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Panera is testing out AI in the drive-thru lane

Aug 29, 2022

Panera Bread is partnering with OpenCity to test our automated voice ordering technology in the drive-thru lane in two upstate New York cafes

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers names Brian Wise as operations chief

Aug 29, 2022

Executive has led brand’s innovation team for the past year; Jerry Kunz appointed to finance role

A Chipotle store in Michigan has become the first one to unionize

Aug 26, 2022

Chipotle workers in Lansing, Michigan voted to join Teamsters Local 243

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Cracker Barrel and Sonic Drive-In

Aug 26, 2022

Plus innovation at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, BD’s Mongolian Grill, Bonchon, Caribou Coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Donatos, First Watch, Fosters Freeze, Genghis Grill, Hurricane Grill & Wings , IHOP, Native Grill & Wings, Peet’s...

Strong culture helps restaurant brands retain workers, CREATE Meet Up panelists say

Aug 25, 2022

Leaders from Charlie Baggs, Hai Hospitality and Zalat Pizza share workforce advice in Dallas gathering

Aug 25, 2022

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Outback Steakhouse. Chick-fil-A is testing baked egg bites, sister chains Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s are testing items on King’s...

Noodles & Company franchisee Patti Neely wants to inspire more women to become franchisees

Aug 24, 2022

Patti Neely has been a franchisee for 20 years, is about to start her own restaurant concept and thinks equity and inclusion is so important in the world of franchising

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers further expands Chicagoland Footprint with multi-unit development agreement

Aug 23, 2022

Leading Fast-Casual Concept to Bring Six New Restaurants to Northeast Illinois

WOWorks welcomes Cole Thompson in newly created role of vice president of culinary for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina

Aug 23, 2022

Holding Company of Better-For-You Restaurant Concepts Creates Two New Leadership Roles for Menu Innovation

Smashburger continues rapid expansion with major multi-unit franchise agreement

Aug 23, 2022

Development deal to open 15 new stores in 6 years with Franchisee Jiandong “Peter” Xu in Tampa, FL

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