FastFoodMaven
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Writer and #consultant covering all things #restaurants and #foodtech . Formerly at @businessinsider @nrnonline & @ocregister Proud mom of @CornellSHA alum.
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Hiring alert: While many chains and indie restaurants are being forced to layoff workers,
@dominos
is looking to hire 10,000 employees - now
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Thank you
@tacobell
for the new contactless procedures. Served with a tray and a smile.
#thankessentialworkers
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Plant-based news:
@ImpossibleFoods
products coming to Disney’s domestic theme parks and cruise line. New items debuting 2/28: Impossible Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese; Impossible Meatball Submarine; Petite Impossiblr Burger with Guac and Pepper Jack Cheese
@Disneyland
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If you like
@CrimMinds_CBS
and bourbon, OC's 1st distillery might be for you.
@Vangsness
#blinkingowldistillery
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Chipotle earnings: Double-digit SSS, the biggest sales day in the history of the company thanks to an influencer, and finally, a new protein is coming. Brian Niccol: ‘This is just the beginning’
@ChipotleTweets
@DavidDobrik
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Thanks Chef
@Mike_Haracz
for the
#McDonalds
exit interview. Good luck on your new "flavor" gig! "Departing McDonald’s chef talks Szechuan Sauce, crispy tenders" with
@NRNonline
@McDonalds
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EXCLUSIVE: Food delivery by drones is about to reach a major milestone. On Thursday,
@ElPolloLoco
is set to announce its plans to become the first national fast-food chain to launch door-to-backyard drone delivery through a partnership with
@flytrexcom
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Free delivery today
#NationalBurritoDay
on orders of $10 or more at
@ChipotleTweets
via their app, or
@DoorDash
I just ordered the special Dobrik Burrito, a new offering inspired by YouTuber
@DavidDobrik
's custom chicken burrito
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Revamped
@FarrellsUSA
near
@knotts
reopens today w/a modern twist on its nostalgic roots.
@marcuslemonis
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For years,
@pizzahut
was dragging down overall sales at
@yumbrands
So Yum executives sent in their "A" team from
@kfc
to fix the chain in late 2019. Now Pizza Hut is crushing it. Pizza Hut leaders tell
@BusinessInsider
how they did it.
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Robots at
@calpizzakitchen
?
@BusinessInsider
has the scoop on this secret
#robot
food assistant test, which we observed in person at a restaurant in Southern California. via
@BIRetail
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First look: I received an advanced copy of Lynsi Snyder's new book about her company. In-N-Out Burger. The burger heiress reveals the true salary of a restaurant manager - $180K a year. That's more than some tech engineers.
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If you don't have cash, you might have problems paying at
@Starbucks
- which is reporting register outages
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Former hedge-fund manager Bill Shufelt co-founded
@AthleticBrewing
after seeing a huge gap in the nonalcoholic beer market. That sector has grown 352%, and Athletic controls nearly 50% of the market. He told
@BusinessInsider
his story.
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Flynn Restaurant Group to buy more than 1,100 Pizza Hut and Wendy's restaurants in what's expected to be one of many mergers and acquisitions in the chain restaurant space this year via
@businessinsider
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Holy moly. In-N-Out's opens in Idaho, where it is paying workers a starting wage of $17.50 an hour. That's $10+ more than the state's mim. wage!
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#NachoFries
are back today at
@tacobell
-- and this time -- they come with a hit song by
@darrencrisss_
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.
@TacoBell
is adding 1,000 drive-thru 'bellhops' as chain tweaks traditional and Cantina stores for a post pandemic world via
@businessinsider
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The
#DoleWhip
, made famous by
@Disneyland
theme parks, is headed to your local grocery store. via
@BusinessInsider
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This Los Angeles company has apparently been offering ultrafast delivery for nearly two decades.
@BusinessInsider
takes a look at 13 players in the emerging grocery delivery sector.
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After years of decline,
@PizzaHut
US just had its best quarter in 11 years. Here's how owner
@yumbrands
rescued the chain. via
@businessinsider
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Food ordering startup
@Lunchboxtech
just launched an anti-Grubhub delivery app for restaurant and nightclub mogul Sam Nazarian. Its CEO explains how it stands out from third-party competitors. via
@businessinsider
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When you think you ordered 5 items of tomatoes but your
@instacart
shopper gets you 5 pounds! I am making tons of salsa. This was all on me folks. My shopper was superb and even shopped for last minute extras for me while in the store. Please give your shoppers a good tip.
