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The hiring shortage unleashed a variety of new initiatives by restaurant companies and their respective foundations in an effort to drive employees to their stores. The KFC Foundation on Tuesday unveiled its latest plan, a… KFC Unveils Personal Finance Program for Employees

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson dubbed this stage in the COVID-19 recovery, the “Great Human Reconnection.” And it bears similarities to the “third-place,” social-forward positioning the java chain built an 18,000-unit empire on. But the Starbucks… How COVID-19 Made Starbucks a Stronger Restaurant Chain

The past year has been challenging for the restaurant industry. As COVID-19 raged across the country, many restaurants were forced to close for public safety. Some never reopened.  Many of the restaurants looking to grow… Franchising in a (Nearly) Post-Pandemic World

In the latter half of 2019, the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich went viral and triggered a chicken sandwich war that pulled in major players like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, and Zaxby’s.  But with the nationwide debut… Popeyes Launches Nuggets, Calls for Cease Fire in 'Chicken Wars'

Bojangles’ strategic roadmap is supported by a tripod of operational and cultural infrastructure, explains Chief Growth Officer Jose Costa. The first leg is foundation, which is about running flawless operations and customer service while maintaining… Bojangles Dreams of Becoming Next Global Chicken Brand

We launched in Los Feliz and reached profitability after a few months of trying to figure things out. And starting in January 2020, which everything was good from our tiny little store, we hit an… What Inspires Honeybee Burger CEO Adam Weiss

Bojangles’ strategic roadmap is supported by a tripod of operational and cultural infrastructure, explains Chief Growth Officer Jose Costa. The first leg is foundation, which is about running flawless operations while maintaining speed of service,… Bojangles Dreams of Becoming the Next Global Chicken Brand

As quick-serve restaurants continue their recovery from the worst effects of the pandemic shutdown, the challenge they face as 2021 progresses is effectively managing the good with the bad—and there’s plenty of both to grapple… Quick-Service Restaurants Ready for Post-Pandemic Norms

While U.S. foodservice brands frequently expand into Canada, the reverse is less common. Why? The simple reason is: technology. Many Canadian restaurant brands hit an immediate wall when they attempt to adapt to the U.S.’… How Innovative Tech Allowed Meltwich to Expand Into the U.S.