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Restaurant Dive has the latest news in the restaurant industry, covering topics like consumer trends, technology, marketing and branding, operations, mergers & acquisitions, and more.

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restaurantdive.com > news > carls-jr-cooked-order-initiative-angus-maximus-food-quality > 829947

Carl’s Jr. institutes cook-to-order standard

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (289+ words) The chain is the latest fast food brand, including Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s, to improve food quality in order to boost frequency and sales. For Carl’s Jr., this initiative will move the chain away from using traditional holding systems…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > Potbelly-opens-first-georgia-restaurant > 829829

Potbelly expands into Georgia

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (312+ words) The chain opened its first company-owned unit in the Peach State as it aims to grow beyond 500 units this year. Potbelly, which was bought by RaceTrac for $655 million last year, will also open its first location inside a RaceTrac in…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > chickfila-closing-little-blue-menu-transitioning-traditional-restaurant > 829104

Chick-fil-A to close remaining Little Blue Menu restaurant

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (393+ words) Restaurant Dive Don't miss tomorrow's restaurant industry news Chick-fil-A to close remaining Little Blue Menu restaurant The College Park, Maryland, restaurant, which was a delivery-centric test concept, will offer only Chick-fil-A menu options beginning next year. - Chick-fil-A will close its…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > pizza-hut-ads-celebrate-quarterbacks-as-chain-drops-pizza-from-name > 828693

Pizza Hut ads celebrate quarterbacks as chain drops ‘pizza’ from name

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (275+ words) The campaign builds on a previous effort featuring NFL legend Tom Brady ahead of the Super Bowl. The campaign shows off a game day edition of its Triple Treat Box and Pepsi products. To continue the focus on value, marketing…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > dunkin-puerto-rico-new-opening > 828686

Dunkin’ to return to Puerto Rico in 2027

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (198+ words) The doughnut and coffee chain is banking on residual brand affinity to make its return to the island territory a success. Dunkin’s prior presence on the island could ease its return, since a number of consumers there already have a…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > california-pizza-kitchen-automated-kiosks > 828423

California Pizza Kitchen to deploy 1K automated kiosks by 2029

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (274+ words) A partnership with retail tech company T-ROC Global could help CPK reverse the steady erosion of its storebase by reintroducing the brand to more consumers. This plan could put CPK in front of more consumers, generating brand awareness that could…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > panera-mypanera-points-based-relaunch > 828203

Panera overhauls rewards program

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (391+ words) The shift from its long-lived surprise-and-delight model to a points-based program with premium tiers offers consumers more consistent value and greater control of redemption. MyPanera’s rewards architecture is based around bankable points, with consumers earning 10 points for each dollar spent,…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > dennys-expands-catering-ezcater-partnership > 828051

Denny’s launches catering

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (253+ words) Catering is the first initiative to go live under turnaround plan Project Grand Slam, which is meant to improve restaurant performance and the guest experience. The catering channel will not only fulfill ongoing demand from workplaces, but it will also…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > whataburger-4-dollar-sandwich-burger-deal > 828130

Whataburger adds $4 value menu

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (127+ words) Low-priced options could attract diners in new markets and sustain sales in core trade areas. Whataburger framed the new menu as a way to offer consumers consistent value. “We know our Guests are looking for more ways to enjoy the…...

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restaurantdive.com > news > smoothie-king-flatbreads-july-sales-growth > 827815

Smoothie King sales soar after flatbread launch

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (213+ words) Chicken Flatbreads helped increase July same-store sales by 9%, marking the brand’s best month this year to date. Smoothie King saw a similar boost in same-store sales following its launch of Smoothie Bowls in 2023. In the months following that launch, the…...