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Online food ordering and social app
@snackpass_
is a hit on college campuses. The startup announced today a $70M round of funding led by top VC firms, celebrities
@jonasbrothers
&
@KevinHart4real
and the founder of
@postmates
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Update:
@McDonalds
restaurants have served nearly 4 million free meals, a value of more than $20 million, to first responders in first 6 days of
#ThankYouMeal
program.
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I ate ate Dave's Hot Chicken, the fastest-growing
#restaurant
chain in the US. I tried all spice levels but chickened out on the
#Reaper
, which required me to sign an ‘eat at your own risk’ waiver.
@hotchickendaves
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Taco Bell is testing AI-powered voice bots at the drive-thru. They join a fray of brands testing automation in the drive thru lanes. via
@businessinsider
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Fluffy and jiggly soufflé pancakes — on the debut brunch menu at Burnt Crumbs.
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Menu alert:
@DelTaco
to debut nationwide Beyond Tacos on 4/25 using plant-based "meat" from
@BeyondMeat
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Menu alert:
@McDonalds
celebrates 50th birthday of
#ShamrockShake
with new limited time offer:
#OREO
Shamrock McFlurry. Both land on nationwide menus 2/19.
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We dined at a restaurant tonight that does not charge a corkage fee for bringing your own wine. However they do ask you share with a fellow guest. We benefited. A lovely surprise that also encourages being social.
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Yesterday, was my last day at
@BusinessInsider
I was laid off as part of an 8% workforce reduction. More info here:
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How pizza tech startup
@slice
is taking its $125 million in funding to help independent pizzerias beat Domino's at its own game via
@businessinsider
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Bloomin' Brands says new virtual restaurant brand
@TenderShack
could generate $75M in incremental annual sales; Bloomin' launches delivery only concept a day after
@Applebees
debuts Cosmic Wings. Insider looks at why chains are betting big on ghost brands.
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Southern California to get first taste of KFC Beyond Fried Chicken
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Analyst Mark Kalinowski says RBI, the parent of
@BurgerKing
and
@Popeyes
, is on the hunt for another chain after buying
@fireshouse
for $1B. Here are the 3 chains that make sense to buy, he told
@BusinessInsider
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.
@pizzahut
has partnered with PAC-MAN to offer a limited-edition PAC-MAN box, featuring an augmented reality version of the iconic game that fans can play using their smartphones.
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How a fast-growing grass-fed burger chain from Florida impressed Wall Street investors and America’s OG social influencer –
@MarthaStewart
A closer look at
@BURGERFI
's IPO and plans to compete with
@shakeshack
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Congratulations! Sorry we never had a chance for an
@NRNonline
interview. Do you have a favorite creation during your tenure?
***Big exciting news a day early***
Today is my last day with McDonald’s. I have taken a role more behind the scenes in the food industry, but this will allow me to do more fun things on the internet!
You can now tag me in ALL your food photos ;o)
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So excited for my first
#MUFSO
conference as the newest member of the fabulously talented and hard working
@NRNonline
newsroom team.
@GloriaDawson
@RonRuggless
@FoodWriterDiary
@JennaTelesca
@livetodineout
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Happy Thanksgiving. My daughter made this great cheese plate.
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Plant-based Update:
@CarlsJr
is now the largest national burger chain to serve
@beyondmeat
w/today's intro of the Beyond Famous Star.
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List of wineries damaged or destroyed in the Wine Country fires
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In case you're curious: Here's what KFC's plant-based boneless chicken "wing" looks like after a bite, shown bottom. It's definitely white. I placed a chicken tender on the top to compare.
#BeyondFriedChicken
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.
@slice
is always up to something when it comes to helping pizzerias bypass 3rd party delivery apps like
@DoorDash
The latest - a new "first party" delivery platform via
@businessinsider
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.
@McDonalds
&
@SUBWAY
just unveiled new contactless technology for takeout and drive-thru orders. See 13 chains adding tech to augment labor and speed up service for
#digital
customers.
via
@BusinessInsider
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It's starting to feel a lot like
@Starbucks
at
@McDonalds
The burger chain is adding a Cinnamon Cookie Latte to the McCafe menu, the first new seasonal
#McCafe
beverage in 5 years! Donut Sticks are also coming back.
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Flying lattes?
@Flytrex
is quietly delivering
@starbucks
via its fleet of drones in NC. Why this
#drone
startup believes the future of food delivery is backyard sky drops via
@businessinsider
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Sneak peek of Porto's Bakery today. Huge Buena Park location opens 3/1.
