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Plus innovation at Bartaco, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, Golden Chick, The Habit Burger Grill, Papa Murphy’s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Roy Rogers Restaurants, Smashburger, Velvet Taco, Voodoo Doughnut and Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade

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