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Wendy's plays 'Fortnite' on Twitch to launch Baconfest
The burger chain gave away 1,000 Baconator sandwiches to Twitch viewers who ordered from DoorDash.
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McDonald's to test plastic-free toys in British Happy Meals
Following a petition with nearly 400,000 supporters, the fast food chain says it's exploring ways to reduce plastics in the U.K., but has yet to commit to similar goals in the U.S.
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Despite plant-based boom, beef burgers still reign supreme
While consumers ordered 228 million plant-based burgers at QSRs, up 10% from last year, 6.4 billion beef burgers were served in the same time period.
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Under pressure, Domino's ups the ante on tech
Squeezed by third-party aggregators, the pizza chain is using various means to improve delivery, from GPS tracking to alternative modes of transportation.
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McDonald's inks deal with DoorDash, ending exclusivity with Uber Eats
After two years, the fast food chain added a second delivery partnership, a move that will likely appease some franchisees, but could be a blow to Uber Eats.
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Self-service kiosk market to reach $30.8B
A number of QSR players like McDonald's are adopting the technology, but the value proposition remains unclear.
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Domino's Australia improves pizza quality scores with AI
The DOM Pizza Checker, which was deployed in Australia and New Zealand in May, increased quality scores by 15% in its first month.
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T-Mobile, Taco Bell to open co-branded pop-up stores offering free food, merch
Concept stores will feature live DJs and give away exclusive gear and menu items, like a white cherry-flavored T-MoBell Freeze.
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Deep DiveBowled over: Grocers embrace latest foodservice trend
As more Americans enjoy food bowls, retailers are challenging restaurants with their diverse offerings, including delivery, local sourcing and customization.
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Just Eat adds restaurant hygiene ratings to app
The feature is Just Eat's latest push to improve food safety, which has included dropping restaurants with a zero rating and investing over $1 million to help eateries improve scores.
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Starbucks rolls out express store in China
The new stripped-down format, which is focused on delivery and mobile orders, will better position the coffee chain against its growing competitor Luckin.
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Food 4 Less, Smart Foodservice join the food delivery fight
Smart Foodservice's partnership with Shipt will deliver ingredients to restaurants and benefit operators, but other grocery delivery partnerships could threaten off-premise restaurant growth.
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Restaurant industry to hire former inmates to ease labor shortage
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation received a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop model training and job placement programs for young adults who are currently or were recently incarcerated.
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Global fast food market to surpass $690B by 2022
Popularity of fast food in emerging economies, an increased preference for quick, inexpensive food, and growth in sales at the drive-thru are projected to keep the segment growing.
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Subway to remodel 10,500 stores by 2020
With the help of the sandwich chain's $100 million grant program, 40% of its franchised restaurants will be upgraded by the end of next year.
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Waitr's new fee structure faces swift backlash from restaurant partners
A week after announcing changes to its terms that include performance-based commission, at least 20 restaurants plan to boycott the delivery company.
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ColumnShift Change: Papa John's taps new chief restaurant operations officer
This week's Shift Change also highlights executives at &pizza, Bonchon, REGO Restaurant Group and CraftWorks Holdings.
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Taco Bell resolves tortilla shortage
A sudden shortage from a supplier had left restaurants without 10-inch tortillas and scrambling to offer menu alternatives.
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Grubhub 'cybersquatting' outcry signals changing delivery landscape
Accusations of hidden fees and buying domains without permission highlight a need for clearer communication between third-party providers and restaurants.
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Brinker to acquire 116 franchised Chili's restaurants
The restaurant company plans to buy the stores, which generate $300 million in revenue per year, from Louisville, Kentucky-based ERJ Dining.
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Domino's pilots cashless payments in Australia
The test comes after a number of restaurants embraced the model only to reverse, like Sweetgreen, after the public complained the system discriminates against specific customers.
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Eat Mor Chikin? McDonald's franchisees aim to compete with Chick-fil-A
With the chicken chain growing rapidly, especially in the southeast, the National Owners Association told franchisees in an email Tuesday that the burger giant needs to perfect a premium chicken sandwich.
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Fast casuals rev up drive-thru, mobile pickup plans
Chains like Chipotle, Cava and Blaze Pizza are testing drive-up windows but may soon find it more difficult to find ideal locations.
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Deep DiveThe year of 'woke-washing': How tone-deaf activism risks eroding brands
Experts warn an uptick in socially and politically aware advertising can read more as chasing headlines than meeting real consumer demands, and it could degrade trust in the industry.
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Crate & Barrel serves up 1st restaurant concept
The retailer opened The Table at Crate in collaboration with Cornerstone Restaurant Group, showcasing its products at a sit-down eatery with a bar.
