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Marketing & Branding
KFC brings back the Colonel — the real oneKFC brings back the Colonel — the real one

Company features Colonel Sanders in modern-day ads selling Original Recipe

byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
Aug 1, 2017
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Burger King
Franchising
2017 Second 100: Franchisee deals flourish among Second 100 companies2017 Second 100: Franchisee deals flourish among Second 100 companies
byJonathan Maze
Aug 1, 2017
1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
2017 Second 100: Better-burger chains dominate Limited Service2017 Second 100: Better-burger chains dominate Limited Service
byBret Thorn
Aug 1, 2017
1 Min Read
Smoothie King
Beverage Trends
2017 Second 100: Premium brands take lead in Beverage-Snack segment2017 Second 100: Premium brands take lead in Beverage-Snack segment
byFern Glazer
Aug 1, 2017
1 Min Read
Pizza Hut
Marketing & Branding
Pizza Hut launches first loyalty programPizza Hut launches first loyalty program
byRon Ruggless
Aug 1, 2017
1 Min Read
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Labor
Sales fall at Bojangles while labor costs riseSales fall at Bojangles while labor costs rise
byJonathan Maze
Aug 1, 2017
1 Min Read
Eatsa kiosks
Technology
Will automation supplant the restaurant worker?
Will automation supplant the restaurant worker?
Jul 29, 2017
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Nancy Kruse
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Quick Service
Del Taco to introduce a premium queso — Queso Blanco
Del Taco to introduce a premium queso — Queso Blanco
Jul 28, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Quick Service
Starbucks warns of sales slowdown
Starbucks warns of sales slowdown
Jul 28, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Finance
Starbucks to close all 379 Teavana units
Starbucks to close all 379 Teavana units
Jul 28, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Dunkin' Donuts
Food Trends
Dunkin’ Donuts simplifying menus at 700 more locations
Dunkin’ Donuts simplifying menus at 700 more locations
Jul 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
Starbucks
Mergers & Acquisitions
Starbucks buys its China business
Starbucks buys its China business
Jul 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Operations
Could delivery pit McDonald’s against Domino’s?
Could delivery pit McDonald’s against Domino’s?
Jul 26, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
porchetta
Menu Trends
Arby's lineup of meats
Arby's lineup of meats
Jul 26, 2017
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5 Slides
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Technology
Domino’s stock plunges due to weak international sales
Domino’s stock plunges due to weak international sales
Jul 25, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
porchetta
Food Trends
Arby’s introduces porchetta sandwiches
Arby’s introduces porchetta sandwiches
Jul 25, 2017
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Technology
Taco Bell app tests Lyft rider pit-stops
Taco Bell app tests Lyft rider pit-stops
Jul 25, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Finance
Chipotle, McDonald’s heading in different directions
Chipotle, McDonald’s heading in different directions
Jul 25, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Marketing & Branding
Subway reviews ad agency
Subway reviews ad agency
Jul 24, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Quick Service
Restaurant traffic, even in stronger segments, turns negative
Restaurant traffic, even in stronger segments, turns negative
Jul 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byFern Glazer
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Executives
Dunkin’ Brands appoints board member
Dunkin’ Brands appoints board member
Jul 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
Chick-fil-A
Food Trends
Chick-fil-A tests family meals, new sides
Chick-fil-A tests family meals, new sides
Jul 18, 2017
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Restaurant scene
Finance
MillerPulse: Same-store sales rise 0.5% in June
MillerPulse: Same-store sales rise 0.5% in June
Jul 18, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
Pizza Hut delivery driver
Operations
Pizza Hut overhauling delivery, hiring thousands of new drivers
Pizza Hut overhauling delivery, hiring thousands of new drivers
Jul 18, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Subway redesign
Marketing & Branding
Subway unveils ‘Fresh Forward’ redesign
Subway unveils ‘Fresh Forward’ redesign
Jul 17, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Food Trends
McDonald’s to launch Sriracha sandwich nationwide
McDonald’s to launch Sriracha sandwich nationwide
Jul 14, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
Aziz Hashim
Mergers & Acquisitions
NRD Capital closes on a $100M restaurant fund
NRD Capital closes on a $100M restaurant fund
Jul 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
Smoothie King storefront
Executives
Smoothie King names new COO, CMO
Smoothie King names new COO, CMO
Jul 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Jerry Reese
Operations
Franchisors ask Congress to clarify NLRB definitions
Franchisors ask Congress to clarify NLRB definitions
Jul 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Papa John's storefront
Operations
Papa John’s adds Facebook ordering
Papa John’s adds Facebook ordering
Jul 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Segments
Grocer debuts downtown NYC food hall
Grocer debuts downtown NYC food hall
Jul 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer, Retail/Whole Health Editor
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Executives
CKE makes more executive changes
CKE makes more executive changes
Jul 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Food Trends
McDonald’s gives away ice cream Willy Wonka style
McDonald’s gives away ice cream Willy Wonka style
Jul 11, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
Back Yard Burgers is offering a free Back Yard Classic Burger to all active duty service members and veterans Friday
Mergers & Acquisitions
Axum Capital Partners buys Back Yard Burgers
Axum Capital Partners buys Back Yard Burgers
Jul 10, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Executives
NRN announces 2017 Golden Chain Award winners
NRN announces 2017 Golden Chain Award winners
Jul 10, 2017
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6 Slides
byJenna Telesca

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