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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Aug 17, 2021

McDonald's Bakery Pull Apart Glazed Donut

McDonald’s to add Glazed Pull Apart Donut as LTO McDonald’s to add Glazed Pull Apart Donut as LTO

Aug 17, 2021

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Inspire Brands to use Dunkin’ as blueprint for non-traditional growth Inspire Brands to use Dunkin’ as blueprint for non-traditional growth

byLisa Jennings

Aug 16, 2021

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Wendy’s taps into non-traditional units, including new Walmart brand extension Wendy’s taps into non-traditional units, including new Walmart brand extension

Aug 13, 2021

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Beverage Trends

This juice bar is planning on doubling in size over the next year — learn its name This juice bar is planning on doubling in size over the next year — learn its name

Aug 13, 2021

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Taco Bell Defy 5

Behind Taco Bell’s plan to win the drive-thru game with capacity-boosting new design Behind Taco Bell’s plan to win the drive-thru game with capacity-boosting new design

byLisa Jennings

Aug 13, 2021

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Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Sweetgreen and Cracker Barrel

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Sweetgreen and Cracker Barrel

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

McDonald’s requires COVID vaccinations for U.S. corporate workers

McDonald’s requires COVID vaccinations for U.S. corporate workers

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Forget the double drive-thru. Meet the new Taco Bell Defy

Forget the double drive-thru. Meet the new Taco Bell Defy

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill may soon require employees to be vaccinated

Chipotle Mexican Grill may soon require employees to be vaccinated

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Checkers and Rally’s CEO Frances Allen shares strategy for success

Checkers and Rally’s CEO Frances Allen shares strategy for success

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Wendy's Q2 2021 Reef Kitchen

Wendy’s to expand REEF delivery kitchens with 700-unit deal

Wendy’s to expand REEF delivery kitchens with 700-unit deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

How restaurants can take diversity and inclusion initiatives from talk to action

How restaurants can take diversity and inclusion initiatives from talk to action

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Here’s how KFC is planning an urban takeover

Here’s how KFC is planning an urban takeover

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Pizza Hut tests out vegan pepperoni in partnership with Beyond Meat

Pizza Hut tests out vegan pepperoni in partnership with Beyond Meat

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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MenuMasters: Trend-setting dishes from across the country

MenuMasters: Trend-setting dishes from across the country

Beverage Trends

These global beverage trends are dominating the restaurant industry

These global beverage trends are dominating the restaurant industry

byNancy Kruse, President

WaBa Grill CEO Andrew Kim

WaBa Grill’s quest to have the fastest service time in the restaurant industry

WaBa Grill’s quest to have the fastest service time in the restaurant industry

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Papa John’s finds menu helps retain new customers as Q2 SSS rise 5.2%

Papa John’s finds menu helps retain new customers as Q2 SSS rise 5.2%

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: McDonald’s announces its newest celebrity meal partner: Saweetie

Trending this week: McDonald’s announces its newest celebrity meal partner: Saweetie

Jack in the Box Inc. takes over 16 franchised units in Oregon to restore and refranchise

Jack in the Box Inc. takes over 16 franchised units in Oregon to restore and refranchise

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Starbucks accelerates planned pay raise for hourly workers

Starbucks accelerates planned pay raise for hourly workers

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Papa John’s looks to hire 20,000 team members in massive recruiting event

Papa John’s looks to hire 20,000 team members in massive recruiting event

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Opening its 100th store, Andy’s Frozen Custard looks to spread the joy of freshly made frozen custard

Opening its 100th store, Andy’s Frozen Custard looks to spread the joy of freshly made frozen custard

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

FFL Partners agrees to sell Church’s Chicken to High Bluff Capital Partners

FFL Partners agrees to sell Church’s Chicken to High Bluff Capital Partners

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

RBI’s digital investments, menu innovation drive sales growth

RBI’s digital investments, menu innovation drive sales growth

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Menu Tracker: New items from Dairy Queen, Del Taco and Bojangles

Menu Tracker: New items from Dairy Queen, Del Taco and Bojangles

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Yum Brands reports two-year same-store sales growth across all brands during 2Q with Taco Bell taking the lead

Yum Brands reports two-year same-store sales growth across all brands during 2Q with Taco Bell taking the lead

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

McDonald’s announces its newest celebrity meal partner: Saweetie

McDonald’s announces its newest celebrity meal partner: Saweetie

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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McDonald’s sales growth driven by K-pop band BTS partnership, new chicken sandwich

McDonald’s sales growth driven by K-pop band BTS partnership, new chicken sandwich

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Beverage Trends

Starbucks’ cold beverage lineup helps company beat expectations

Starbucks’ cold beverage lineup helps company beat expectations

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

JuiceLand names Angela Shaw as chief people officer

JuiceLand names Angela Shaw as chief people officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Yum Brands accelerates target for bringing more women into senior leadership

Yum Brands accelerates target for bringing more women into senior leadership

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

McDonald’s names first global chief customer officer, creates new customer experience team

McDonald’s names first global chief customer officer, creates new customer experience team

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

Understanding the Top 500 restaurant chains report: Methodology and FAQ

Understanding the Top 500 restaurant chains report: Methodology and FAQ

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