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McDonald’s to test zero-waste cup solution by U.S. firm TerraCycleMcDonald’s to test zero-waste cup solution by U.S. firm TerraCycle

United Kingdom test begins next year, extending the chain’s investment in finding a reusable or recyclable cup that can be scaled globally

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Sep 9, 2020
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Taco Bell forms WomXn @ The Bell employee resource groupTaco Bell forms WomXn @ The Bell employee resource group
byNancy Luna
Sep 9, 2020
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Sep 8, 2020
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Bojangles names Monica Sauls as chief people officerBojangles names Monica Sauls as chief people officer
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Sep 8, 2020
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Popeyes names Sami Siddiqui president 2020Aug
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Sep 8, 2020
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El Pollo Loco’s digital playbook: high-tech curbside pickup, ghost kitchensEl Pollo Loco’s digital playbook: high-tech curbside pickup, ghost kitchens
byNancy Luna
Sep 4, 2020
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Working Lunch: Labor union Unite Here continues its winning streak in Minneapolis
Working Lunch: Labor union Unite Here continues its winning streak in Minneapolis
Sep 4, 2020
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Dunkin’ to test an Amazon Go-style 'no checkout' shopping experience in California
Dunkin’ to test an Amazon Go-style 'no checkout' shopping experience in California
Sep 4, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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The Travis Scott Meal by McDonald’s is first celebrity-branded meal since Michael Jordan
The Travis Scott Meal by McDonald’s is first celebrity-branded meal since Michael Jordan
Sep 3, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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More Taco Bell menu trims coming in November
More Taco Bell menu trims coming in November
Sep 3, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Focus Brands promotes Kristen Hartman to president of specialty brands, Erik Hess to president of restaurant brands
Focus Brands promotes Kristen Hartman to president of specialty brands, Erik Hess to president of restaurant brands
Sep 3, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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A closer look at Burger King’s ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’ designs
A closer look at Burger King’s ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’ designs
Sep 3, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Burger King crafts new ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’ designs
Burger King crafts new ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’ designs
Sep 3, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Wendy’s and Outback Steakhouse
Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Wendy’s and Outback Steakhouse
Sep 2, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chain restaurant CEO compensation in 2020 takes a pandemic-related hit
Chain restaurant CEO compensation in 2020 takes a pandemic-related hit
Sep 2, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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White Castle to test AI-powered drive-thru system with license plate recognition
White Castle to test AI-powered drive-thru system with license plate recognition
Sep 2, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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See how much restaurant CEOs made in 2019
See how much restaurant CEOs made in 2019
Sep 2, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Former McDonald’s franchisees seek millions in discrimination suit, alleging the company ‘steers’ Black operators into ‘crime-ridden’ underperforming neighborhoods
Former McDonald’s franchisees seek millions in discrimination suit, alleging the company ‘steers’ Black operators into ‘crime-ridden’ underperforming neighborhoods
Sep 1, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Wendy’s launches new Pretzel Bacon Pub Burger at quick-service restaurants nationwide
Wendy’s launches new Pretzel Bacon Pub Burger at quick-service restaurants nationwide
Sep 1, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Subway makes its first play in new NFL sponsorship
Subway makes its first play in new NFL sponsorship
Sep 1, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Blue Star Doughnuts LLC seeks Chap. 11 bankruptcy protection
Blue Star Doughnuts LLC seeks Chap. 11 bankruptcy protection
Aug 31, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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McDonald’s Corp. calls fired CEO Steve Easterbrook a liar and ‘morally bankrupt’ for not admitting to ‘repeated bad acts’
McDonald’s Corp. calls fired CEO Steve Easterbrook a liar and ‘morally bankrupt’ for not admitting to ‘repeated bad acts’
Aug 31, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza and Starbucks
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza and Starbucks
Aug 28, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Panera Bread continues its technology investment streak with upcoming order status push notifications
Panera Bread continues its technology investment streak with upcoming order status push notifications
Aug 27, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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White Castle is digging into its late-night stoner roots
White Castle is digging into its late-night stoner roots
Aug 27, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Trending this week: Domino’s releases new pizzas and more on McDonald’s new Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Chips Ahoy! McFlurry
Trending this week: Domino’s releases new pizzas and more on McDonald’s new Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Chips Ahoy! McFlurry
Aug 27, 2020
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Starbucks is giving employees schedule flexibility on Election Day and more as part of new Fuel Our Democracy initiative
Starbucks is giving employees schedule flexibility on Election Day and more as part of new Fuel Our Democracy initiative
Aug 27, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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McDonald’s Corp. expands probe of fired CEO Steve Easterbrook
McDonald’s Corp. expands probe of fired CEO Steve Easterbrook
Aug 26, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Krispy Kreme’s New York City flagship finally opens with 24-hour pickup and the tallest glaze waterfall in the nation
Krispy Kreme’s New York City flagship finally opens with 24-hour pickup and the tallest glaze waterfall in the nation
Aug 26, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Pizza Hut CFO Michael Diamond exits, takes role at parent of Michaels stores
Pizza Hut CFO Michael Diamond exits, takes role at parent of Michaels stores
Aug 25, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Papa John’s continues its hot streak with 24% same-store sales growth in August
Papa John’s continues its hot streak with 24% same-store sales growth in August
Aug 25, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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How 27 restaurant companies performed in the first half, giving full picture of the coronavirus pandemic’s initial impact
How 27 restaurant companies performed in the first half, giving full picture of the coronavirus pandemic’s initial impact
Aug 25, 2020
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McDonald’s launching two LTOs: Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Chips Ahoy! McFlurry
McDonald’s launching two LTOs: Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Chips Ahoy! McFlurry
Aug 25, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Global KFC pauses 'It’s Finger Lickin’ Good' slogan amid good hand hygiene environment
Global KFC pauses 'It’s Finger Lickin’ Good' slogan amid good hand hygiene environment
Aug 24, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Domino’s releases its first new pizzas in almost a decade, inspired by the coronavirus pandemic delivery surge
Domino’s releases its first new pizzas in almost a decade, inspired by the coronavirus pandemic delivery surge
Aug 24, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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