Operations News

Taco Bell to open 2-story concept store in Minnesota

August 17, 2021

Taco Bell will officially open its new concept location Taco Bell Defy in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The two-story building will feature multiple lanes where…

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Under Armour appoints Yum! CEO to board

August 17, 2021

Under Armour Inc. has appointed David Gibbs, CEO of Yum! Brands Inc., to its board of directors. Gibbs has led efforts to boost sales for more than 51,000 KFC…

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Odd Burger manufacturing facility earns food safety certification

August 16, 2021

Odd Burger Corp., a public vegan fast-food chain, has received Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point certification at its food manufacturing facility…

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Restaurant gift card sales surging

August 16, 2021

Restaurant gift card sales appear to be making a strong recovery after a trying 2020, according to the Paytronix Mid-Year Gift Card Report 2021. It found that…

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Wendy's signs deal to open 700 delivery kitchens

August 13, 2021

The Wendy's Company and Reef, a mobility, logistics hubs and kitchens operator, have signed a development deal to open and operate 700 delivery kitchens over…

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Restaurant industry players launch Better Business survey to help chefs

August 13, 2021

The Culinary Institute of America is partnering with the James Beard Foundation, Black Food Folks, S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy and Fine Dining Lovers to…

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McD's franchisee, workers settle in 'dog diaper' COVID mask lawsuit

August 13, 2021

A California-based McDonald's franchise location has settled out of court following legal action brought by several employees that alleged the store owner…

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Dunkin', Sonic making progress with sustainable egg sourcing

August 12, 2021

Dunkin' and Sonic, part of the Inspire Brands portfolio, are continuing to make positive progress when it comes to sourcing of cage-free eggs.

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Chester’s Chicken debuts store redesign

August 11, 2021

Chester's Chicken, a fresh fried chicken QSR with more than 1,200 locations, is introducing its first store redesign in nearly 20 years at three new locations…

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Tyson Foods boosts Q3 2021 sales, earnings

August 10, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. reported improved sales and earnings for the three months ending July 3, 2021 compared to Q3, 2020, according to a press release.

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Malaysia's biggest QSR may be jumping back on the IPO wagon

August 10, 2021

QSR Brands, the biggest QSR in Malaysia, is once again going for an initial public offering and has engaged two banks as advisors for the move, according to a…

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US Foods reports improved sales, earnings for Q2 2021

August 10, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. reported strong sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2021 ending July 3 as markets lifted in-person dining restrictions on…

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Majority of restaurant owners fear Delta outbreaks will harm business recovery

August 9, 2021

A hefty number of restaurants, 88%, are fearful the ongoing Delta coronavirus variant spread will hurt recovery and it's a fear that 76% of all small business…

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Pita Mediterranean Street Food debuts concession-style stands

August 6, 2021

Pita Mediterranean Street Food, a fast casual chain offering fresh, made-to-order chicken gyros, street pitas, mezza spread, rice bowls, salads and dessert…

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Instacart hires on Facebook executive as president

August 6, 2021

Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Carolyn Everson as president, effective Sept. 7. Prior to joining Instacart, Everson served as VP of…

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McDonald's to make masks mandatory in high COVID transmission areas

August 4, 2021

McDonald's announced this week that customers and employees will need to wear masks inside the restaurant in areas with high COVID-19 transmission, regardless…

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Lunchbox gobbles up Spread

August 4, 2021

Online ordering engine Lunchbox has acquired online marketplace Spread which offers delivery and take-out services.

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NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule

August 3, 2021

New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…

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