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McDonald's wage plan renews debate on independence of franchisees

 Apr. 03, 2015

The move is cited by both parties in the debate over franchisors being reclassified as “joint employers” of franchisees’ staffs.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: No mercy

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2016

Can't the places struggling to stay afloat get some relief from regulators and the over-achievers?

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Baked, not fried

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2017

Even the great Carnac couldn't have foreseen the role marijuana is about to play in restaurant sales, and that's just one of the who'd-have-believed-it developments.

Can Colonel Sanders revive KFC’s sluggish sales?

May 20, 2015

After assuming control of the fried-chicken chain’s advertising earlier this year, KFC parent Yum! Brands is bringing the Colonel back, but with a modern twist.

Food

The next sweet-savory hit at QSRs

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 18, 2016

Operators are turning to honey to make their fried chicken offerings stand out.

Food

What’s the next Nashville hot chicken?

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 23, 2017

What regional chicken recipe could be the next big hit at chains?

KFC puts the Colonel’s voice on Google's Waze

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2015

The mascot will give directions, instructions on pothole repair and the location of restaurants that bear his image.

Operations

3 stealable packaging Ideas from across the world

By Aaron Jourden on Jan. 04, 2017

Restaurant brands are driving engagement, enhancing value and generating buzz with innovative uses of food and drink containers.

Marketing

6 ways restaurants aim to up traffic around Thanksgiving

By Brett Dworski on Nov. 20, 2017

See what deals operators are unloading for the big feast.

PETA says KFC protests will resume

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 12, 2005

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will resume picketing KFC after an unpublicized six-week moratorium, the group said.

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