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2017-07-20
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- RT @hassenmerzouk: Thanks @QSRmagazine for the story! Glad to see @Gebni_NYC's DP technology featured alongside our awesome partners at Al…
- RT @PeopleReport: What Healthcare Changes Could Mean for Restaurants t.co/BRRIejGnVn @QSRmagazine t.co/WQ4qBzyMJZ
- Leaders from @erbertgerberts, @ToppersPizza, and @Salsaritas talk about how quick serves can stand out. t.co/c6IuBqjJ49
- Amazon's purported merger with Whole Foods will put added pressure on restaurants to differentiate themselves. t.co/c6IuBqjJ49
- Technology advances are helping restaurant adjust their pricing with unprecedented ease. t.co/QA2TIivorA t.co/UBmJhOpPJx
- Some #WednesdayWisdom from @BlastYourBlog: Online reviews are the bread and butter of any successful restaurant. t.co/e5BDuTyqcr
- Chipotle is answering more questions about food safety today. t.co/FJS1nRC00i
- Franchisee Felicia Parks and her two sons make an impact in their community with @jimmyjohns. t.co/o3knYBoxoz
- Trending this morning: Pizza Hut expects to hire some 14,000 new delivery drivers by the end of this year. t.co/XrBSTHCDEH
- LA's The Standing Room evolved into something much higher-scale than its humble beginnings. t.co/rtX8x289HH
Industry News
While Chipotle stresses the isolated nature of its latest food safety scare, the numbers and negative headlines are piling up. Multiple reports Thursday surfaced showing that the actual number of illnesses linked to Chipotle’s Sterling, Virginia, store climbed into the triple digits, much higher...
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The June 16 announcement of Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods sparked plentiful speculation over how the online behemoth’s marriage with the health food chain would further disrupt the business of American food. The $13.7 billion merger promises to marry Amazon’s distribution muscle with Whole Foods...
Design
Consider it Subway's new duds to the biggest party in foodservice. On Monday, the chain with 45,000-plus units globally unveiled what it's labeling the most extensive launch in company history: a massive brand evolution that affects everything from pictures and colors to function and form. The...
Finance
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...
Outside Insights
Online reviews are the bread and butter of any successful restaurant. In today’s connected world, 60 percent of consumers read online reviews before choosing a place to grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Surprisingly, people also tend to prefer reviews written by customers, as opposed to food...
Industry News
Shares of Chipotle dropped more than 5 percent Tuesday after reports of norovirus surfaced at a Virginia restaurant. The Sterling location closed after customers complained of getting sick, including cases of vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, nausea, dehydration, and even two...
Franchising
Atlanta native Felicia Parks joined the army when she was just a teenager. After four years in the military—including a stint in Panama—she moved into government work.
Still, Parks had aspirations to become a business owner, so with the help of her two sons, she became a Jimmy John’s franchisee....
Industry News
In an effort to bring in roughly 14,000 new delivery drivers by the end of this year, Pizza Hut expects to hire nearly 3,000 new drivers per month.
The hiring will be based on the needs of each individual restaurant and market, and will include both full and part-time positions. In addition to...
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Church’s Chicken announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Toronto, Canada on June 19. The restaurant is the first in an eight-year deal that will eventually include 25 total restaurants in the Greater Toronto area under the same franchisee, Brothers Social Eatery, Inc. Church’s is world...
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In 2016, more than half of U.S. restaurant IT decision-makers planned to invest in technology to improve customer engagement/guest loyalty. With diners craving more convenience and customization, restaurants are racing to provide faster service and product diversification.
As the...
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Restaurant Brands International Inc., the parent company of Burger King, could be facing a $500 million class-action lawsuit from a group of irate Tim Hortons franchisees. The Great White North Franchisee Association is seeking a class-action lawsuit against the company,...
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Curry Up Now, the popular Bay Area family of restaurants, food trucks and Mortar & Pestle Bar, which recently acquired Tava Kitchen, will be opening their sixth brick-and-mortar location in Alameda, California, on June 23. The fast-casual Indian street food concept will be celebrating the...
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The iconic Watermelon Berry blend from California’s esteemed organic cold-pressed juice and clean eating company, Project Juice, is back for summer beginning tomorrow, and its better than ever. Beat the heat and achieve hosting bliss with the delicious, recipe-inspiring blend of nutritious...
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Tijuana Flats, the fast-casual Tex-Mex dining experience, is remodeling its Cary, North Carolina, location with its new “Amped Up” store model. The look, which is a unique version of Tijuana Flats’ “Flat Outrageous” brand, was first introduced in December 2016 at the restaurant chain’s Millennia...
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Giardino Gourmet Salads extended its food promise of nutritional empowerment even further after announcing that all chicken purchased by the brand will be sustainably farmed and only 100 percent all-natural and free of antibiotics and hormones.
“We are constantly working to meet the...
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Café d’Avignon, the upscale New York City bakery, is expanding their customer reach throughout the New York metro area with the help of newly enlisted development partner, Fransmart.
Pain d’Avignon was founded in 1992 on Cape Cod by a group of childhood friends. In the following years...
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For years, Pita Pit worked to educate customers about the nutritional value of its various pita fillings and toppings.
Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas knew what mattered. He knew that Wendy’s beef had to be fresh. He knew that his own quirky advertising image had to be endearing.
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
Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.
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.
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.
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.
Consider it Subway's new duds to the biggest party in foodservice.
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.
Today’s fast-casual industry is at the leading edge of breakfast innovation.