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- We will soon find out. t.co/Se7memjsgl
- Chipotle addresses recent food safety scare in Tuesday's earnings release. t.co/73fSA0T7hR
- "We’re fully back and more since the recession." t.co/F5Ih2ZsbHO
- RT @Franchising411: Check out IFA Pres. & CEO @RobertCresanti's take on the future of #franchising in @QSRmagazine!--> t.co/36h1edB…
- McDonald's just reported its best sales quarter in more than five years, $90 million more than experts predicted. t.co/BOHqy4USvr
- Franchising’s ambassador, @RobertCresanti from @Franchising411, says the industry has nothing but sunny skies ahead t.co/F5Ih2ZsbHO
- Counter-service restaurants add gourmet retail experiences in a bid to be more things to more people.… t.co/uEumV5recO
- There was a time when restaurants were restaurants and stores were stores. That time is over. t.co/6ucjJnGq7W
- Sometimes a business succession plan isn't the easiest conversation to have but it's a critical one for restaurants. t.co/y3XcLeyczo
- Fast casual Urban Plates can see itself having 70–80 restaurants in the next five years. @UrbanPlates t.co/4esdeC84Sb
Industry News
McDonald’s delivery program is spreading across the globe. The chain announced Wednesday that its McDelivery with UberEATS platform expanded to 13 countries and 4,200 restaurants. Add that to the 3,500 U.S. restaurants offering the service and McDonald’s is quickly approaching 8,000 units across 47...
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Following a second quarter in which same-store sales rose 8 percent and revenue increased 17 percent, Chipotle is still seeking ways to gain new customers and recover lapsed ones amid the effect of both past and present food safety scares.
More than 130 customers reported falling ill from norovirus...
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Steve Ells cut right to the chase. While Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings came back rosy Tuesday afternoon, the fast casual’s CEO, chairman, and founder quickly addressed a rash of recent incidents that put Chipotle’s still-tender reputation under the microscope.
More than 130 customers reported...
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McDonald’s beat Wall Street expectations in its second-quarter performance, posting a 3.9 percent U.S. comparable sales increase thanks to beverage value promotion and the launch of its Signature Crafted premium sandwich platform.
The brand’s system-wide sales increased 8 percent and revenue came...
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Domino’s surge to the top of the domestic pizza mountain continued Tuesday as the sizzling brand crushed Wall Street expectations yet again, this time delivering domestic same-store sales gains of 9.5 percent—the brand’s 25th consecutive quarter of positive momentum.
Domino’s second-quarter results...
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The U.S. Department of Labor is on the verge of handing restaurants a major victory. The DOL plans to propose a full rescission of the controversial tip-pooling restrictions put into effect by the Obama administration in 2011.
The restrictions identified tips as the property of employees, making it...
Franchising
Franchising has been the quick-service restaurant industry’s best friend. The major national chains that have served America for generations—McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Subway—all franchise at least 85 percent of their units. As a whole, the quick-service industry is by far the...
Consumer Trends
There was a time when restaurants were restaurants and stores were stores. That time, though, may be screeching to a halt.
In an age when food-infatuated millennials want exactly what they want precisely when they want it, the restaurant world is adjusting with brands that are part gourmet...
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What is handmade from fresh, buttery-tasting dough and baked to a golden-brown perfection? Domino’s Bread Twists—Domino’s newest side item, which makes the perfect complement to any pizza.
Bread Twists come in three flavors: Parmesan, Garlic or Cinnamon. Domino’s Parmesan Bread Twists are...
Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert
When you hear the phrase “traditional American cuisine,” what are the first foods that come to mind?
If you’re from New England, you may conjure up an image of a plate of baked cod or a boiled lobster. If you hail from the Midwest, your idea of traditional American food might be a ribeye...
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Against the backdrop of gently lapping Atlantic Ocean waves, groups of vacationers—friends, couples, grandparents, toddlers, and teenagers—approach the white clapboard cottage that houses Rita’s Italian Ice of Surf City, New Jersey. The brand is a tourist favorite at resort towns up and down the...
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Starbucks Coffee Company announced a new licensing agreement with its long-time strategic partner Alsea, a leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Spain. The agreement grants Alsea the exclusive rights to develop and operate Starbucks stores in Uruguay, with the first store set to open...
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The Krystal Company announced that it has appointed Catherine Jefferson as Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Most recently with Popeyes, Jefferson brings over 20 years of experience to her new role at Krystal.
“We are very fortunate to be able to bring someone of Catherine’s...
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While many Starbucks customers are devoted to their tried-and-true iced espresso beverages, others prefer to concoct their creations. To celebrate the arrival of summer, Starbucks is offering the chance to try both. Starting Tuesday through July 2, customers who purchase a grande iced espresso...
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Wingstop Restaurants Inc., the award-winning wing concept with 1,031 locations worldwide, announced that it has appointed Stacy Peterson to the newly created position of Chief Experience Officer (CXO). In this new role, Peterson, who has served as Wingstop’s Chief Information Officer since 2014...
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, officially kicked off its 2017 fundraising campaign across 600 locations for community partner Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine during the company’s annual National Flip...
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Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.
For years, Pita Pit worked to educate customers about the nutritional value of its various pita fillings and toppings.
Many restaurateurs are ready to feel the warm spring breeze, as it means diners will rid themselves of their cabin fevers and begin eating out again. But restaurateurs and their guests are not the only ones who are excited—pests are too.
Enterprise systems are more advanced than ever. Not only do they provide vital business information, but they can also make maintaining a consistent menu database across the brand easier than it’s ever been.
Whether it’s açai, juice cleanses, or spiking your morning coffee with yak butter, our culture loves the notion of fast-track solutions to better health.
There was a time when kids’ meals were for kids.
Today’s fast-casual industry is at the leading edge of breakfast innovation.
For those limited-service brands that don’t yet have mobile ordering, consider three words of advice from Nike: Just do it.Within the next three years, every quick serve with any kind of regional or national footprint will have mobile ordering system-wide, says Russell Zack, senior vice president of
When you hear the phrase “traditional American cuisine,” what are the first foods that come to mind?If you’re from New England, you may conjure up an image of a plate of baked cod or a boiled lobster.
Consider it Subway's new duds to the biggest party in foodservice.
An ongoing challenge for many a restaurant is maintaining a steady stream of foot traffic and meal orders, especially when any number of uncontrollable factors—bad weather, nearby construction, traffic jams, and more—has the potential to derail what could be a lucrative business day.To protect again