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ColumnThe power of sustainable sourcing
While McDonald’s move to rid its beef supply chain of non-medically necessary antibiotics may seem like an edict thrown at the procurement staff within the massive company, it’s more a boon than a burden.
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Taco Bell's new value menu forces competitors to keep pace
The Cravings Value Menu to launch Dec. 27 features food priced from $1 items to $5 boxes.
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Could a sale fix Jack in the Box's revenue, franchisee woes?
The fast food chain announced Monday that it's exploring strategic alternatives and has been in talks with potential buyers, but hasn't set a timetable for completing its review.
UPDATED: Dec. 17, 2018 at 8:46 a.m.
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Wendy's shares a syrupy holiday tale on Twitter
Illustrated "Twas the Night Before Maple Syrup Day" tweets encourage fans to sample the chain's new Maple Bacon Chicken Sandwich.
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Starbucks expands delivery with Uber Eats partnership
The coffee chain plans to roll out delivery via the third-party company in about a quarter of its U.S. markets starting in 2019.
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Roving Postmates robot will roll down LA sidewalks next year
Unleashed after a few less sophisticated prototypes, the autonomous cart called Serve carries 50 pounds and can travel 30 miles on a single electrical charge.
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Starbucks opens 23,000-square-foot Reserve Roastery in NYC
The format, which boasts coffee flights and a cocktail bar, marks the chain's fourth roastery concept and second in the U.S.
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Eataly's Las Vegas location breaks down barriers between restaurants, stores
The company's latest culinary marketplace will be its first to be open 24 hours and plans to closely integrate eating, shopping and learning.
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Chipotle rounds out leadership team with 2 new execs
Roger Theodoredis and Tabassum Zalotrawala will take on the roles of chief legal officer and chief development officer, respectively, as the fast casual chain continues its push past high-profile stumbles to become a lifestyle brand.
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Waitr grows footprint with $321M Bite Squad acquisition
The deal will stretch Waitr to mid-tier markets in the Midwest and beyond as M&A heats up the rapidly evolving food delivery industry.
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Court advances KFC employee's claim that lactation room wasn't private
The plaintiff claims she was forced to pump in an office that had a video camera and a window through which co-workers could — and did — watch her.
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Dave & Buster's tests fast casual taco concept
The eatertainment company is offering a taqueria at its Dallas flagship to meet consumer demand for faster eating options.
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Money, remote work drives eat-from-home trend
New research from The NPD Group shows in-home meal consumption grew by 2% year-over-year and now accounts for 32% of all restaurant traffic.
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KFC's scented firelog, Busch's sound button continue quirky-holiday-merchandise trend
KFC’s adds a chicken-scented firelog to its line of merchandise, which includes sunscreen and candles.
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Deliveroo's jump into brick-and-mortar heats up delivery competition
The U.K. delivery company opened its first Food Market concept in Hong Kong, which serves both online and in-store customers from 15 dining concepts.
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40% of McDonald's owners could lose leases, association says
Company franchisees learned about potential financial risks tied to store remodels at an October National Owners Association meeting, escalating tensions with corporate.
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OpinionHow your restaurant can prepare for a crisis
Uproar PR CEO Catriona Harris warns that if brands don't take control of the narrative when things go wrong, the narrative will control them.
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McDonald's to phase out antibiotics in beef
The burger chain plans to reduce usage of antibiotics across 85% of its supply chain as similar commitments catch fire throughout the fast food segment.
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Survey: Half of diners rely on friends, family — not Instagram — for recommendations
Only 7% of U.S. consumers have ordered a menu item because they saw an influencer share it on social media, according to a SevenRooms report.
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Papa John's debuts 'crusto-currency' reward program
The embattled pizza chain riffs on the crytocurrency craze with its improved Papa Rewards program.
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Major Yelp shareholder calls for board shake-up
Missing earnings in 12 of the last 19 quarters, investors want the review site to step up the pace of innovation and take accountability for missteps.
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JUST partners with Toriyama to produce lab-grown wagyu beef
Through the agreement, JUST plans to make the exclusive beef available to more restaurants and at more price points.
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John Schnatter reignites debate about Papa John's fate
The chain’s founder and former CEO/chairman hired financial advisers to consider alternatives for increasing shareholder value, including a transaction.
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Goldbelly grows footprint with FoodyDirect acquisition
The deal brings more than 165 new merchants into Goldbelly’s online marketplace, which already included more than 300 shops.
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40% of consumers say they order fast casual most often
Quick-service came in second and casual dining in third, according to Grubhub's annual Year In Food report.
Consumer Trends