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How One Freddy's Franchisee Removed a Hidden Operational Risk
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (441+ words) For more than two decades, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has grown into a 500-unit powerhouse by perfecting a retro, diner-inspired guest experience. But behind the 1950s checkered floors, modern multi-unit operators like Paul Bruggeman know that long-term success depends on cutting-edge…...
White Castle Announces Partnership with Fellow Ohio Brand Garage Beer
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (708+ words) To get the collaboration party started, White Castle and Garage Beer will launch the Super Summer Slider Starter Kit on July 1. The kit, available only on White Castle's online store, House of Crave, is packed with pure, unapologetic Crave: The…...
Wingstop Debuts Limited-Time Sweet Heat Chamoy Wings Featuring Taj'n
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (390+ words) Wingstop is tapping into fan cravings and bringing bold flavor to summer gatherings with its newest limited-time flavor, Sweet Heat Chamoy featuring Taj'n. The new offering combines a custom chamoy dry rub with a vibrant Taj'n Chamoy drizzle, creating a…...
Restaurant Price Cuts Make Headlines. But Here's Why the Hangover Lasts Years
2+ week, 1+ day ago (553+ words) Let me be direct about why that concerns me. Pepsi's net revenue increased 8. 5 percent and organic revenue increased 2. 6 percent. Of that 8. 5 percent, 3. 4 percent came from foreign currency movements and 2. 5 percent from acquisitions and divestitures. The food division, where the actual…...
Jack in the Box and LA-Based Streetwear Brand The Hundreds Release Soccer Collection
2+ week, 2+ day ago (328+ words) Timed to this summer's biggest soccer moment, the collection features the Jack Jersey in purple and white, along with the Jack Team Snap Back, a white/purple five-panel cap. Designed by The Hundreds, the drop takes cues from classic home…...
KFC's Next Global Chapter Will Be 'Unmistakably' Bold and True to the Brand
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1736+ words) From a new store look to logo to more boneless chicken, the category giant wants to lead the segment it ignited. Valerie Kubizniak has worked at KFC's parent company, Yum! Brands, since 2007, starting in Australia. The chicken category those days…...
WOWorks CMO Joel Bulger on Loyalty's Next Act and Making it Easy for GLP-1 Users
2+ week, 6+ day ago (804+ words) As accessibility grows, the movement is hardly likely to dial back. Our Conversations series from the National Restaurant Association Show continues with Joel Bulger, CEO of multi-brand fast-casual platform WOWorks. Bulger and I got pretty deep into AI and loyalty…...
bb. q Chicken Rides America's Appetite for Korean Culture
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1012+ words) The chain has opened close to 100 locations in the past three years. Korean culture continues to build in America. Andrew Lee, bb. q Chicken's general manager, U. S. business development division, has definitely seen it across his six-and-a-half years at the growing…...
la Madeleine Announces New Summer Menu
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (887+ words) la Madeleine'is welcoming summer with a new collection of seasonal salads and strawberry-filled desserts available beginning June 11. Designed for everything from quick weekday lunches and meals on the go to afternoon treats and relaxed gatherings, the collection brings bright summer…...
Konala Opens First Utah Location Near BYU's Campus
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (862+ words) Konala, known for its high-protein, healthy bowls and fast drive-thru, has officially opened its first Utah location at 210 Cougar Blvd in Provo, adjacent to Brigham Young University's campus. The restaurant, operated by franchisee Tyson Adams, is the brand's fourth conversion…...