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Food

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake makes its annual return

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2021

The mint-flavored rite of spring makes its return Feb. 15 along with the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry.

Financing

For foodservice distributors, a future filled with uncertainty

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2021

As the restaurant industry changes, the distributors that supply it face changes and a lot of complexities.

Technology

Zuul begins licensing technology as it scales up unique delivery model

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2021

Multibrand operators can now tap into Zuul’s delivery network of buildings and offices.

Financing

$25B restaurant relief program is part of new budget resolution

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 02, 2021

The National Restaurant Association called the proposed aid a “game-changer for the tens of thousands of restaurants on the verge of closing.”

Food

Super Bowl meals and deals continue, plus more menu news of the week

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2021

Taste Tracker: Game-day specials at Dickeys and Smashburger, Walk-On’s celebrates Fat Tuesday, Jimmy John’s does chicken and lobster makes a splash at two chains.

Operations

Chipotle is optimistic the pandemic is 'in the rearview mirror'

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 02, 2021

Buoyed by strong Q4 sales, the chain is plotting aggressive new unit growth but is still hampered a bit by delivery margins.

Beverage

Free coffee Mondays run throughout February at Dunkin’

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 01, 2021

The chain is treating its loyalty rewards members to a free weekly brew starting Feb. 1.

Marketing

Popeyes jumps into the GameStop debate

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2021

The chicken chain, saying it is taking the side of retail investors over Wall Street hedge funds, is giving away chicken tenders as part of a promotion related to the Reddit-driven stock surge.

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