside dining establishments. Diners will have to show their vaccination card and a government…
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McDonald’s opens net zero carbon location in UK
December 13, 2021
The UK's first net zero carbon McDonald's has opened in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, according to a BBC report.
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December 13, 2021
Yum China Holdings, Inc. has received an 'A' rating in the latest MSCI Environmental, Social and Governance Ratings for 2021. The company is one of only two…
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