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      McAlister's digital ordering.

      Focus to Unlock Sales with Unified Digital Platform

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      Starbucks to Pay Travel Expenses for Workers Seeking Abortions

      Don Fox

      The National Restaurant Association Show: It’s Great To Be Back

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      McDonald's to Sell Russian Business

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      Wingstop to Test 11 Chicken Sandwich Flavors

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      Krispy Kreme Leans Into its Biggest Growth Driver
      The brand added nearly 2,000 global points of access in Q1
      Panera launched a new drink subscription for all self-serve beverages.
      'Unlimited Sip Club' Drives Record App Activity for Panera
      The promotion resulted in more new installs than the coffee launch.
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      Wendy's Holds Steady in Face of Historic Inflation
      Unit growth is picking up across the burger chain's system.
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      With the move, the company will end 2022 with more than 400 stores.
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      Financial expectations have been lowered, but not development goals.
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      What do the restaurant and online ordering industries now look like?
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      Special Reports

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      The post-COVID restaurant consumer has spoken, and they're taking operators right into an era of convenience.

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      Popeyes at 50 Has Never Looked Better

      As it turns out, the now-famous chicken sandwich wasn’t the end-all for the classic chain—it merely set the stage.

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      Technology

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      Franchising

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      Finance

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      Food Waste Comes Back Into Focus for Restaurants
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