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Fast Food’s Most Unhinged Mascots Are Back 

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Quiznos In 2003 the Spongmonkeys, a pair of potato-shaped, human-toothed, rodent(ish) critters became the unlikely faces of Quiznos. The year 2003 was a different time. What sub would the Spongmonkeys order at Quiznos? The Spongmonkeys doing whatever the hell it is that they do. Now, 20 years later, they’re back. All of them.

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A Yum! Habit, Chasing DoorDash and BellaBot

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“Over the past few years, we’ve focused on becoming a total access brand by growing our delivery business, expanding our online ordering and mobile channels and enhancing the in-store experience by introducing drive-thrus, kiosks and technology-centric solutions for operations,” Bendel said. and Kard Financial Inc.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

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The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

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” While Ono’s food truck is powered by complex technology, ordering an Ono Blend is simple. Customers simply approach Ono’s ordering kiosk, place their custom order, and watch as robotic systems create their blends from scratch. Within 60 seconds, blends are ready at Ono’s pick-up area.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Sandwiches Up North and Taco John’s Gets Aggressive

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The location is already offering online ordering for pickup and delivery through the Curry Up Now App and is already seeing a very healthy out the door and catering business. Hackbardt’s experience also includes four years (1999-2003) leading marketing for Del Taco. – and beyond.” Pizza Hut AI.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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” In order to commit to an effective rollout system-wide, Wing Zone will introduce the new brand at five corporate locations in Las Vegas before implementing at other locations across the country. Since its founding in 2003, the brand has celebrated over 125 openings in 22 states, with an overall goal of opening 600 restaurants by 2025.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

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We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. These pizzas will be available to order online at Donatos.com, on the Donatos app, and at every Donatos location beginning Jan.