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Donate to war heroes, win a free 'jumbo' at Ben's Soft Pretzels
April 26, 2019
We know you probably had this circled in red on your calendar, but just in case you weren't aware, this April 26, is National Pretzel Day. To honore that fact…
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QSR operator's guide to netting free press
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Earned media, free press, viral media -- whatever you call it, when it's positive and it sets local and/or national news reporters afoot and in the direction…
read nowDoorDash launches immigrant restaurant owner support initiative
March 29, 2019
Delivery platform, DoorDash, has launched an initiative designed to support and promote immigrant and refugee food business owners called Kitchens Without…
read nowSubway's annual awards give birth to program for first responders
March 22, 2019
Subway recognized more than 30 of its best business development agents for outstanding achievements last week at its annual leadership conference. It also…
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Food marketing guru Fogelson tells brands why knowing thyself, now means knowing thy cause
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food marketing sage and former Food Networking and Cooking Channel Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy Susie Fogelson has made a career of…
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&pizza CEO on the limited-service leader's key role as employee advocate
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In the final half of the podcast interview with &pizza CEO Michael Lastoria, the discussion revolves around something the restaurant industry also revolves…
listen nowWhite Castle offers free meals for federal workers, 'slider detante' for nation
January 25, 2019
White Castle is hoping to both ease the financial pains of paycheck-less federal workers and be a point of unification for Congress and President Trump during…
read nowKFC pledges all plastic customer packaging recoverable or reusable by 2025
January 24, 2019
KFC said today that it pledges by 2025 that all its plastic-based, consumer-facing packaging will be recoverable or reusable, a news release said.
read nowDC restaurants extend Restaurant Week deals for 1st time to help during government shutdown
January 21, 2019
Washington, D.C. restaurants are being hit hard by the nation's partial government shutdown that has left more than 800,000 federal workers without paychecks.
read nowKellogg Foundation backs QSR, Everytable, focused on good food in poor communities
January 14, 2019
Grab-and-go six-store QSR, Everytable, has secured its first investment from the Kellogg Foundation, according to a news release. The organization said it aims…
read nowBuy a Subway kids meal milk, give 10 meals to those in need
January 9, 2019
Friday, Jan. 11, is National Milk Day, for all not in the know, and Subway is using the date to join with the dairy farm, Shamrock Farms and the Feeding…
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3 guides to QSR growth in 2019
by Ray Reddy — CEO and Co-Founder, Ritual
QSRs are doing quite well, thank you. But as we all know, staying on top is not a one-and-done thing. To keep the momentum building in the year ahead, heed…
read nowDunkin' gives Girl Scout cookie-lovers something to 'dunk in'
December 11, 2018
It's December and you know what that means, right? The Girl Scout cookies are coming, of course, and in just a few weeks. In tribute to that fact, Dunkin' is…
read nowTaco Bell scholarships doubled for year No. 4
November 12, 2018
The Taco Bell Foundation, which administers the brand's educational monies, said it's more than doubling its scholarship commitment to $21 million by 2021. The…
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US Veterans at Subway relay the gifts the Armed Forces give business
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As we approach U.S. Veterans Day Sunday -- along with the federal holiday on Monday --one chain that has found great success putting those who have served in…
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Gen Z, community, financial visibility: 3 keys to business success
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From capturing the hearts of an elusive Gen Z to connecting with your community and reaping financial visibility's rewards, this year's Three:15 session at the…
read nowNorthwest Florida restaurateurs help communities see way through storm
October 19, 2018
In the week since Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and its members have been busy providing…
read nowGrubhub adds 'round up to next dollar' feature to support hungry kids
October 1, 2018
Grubhub has launched a feature that allows diners to support U.S. organizations that help those in need, a news release said. To kick off the Donate the Change…
read nowDunkin' supporting sustainable coffee development
September 28, 2018
Sustainable coffee production is a huge issue in planet health, which is why on the brink of World Coffee Day Saturday, Dunkin' has announced a partnership to…
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Subway's way through the storm: Solid plans making recovery easier in hurricane's wake
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Several years ago, Subway worked to develop a disaster protocol in partnership with the American Red Cross. The result of all that pre-planning proved itself…
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