Schlotzsky’s Opens First Off-Premise Focused Prototype

By FER Edit

The Design 1000 double drive-thru prototype dedicates one drive-thru lane to delivery pickups and features no indoor seating.

McDonald’s Is Leaving Russia

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After more than 30 years in Russia, the chain is pursuing the sale of its entire portfolio to a local buyer.

MarkeTeam Foodservice Taps New Sales Rep

By FER Edit

David Douglas will be responsible for generating sales in the East Washington and Montana markets.

Subway Ramps Up Development in Malaysia, Brazil

By FER Edit

The sandwich giant has partnered with two established operators to significantly grow its footprint in the countries.

WOWorks Acquires Two More Fast-Casual Chains  

By FER Edit

The company announced today the acquisition of the fast-casual restaurants Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina and Zoup Eatery.

Caspers Service Co. Upgrades Warehouse

By FER Edit

The company expects the upgrades to improve long-term inventory and productivity.

Full-Service Meal Prices Soar to Record Highs

By FER Edit

Full-service meal prices hit a record high in April, while food away from home prices overall continue to rise.

Tim Hortons Partners With Return-It To Pilot Returnable Cup Program in Vancouver

By FER Edit

Tim Hortons is taking its reusable and returnable cup program a step further with the launch of a pilot in Vancouver with Return-It, a beverage container management nonprofit.

Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Lands SEFA’s Member of the Year Award

By FER Edit

SEFA recently honored Johnson-Lancaster and Associates with the Member of the Year award, the highest honor given to a SEFA dealer.

Former Torchy’s Tacos Exec Joins Cotton Patch Cafe

By FER Edit

Dallas-based Cotton Patch Cafe added former Torchy’s Tacos senior executive Scott Hudler to the brand as chief growth officer.

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s To Get $500 Million Makeover

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The overhaul includes physical and digital transformations that will take place over the next four to six years, with more than 500 locations across 20 markets being updated by the end of the year.

Modern Market’s VP of Culinary Talks the Brand’s Redesigned Kitchen Line

By Alyx Arnett

One side of the line is being used exclusively for takeout and delivery orders, preventing in-house orders from getting backed up by to-go orders.