Yum Brands Invests in Franchisee Diversity

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The parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell is backing a new franchise education program, to be offered at Kentucky’s University of Louisville, that looks to attract and remove barriers for underrepresented populations.

Church’s Chicken Names New SVP to Guide International Growth

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Russ Sumrall, former VP of international development and franchisee profitability, was promoted to SVP of international strategic development.

New Washington Law Targets Single-Use Plastics

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In Washington, starting next year, a foodservice business’ customers must request utensils, straws, packaged condiments and beverage cup lids.

The NAFEM Show 2021 Starts to Take Shape

By Lauren Coughlin

Registration is flowing and plans for the biennial event are being made, though at a slowed pace given the fluidity of the pandemic’s impact.

Vietnamese Coffee Chain Opens West Coast Cafe, Plots US Expansion

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King Coffee opened its first U.S. store in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday. By 2022, the chain wants to open 100 stores in the U.S.

Holiday Spending Bolsters Upward Trend in Restaurant Sales

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Mother’s Day drove a noticeable boost in restaurant industry sales, though not to the extent seen in past years.

Yankee Stadium Gains Flavor With Virtual Restaurant Convert

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Virtual restaurant brand Wings of New York just opened its first physical location in Yankee Stadium.

Flip’d by IHOP Coming to NYC, Beyond in 2021

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IHOP is back on track to debut its flip’d concept, which was first announced in 2019 and initially expected to launch in Atlanta in April 2020.

Former Inspire Brands Employee Heads to Bojangles

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Katie Radtke, the new vice president of supply chain at Bojangles, will oversee food and packaging, distribution, logistics and quality assurance for the chain of over 760 restaurants.

Wendy’s in Quebec and New York Land New Owners

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One of the two recent deals includes plans to double the chain’s footprint in the Quebec area by the end of 2025.

Panera Reveals Fresh Design, Revamping Off-Premise, Dine-In Alike

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Guest convenience is “one of the highest priorities of the new design,” which will rollout this November in Missouri.

Italy’s HostMilano to Focus on IoT, Hygiene, Sustainability, More

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HostMilano, an international trade show for those in the foodservice, catering and hospitality industries, is cooking up its 42nd edition.