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Arby's sandwich-inspired subscription box sells out in under an hour
The first month's box is filled with a vintage Arby's sled tray, bacon scarf, winter beanie and a set of temporary tattoos.
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McDonald's operators shouldn't begin any new remodels, association says
The National Owners Association has told its members not to start any new renovations until changes have been made to the chain's remodeling process.
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Impossible Burger becomes gluten-free in new reformulation
White Castle will offer the revamped product, which is designed to replace ground beef in any recipe, chainwide in the next few months.
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Pizza Hut expands alcohol delivery to six states
After more than a year of testing in Arizona and California, the official pizza sponsor of the NFL is ramping up beer delivery just in time for the Super Bowl.
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Can casual chains woo millennials, Gen Z with craft cocktails?
Not only do specialty drinks generate a high profit margin, they could help brands like Applebee's and TGI Fridays differentiate in a crowded space.
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6 restaurant trends that could turn tables in 2019
A volatile labor market, growing consumer demand for delivery and a surge in casual dining occasions are among the movements to watch this year, according to industry analysts.
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Illegal Burger parent to test CBD-infused food
West Coast Ventures Group has partnered with San Francisco-based Biolog to test cannabis infusion technology with AmeriCanna Cafe in Denver.
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KFC brings back iconic '90s hairstyle to promote Famous Bowls meal
Fans can get a free "spherical dishware-inspired haircut" on Thursday in Brooklyn and share their new look on Twitter.
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Wetzel's Pretzels promotes president to CEO
Jennifer Schuler replaces co-founder Bill Phelps, taking the helm as the chain plans further expansion, store remodels and menu innovation.
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Report: Expect fewer restaurant discounts this year
Rising wage inflation will have restaurants rethinking discounts and promotions in 2019, BTIG predicts.
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Industry veteran tapped to drive Quiznos turnaround
Tim Casey has been named president and CEO of Rego Restaurant Group, a newly-formed company that includes Quiznos and Taco Del Mar.
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DoorDash hits the road with autonomous vehicle delivery
The company partnered with GM's Cruise Automation to test self-driving vehicles for grocery and restaurant delivery in San Francisco.
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New app rates restaurant cleanliness
HDScores offers a subscription-based platform with health ratings for over 1 million businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops and drive-thrus.
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Dunkin' makes name change official with new packaging, social vignettes
Social media content shows people getting on a first-name basis with the brand by knitting a Dunkin' sweater, getting a Dunkin' hairdo or creating a special handshake.
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Red Robin taps new CFO to help with turnaround
Lynn Schweinfurth previously served as CFO, SVP and treasurer of Fiesta Restaurant Group, where she's worked since 2012.
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Chipotle offers lifestyle bowls for mobile, online orders
The chain's latest menu additions cater to specific diets such as paleo, keto and Whole30.
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Carl's Jr. gives plant-based Beyond Burger the star treatment
The chain is now selling the meat-free Beyond Famous Star burger for $6.29 at over 1,000 locations, following White Castle's Impossible slider expansion.
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What will become of Taylor Gourmet in trademark bidding war?
Three entities have filed bids for the hoagie chain's trademark and email list, including the company's co-founder Casey Patten and competitor Cosi.
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Cicis incentivizes franchisees as part of expansion plan
The pizza chain rolled out a new program offering savings on upfront costs and fees to franchises as part of its efforts to grow to nearly 500 units by 2021.
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The Hummus & Pita Co. dips into West Coast with 100-unit franchise partnership
Jersey Mike's franchisee Dan Markel signed an agreement with the Mediterranean fast casual chain to launch stores throughout California.
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Survey: 68% of regular takeout customers order at least once a week
Technomic's latest report also revealed that more than 70% of consumers order directly through a restaurant instead of third-party delivery companies.
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OpinionMake using mobile location data your New Year's marketing resolution
Understanding customer behavior and where they go before and after a visit can better improve a restaurant's marketing, Cuebiq's Brad Piggott says.
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Chipotle claims 'immediate harm' caused by arbitration proceedings
Despite the company's request, a federal judge has refused to block arbitration proceedings until related litigation concludes.
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Coca-Cola leads $10M funding round in POS platform Omnivore
The soda giant's funding of the system, which enables POS platforms to integrate with third-party technologies, reflects growing demand for frictionless digital experiences.
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Our 7 best stories of 2018
As we begin the new year, Restaurant Dive is taking a look back at our top stories since our launch on Oct. 1.
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