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Video: McAlister’s Deli Joe Guith on combining convenience technology with hospitalityVideo: McAlister’s Deli Joe Guith on combining convenience technology with hospitality

FOCUS Brands-owned McAlister’s Deli just launched tableside ordering to combine the sit-down experience with the safety and convenience of digital ordering

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Feb 19, 2021
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Fast Casual
Wingstop’s digital sales skyrocket during pandemicWingstop’s digital sales skyrocket during pandemic
byRon Ruggless
Feb 17, 2021
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Reader Picks 2021 Providers aand Operators
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The most influential solutions providers and operators in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readersThe most influential solutions providers and operators in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers
byNRN staff
Feb 17, 2021
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With Singapore giving the green-light to lab-grown meat, when will it hit American restaurants?With Singapore giving the green-light to lab-grown meat, when will it hit American restaurants?
byBret Thorn, Nancy Kruse
Feb 17, 2021
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Dunkin’ parent Inspire Brands appears to be opening a ghost kitchen in AtlantaDunkin’ parent Inspire Brands appears to be opening a ghost kitchen in Atlanta
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 17, 2021
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How the pandemic changed restaurant leadershipHow the pandemic changed restaurant leadership
byJim Sullivan
Feb 9, 2021
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Burger King tests new loyalty rewards program
Burger King tests new loyalty rewards program
Feb 9, 2021
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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DoorDash acquires Chowbotics robotics company
DoorDash acquires Chowbotics robotics company
Feb 8, 2021
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Kitchen United reinvents California shopping mall as food delivery hub
Kitchen United reinvents California shopping mall as food delivery hub
Feb 8, 2021
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byMark Hamstra
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Trending this week: Restaurant franchise veterans see potential in the Cicis brand
Trending this week: Restaurant franchise veterans see potential in the Cicis brand
Feb 4, 2021
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byNRN staff
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Blaze Pizza names Chris Demery as chief technology officer
Blaze Pizza names Chris Demery as chief technology officer
Feb 4, 2021
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Chipotle’s digital sales grow 177.2% in Q4
Chipotle’s digital sales grow 177.2% in Q4
Feb 2, 2021
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byRon Ruggless, Joanna Fantozzi
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing carside pickup
Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing carside pickup
Jan 28, 2021
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Starbucks reports a Q1 5% drop in same-store sales as company continues steady COVID-19 recovery effort
Starbucks reports a Q1 5% drop in same-store sales as company continues steady COVID-19 recovery effort
Jan 27, 2021
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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How McDonald's technology investments helped it navigate the pandemic
How McDonald's technology investments helped it navigate the pandemic
Jan 20, 2021
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byChris Kempczinski, Lucy Brady
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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski pushes digital innovation, ‘do-the-right-thing’ values
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski pushes digital innovation, ‘do-the-right-thing’ values
Jan 20, 2021
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Panera Bread is testing out ghost kitchens, mobile kitchens, and unveiling virtual catering
Panera Bread is testing out ghost kitchens, mobile kitchens, and unveiling virtual catering
Jan 15, 2021
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Viewpoint: Why this 300-unit restaurant chain killed its app
Viewpoint: Why this 300-unit restaurant chain killed its app
Jan 14, 2021
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byCraig Dunaway
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Yelp reviewers can now offer feedback on restaurants’ COVID-19 health and safety practices
Yelp reviewers can now offer feedback on restaurants’ COVID-19 health and safety practices
Jan 12, 2021
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Del Taco pulls wraps off ‘Fresh Flex’ prototype
Del Taco pulls wraps off ‘Fresh Flex’ prototype
Jan 5, 2021
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Inspire Brands chief information officer Raghu Sagi on new technology innovations at Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s
Inspire Brands chief information officer Raghu Sagi on new technology innovations at Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s
Dec 18, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Schlotzsky’s rolls out two new smaller store prototypes for off-premise-focused experience
Schlotzsky’s rolls out two new smaller store prototypes for off-premise-focused experience
Dec 18, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Need a Burger King Whopper? Soon you’ll be able to Google, order and pay
Need a Burger King Whopper? Soon you’ll be able to Google, order and pay
Dec 18, 2020
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byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor
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Shake Shack launches pilot program to allow delivery via its app in Miami
Shake Shack launches pilot program to allow delivery via its app in Miami
Dec 16, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Sweetgreen is opening its first drive-thru in Colorado, complete with solar panels and multichannel ordering
Sweetgreen is opening its first drive-thru in Colorado, complete with solar panels and multichannel ordering
Dec 16, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Looking back on 2020’s Tech Tracker columns from Nation’s Restaurant News
Looking back on 2020’s Tech Tracker columns from Nation’s Restaurant News
Dec 16, 2020
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Tech Tracker: Aloha Poke CEO Chris Birkinshaw explains why he chose Reef Kitchens over other ghost kitchen operators
Tech Tracker: Aloha Poke CEO Chris Birkinshaw explains why he chose Reef Kitchens over other ghost kitchen operators
Dec 11, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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DoorDash shares soar more than 85% in IPO
DoorDash shares soar more than 85% in IPO
Dec 9, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
DoorDash is looking to raise up to $2.8 billion in its IPO
DoorDash is looking to raise up to $2.8 billion in its IPO
Nov 30, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Juice It Up credits recent success to franchisees, increased functionality of mobile app
Juice It Up credits recent success to franchisees, increased functionality of mobile app
Nov 19, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Tech Tracker: Papa John’s is testing AI-powered voice assistants for phone orders
Tech Tracker: Papa John’s is testing AI-powered voice assistants for phone orders
Nov 19, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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A closer look at KFC’s next-generation prototype stores
A closer look at KFC’s next-generation prototype stores
Nov 18, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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How Arby’s transformed a viral TikTok moment into a new LTO
How Arby’s transformed a viral TikTok moment into a new LTO
Nov 13, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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DoorDash releases IPO filing plans; reports net loss of $149 million
DoorDash releases IPO filing plans; reports net loss of $149 million
Nov 13, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Chick-fil-A adds online ordering after testing in summer
Chick-fil-A adds online ordering after testing in summer
Nov 12, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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