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Kelsey Squire

Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

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Kelsey Squire

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QSRs see a bump at breakfast

Diners are buying more morning meals, as the daypart has become a quick-service battleground of sorts.

Despite revamp efforts, traffic wanes at Red Robin

The chain has pledged to turn things around by improving service-time accuracy and promoting its “everyday value.”

Flint tries business stimulus via 1st Restaurant Week

The event highlights 19 local eateries, many of which have been coping with the Michigan city’s water crisis.

Food

Meal subscription services at a glance

Not to be outdone by meal subscription services, some restaurants are launching their own programs that allow consumers to pick up meal kits for home use.

Freshii makes a bid for froyo real estate

The fast casual’s CEO has offered to “cut a deal” with those willing to convert their frozen yogurt and juice spots to Freshii units.

Food

The toast trend isn’t burnt—yet

Artisan toast is still gaining steam on menus, moving beyond the biggest cities to restaurants in more moderately sized markets. Here’s a sampling of concepts riding the toast wave.

Domino’s expands custom delivery car fleet

The chain plans to bulk up the presence of its DXP vehicles this summer.

Shake Shack’s chicken sandwich spurs traffic

Bolstered by Q1 sales of the Chick’n Shack, the chain is poised to expand its chicken platform in the future.

McDonald’s tries fresh beef patties

A group of Dallas locations is testing unfrozen beef in select menu items.

Buffalo Wild Wings fights for UFC fans

Bars and restaurants have become popular gathering spots during UFC fights, but a new high-volume deal from BWW spins this phenomenon on its head.

Wendy's details scope of data breach

The chain shared how many restaurants were impacted by the breach it suffered starting last fall, based on preliminary findings.

Marco’s Pizza makes appeal to vets

The chain has created a formal program for recruiting military veterans as franchisees.

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