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October 20, 2021

Starbucks, McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Panera Want Sustainable Cups

What do Starbucks, McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Panera Bread have in common? They all want sustainable cups. Today, the four brands announced plans to reduce single-use waste by working toward circular packaging.  

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October 20, 2021

Yum China Doubles Down on Digitalization

Yum China is spending a pretty penny to invest in the future of its restaurants—which involves transforming them digitally through cutting-edge technology.

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October 19, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian Signs First Franchise Deal

The brand announced it signed its first franchise deal with Black Bear Diner and Smashburger franchisees Lucas Farnham and David Doty to bring 30 Mici locations to the Phoenix market.

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October 19, 2021

New CaliBurger Location Goes Heavy on the Tech

The latest CaliBurger restaurant is coming with a cook already in the kitchen.

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October 18, 2021

Yum China Reduces Waste Through AI Technology, Food Bank Program

Yum China announced its commitment to continuing to reduce waste through the gradual expansion of its existing pilot Food Bank program to more stores and cities across China.

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October 15, 2021

Domino’s Pizza’s Sales Fall After 41 Consecutive Quarters

Domino’s Pizza’s 41-quarter streak of positive same-store sales came to an end this past quarter.

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October 15, 2021

Expansion Roundup: Italian, Mediterranean and American Cuisine Brands Grow

This week in Expansion Roundup, FER looks at the recently announced growth plans for Fazoli’s, Shawarma Press, Roy Rogers and The Toasted Yolk Cafe.

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October 15, 2021

Middleby Companies Expand Their Facilities

Middleby’s Pitco Frialator soon will have a brand-new, 356,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in New Hampshire, and QualServe Solutions has acquired a lot more warehouse space.

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October 15, 2021

El Pollo Loco’s CEO Resigns

El Pollo Loco’s CEO, Bernard Acoca, resigned today, and the brand’s CFO, Laurance Roberts, was appointed interim CEO.

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October 11, 2021

Specifi Releases Its Commercial Kitchen Design Software in the U.S.  

Specifi is making it easier for commercial kitchen designers to create 3D renderings for clients and automate routine tasks with the launch of its software platform, Specifi Design, in the U.S.

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