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Papa Murphy’s and Pinkberry open joint locations
Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry open joint locations to boost franchisee revenue through expanded offerings.
McDonald’s denies using AI for price setting
McDonald’s denies using AI pricing, stating the chain only offers advisory tools to franchisees and does not employ dynamic pricing for menu…
Taco Bell and Duolingo Launch Global Taco Day Campaign
Taco Bell and Duolingo team up for Global Taco Day on Oct. 6, introducing Duo Habanero Sauce and taco-themed language lessons.
xtraCHEF founders launch new AI restaurant startup
The founders of xtraCHEF have launched a new AI-driven restaurant startup called Tandem to handle back-office functions like financial management and labor…
KFC Opens New Prototype, McDonald’s Launches Restructuring
KFC opens a new prototype outside Dallas while McDonald's initiates a major restructuring. Explore the latest shifts in the restaurant industry's approach…
TS Restaurants Overcomes Maui Wildfire to Rebuild
TS Restaurants overcomes Maui wildfire to rebuild, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2027 with 12 locations across Hawaii and California.
Big Food Companies Accelerate Portfolio Splits in 2025
Big food companies accelerate portfolio splits in 2025, with private equity carve-out activity reaching $23.72 billion in H1.
Natural Colors Gap Threatens 2027 Reformulation Goals
US food companies face a supply shortage of natural colors, threatening 2027 reformulation goals. Learn how tariffs and demand impact the industry.
US Food Manufacturers Must Map Packaging Routes for New EPR
US food manufacturers must map packaging routes for new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws to determine disposal obligations and reporting data.
SQF Edition 10 aims to boost food safety culture
SQF Edition 10 mandates measurable food safety culture assessments, shifting audits from static compliance to dynamic, risk-based practice for food organization