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      How the Pickup Window has Changed the Drive-Thru Game

      QSR talked with five fast-casual brands about integrating pickup windows into their store design, what the windows provide, and why they are here to stay.

      Is a Golden Era of Fast Food Upon Us?
      Quick serves are poised to become an even bigger part of daily life.
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      5 Full-Service Chains Getting Into Fast Food

      Full-service restaurants continue pushing their way into the quick-service world. And it’s no great mystery why.

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      How COVID Forever Changed the Future of Fast-Food Design
      The quick-service industry might never look the same
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      The Invincibility of The Pizza Industry

      When COVID-19 decimated the industry in 2020, there was one classic segment that stood out above the rest.

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      What Wellness Means Now for Restaurants

      Healthy, active lifestyle brands were one of the biggest trendsetters before COVID-19. And they still are, but they’re finding whole new definitions for the movement.

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      Restaurant Loyalty Programs Find Their Stride During COVID

      How the pandemic put a bright light on customer engagement.

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      What to Expect from Restaurant Franchising in 2021

      When it comes to franchising, many quick-service brands carry an optimistic tone into...
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      6 Surefire Opportunities for Restaurants in a Post-COVID World

      The COVID-19 pandemic delivered unprecedented challenges to restaurants—but also some silver linings. Here are six opportunities brands can pursue in a post-pandemic...
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      Professional Athletes Take to the Fast-Food Arena

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      The 2020 Quick-Service Restaurant Wellness Guide

      The foodservice industry is facing a crisis of mental and physical ailment. Here’s how quick-service executives achieve a healthy mind and...

      11 Hot Markets for Quick-Service Restaurant Growth

      How some of the nation’s hottest food cities stack up for limited-service restaurant...
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      In-House Versus Third-Party Delivery: The Debate Rages

      With delivery exploding, what’s really the best strategy for getting food to customers quickly—and without ripping off your restaurant?

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      It's becoming more and more popular with leading restaurants.
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