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2017-08-17
2017-08-17
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- Some of the quick-service industry's top brands have jumped on the meal-kit bandwagon. t.co/fvjh0dsQ1n t.co/Fil42YTtdR
- At-home delivery meal kits have disrupted the entire spectrum of the American food market. t.co/h4aNkxZ1cz
- It's time to get that money for your restaurant. t.co/MbjcXKX75B
- RT @RestaurantsAct: Here are a few fun, creative tips to get your restaurants off the ground @QSRMagazine t.co/YpdgnW0xiE
- Buffalo Wild Wings doubled down on full service 15 years ago, but is ready to test the quick-service market again. t.co/L41ULZWt1G
- In the next five years, president and CEO Jim Mizes believes Blaze Pizza can become a $1 billion brand.… t.co/FWLYXJGGly
- In-N-Out Burger has marched to its own beat and emerged a cult phenomenon. t.co/51PnmgpYMW
- For 69 years, customers have been falling in love with In-N-Out Burger. t.co/51PnmgpYMW
- The restaurant industry creates an average of 500,000 jobs during the summer months. t.co/7sVUkQtajJ
- Restaurant sales took a tumble in July, @TDn2K says. t.co/hemduaQr0O
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Snack Local is a new...
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