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What you need to know about McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches programWhat you need to know about McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches program

The growth plan includes new retro-style packaging, a chicken platform and expanded drive-thru innovation; the brand creates confusion about its partnership with Beyond Meat after announcing plant-based McPlant menu

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 11, 2020
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McDonald’s is introducing a new crispy chicken sandwich in 2021 as part of new growth strategyMcDonald’s is introducing a new crispy chicken sandwich in 2021 as part of new growth strategy
byJoanna Fantozzi, Nancy Luna
Nov 9, 2020
1 Min Read
Marco's Pizza
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Marco’s Pizza bets on delivery technology, automation and ghost kitchensMarco’s Pizza bets on delivery technology, automation and ghost kitchens
byJoanna Fantozzi
Nov 6, 2020
1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
Chipotle executive Scott Boatwright shares how tech makes life easier for employeesChipotle executive Scott Boatwright shares how tech makes life easier for employees
byBret Thorn
Nov 2, 2020
1 Min Read
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Operations
What’s on ballots across the country this election season affecting restaurants?What’s on ballots across the country this election season affecting restaurants?
byHolly Petre
Oct 28, 2020
1 Min Read
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Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International is modernizing drive-thrusBurger King parent Restaurant Brands International is modernizing drive-thrus
byRon Ruggless
Oct 27, 2020
1 Min Read
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Quick Service
White Castle expands partnership with Miso Robotics’ Flippy the fry cook robot
White Castle expands partnership with Miso Robotics’ Flippy the fry cook robot
Oct 27, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Online ordering and delivery jumped from 20% to 39% of total franchisee sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to TD Bank
Online ordering and delivery jumped from 20% to 39% of total franchisee sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to TD Bank
Oct 22, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Executives
Inspire Brands CEO Paul Brown on ghost-kitchen trend: ‘The jury’s still out’
Inspire Brands CEO Paul Brown on ghost-kitchen trend: ‘The jury’s still out’
Oct 22, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Chipotle Mexican Grill tests raising delivery menu prices as high as 17%
Chipotle Mexican Grill tests raising delivery menu prices as high as 17%
Oct 21, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Fast Casual
Chipotle Mexican Grill sees positive same-store sales in Q3 after a negative Q2
Chipotle Mexican Grill sees positive same-store sales in Q3 after a negative Q2
Oct 21, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Wendy’s names Kevin Vasconi chief information officer
Wendy’s names Kevin Vasconi chief information officer
Oct 19, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Technology
Touchless tech gets prioritized at restaurant chains during the coronavirus pandemic
Touchless tech gets prioritized at restaurant chains during the coronavirus pandemic
Oct 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Technology
Working Lunch: Yelp uses its platform to highlight allegations of racial discrimination by restaurants
Working Lunch: Yelp uses its platform to highlight allegations of racial discrimination by restaurants
Oct 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byAlign Public Strategies
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Restaurant chain leaders say inflated pricing and direct delivery are winning third-party delivery strategies
Restaurant chain leaders say inflated pricing and direct delivery are winning third-party delivery strategies
Oct 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Tech Tracker: Rick Bayless turns to ghost kitchens; delivery moves from Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Little Caesars
Tech Tracker: Rick Bayless turns to ghost kitchens; delivery moves from Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Little Caesars
Oct 14, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Operations
Cotential CEO Erica Dhawan on how we need to change communication in the age of connectional intelligence
Cotential CEO Erica Dhawan on how we need to change communication in the age of connectional intelligence
Oct 8, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
The 2020 SeeLevel HX QSR Drive-Thru study: Here’s how 10 major quick-service brands ranked in taste quality
The 2020 SeeLevel HX QSR Drive-Thru study: Here’s how 10 major quick-service brands ranked in taste quality
Oct 7, 2020
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10 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Operations
New Online Accessibility Act introduced to Congress would require businesses to make their website and mobile apps accessible
New Online Accessibility Act introduced to Congress would require businesses to make their website and mobile apps accessible
Oct 2, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
Bear Robotics and SoftBank join forces to mass produce Servi, foodservice robot
Bear Robotics and SoftBank join forces to mass produce Servi, foodservice robot
Sep 28, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Casual Dining
Watch out Domino’s – Donatos founder runs secret innovation hub
Watch out Domino’s – Donatos founder runs secret innovation hub
Sep 23, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Technology
Tech Tracker: Uber Eats, OpenTable expand digital tools, relief for restaurants
Tech Tracker: Uber Eats, OpenTable expand digital tools, relief for restaurants
Sep 17, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
Big digital moves from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Popeyes, Taco Bell, White Castle, KFC
Big digital moves from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Popeyes, Taco Bell, White Castle, KFC
Sep 14, 2020
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8 Slides
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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White Castle launches ‘Craver Nation’ loyalty program with personalized perks
White Castle launches ‘Craver Nation’ loyalty program with personalized perks
Sep 11, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Chipotle Mexican Grill adds ‘group order’ feature on app
Chipotle Mexican Grill adds ‘group order’ feature on app
Sep 8, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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El Pollo Loco’s digital playbook: high-tech curbside pickup, ghost kitchens
El Pollo Loco’s digital playbook: high-tech curbside pickup, ghost kitchens
Sep 4, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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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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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
Burger King crafts new ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’ designs
Burger King crafts new ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’ designs
Sep 3, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
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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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Tech Tracker: Uber Eats to launch first ever advertising listing for restaurants
Tech Tracker: Uber Eats to launch first ever advertising listing for restaurants
Aug 31, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Minneapolis
Labor
Working Lunch: Workers at Minneapolis bar Tattersall Distilling unionize, citing coronavirus concerns
Working Lunch: Workers at Minneapolis bar Tattersall Distilling unionize, citing coronavirus concerns
Aug 28, 2020
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1 Min Read
byAlign Public Strategies
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Fast Casual
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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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
More than one way to go virtual: The delivery-only restaurant brand space grows more complex with myriad models
More than one way to go virtual: The delivery-only restaurant brand space grows more complex with myriad models
Aug 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Analysis: 5 DoorDash strategies amid consolidation of its biggest rivals
Analysis: 5 DoorDash strategies amid consolidation of its biggest rivals
Aug 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Panera Bread launches ordering for delivery and curbside pickup through Google platforms
Panera Bread launches ordering for delivery and curbside pickup through Google platforms
Aug 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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