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McDonald’s to acquire Apprente

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2019

The voice-ordering technology company would be the burger giant’s third deal this year and comes as it plans to build a presence in Silicon Valley.

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Hargett Hunter invests in Marugame Udon USA

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2019

The investment will help the Japanese noodle and tempura chain quickly expand in the U.S.

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Can Wendy’s finally get breakfast going?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2019

The brand is jumping into the morning with both feet, hoping this time it will work. But breakfast is not easy, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s preps for its new concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 10, 2019

The company changed its name to accommodate the launch of Clark Crew BBQ.

Operations

Blaze adds large pizzas, launches ad campaign in delivery push

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2019

The new pies are intended for sharing—and beating Domino’s, say execs.

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Jon Taffer’s new tavern chain begins its rollout

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2019

Five franchised units of the sous vide concept will open in Georgia, starting with an Atlanta outlet.

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Popeyes takes share from Chick-fil-A and KFC

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2019

Based on Technomic data, the chain’s chicken sandwich frenzy was bad news for two big rivals. But now it faces pressure to get its supply chain back, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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More chains start leapfrogging Subway

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2019

The sandwich giant, once the second-largest chain in the U.S., is expected to fall out of the top five in the Technomic Top 500 for the first time since 2001.

Leadership

Fiesta Restaurant Group names industry vet to CMO post

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 09, 2019

Hope Diaz previously worked for Popeyes and Burger King.

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Wendy’s to take another shot at breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2019

The burger chain said it plans to add the daypart systemwide next year as it seeks to bolster sales.

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