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Patriotic doughnuts are starting to emerge.
@krispykreme
launches “Let Freedom Ring” doughnuts today, June 24.
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I'm dizzy just looking at this: Krispy Kreme's redesigned menu features doughnut ice cream sandwiches topped with doughnut-infused ice cream & milkshakes made with doughnut infused ice cream flavors...
@krispykreme
reboots store look via
@JoannaFantozzi
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Attending
@tacobell
launch party for latest LTO- Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco made w/ braised shredded beef and 3 cheese blend.
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I went behind the scenes with top leaders at
@Chilis
, including new CEO Kevin Hochman to observe the company's Kitchen of the Future. It's why they ditched robots and drones to focus on 'four wall' economics.
@BusinessInsider
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Thanks Ron. Thrilled to be part of this incredible foodie team.
@FoodWriterDiary
@GloriaDawson
@JennaTelesca
@livetodineout
@AJ_NRN
@euphoric_eats
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Can’t think of a better place for my first return to indoor dining than Broadway by
@Chefaymar
!! Love watching Chef guest judge on
@BravoTopChef
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Win or lose: Join me Friday at 11AM for a live chat w/
@BravoTopChef
finalist
@Chefaymar
Send questions to
#AskAmar
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Here's how
@noodlescompany
responded to criticism over its new gender-neutral restrooms after GOP Penn. lawmaker Aaron Bernstine called the signage 'stupid' on his Facebook page.
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In-N-Out for dinner. Yes, that’s a protein burger on left. Tomorrow, I head to Austin. Maybe I’ll try
@Whataburger
to compare
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Family tragedies led to Lynsi Snyder gaining control of
@innoutburger
. The 40-year-old chain prez & owner is worth $4.2B. She's about to get richer as she expands In-N-Out to two more states - Idaho and Tennessee. Here's her story via
@BusinessInsider
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SCOOP: The ghost-kitchen startup
@reeftechnology
is temporarily closing about one-third of its food trailers, or nearly 100 underperforming vessels,
@BusinessInsider
has learned.
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"We kind of used the Uber methodology: We operate, and they can come and get us if they want to."
#Ghostkitchens
are copying the Silicon Valley tech playbook. But, does this work for the low profit margin restaurant industry?
@BusinessInsider
explores.
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Wade Allen, head of innovation for Brinker-owned
@Chilis
, on creating virtual brands: Brands are hard to build, but once you build them they are hard to kill.
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A coalition of
#restaurants
is asking U.S. consumers to participate in
#TheGreatAmericanTakeout
on Tuesday, March 24, as the fallout from the
#coronavirus
pandemic continues.
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.
@innoutburger
debuts new catering truck designed for youth parties. It serves mini-fries and mini-Double Doubles. (Fries have never been available on standard Cookout Trucks). Read more via
@BusinessInsider
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#HotCocoa
update from
@innoutburger
Company Prez Lynsi Snyder says her grandparents used to have it on menu; it's now made with
@LoveGhirardelli
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Scoop: NYC to get another ultrafast grocery delivery service. Germany's Gorillas will bring its 10-minute delivery to select neighborhoods of Brooklyn later this month.
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.
@tacobell
opens its newest Cantina in a historic 1920s Hollywood storefront, once a bookstore known as a book lover's haunt for movie stars.
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Check out
@DoorDash
's first ever
#SuperBowl
ad today, where they showcase that they are more than just a food delivery company. Ad stars:
@DaveedDiggs
and the
#Muppets
via
@businessinsider
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In-N-Out Burger heiress and chain owner
#LynsiSnyder
promises to share the 'whole truth' about the 75-year-old family business in her new book about the burger chain. Got mine pre-ordered. How about you?
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One reason I love traveling to the Midwest: wacky flavored potato chips like prime rib.
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Yikes. The follow-up we’ve all been waiting for on
@FarrellsUSA
How could this have happened? 😲
Will
@marcuslemonis
give Farrell’s a second chance? Don’t miss Tuesday’s all new
#TheProfit
at 10p!
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If you're in the hunt for a gag gift,
@kfc
is selling a firelog that smells like the Colonel's famous fried chicken. Available for $18.99 at
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First outdoor dining experience in Orange County. Hit a favorite in Old Towne —
@Gabbis_Kitchen
Great experience. The food never disappoints. And, felt very safe.
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Pizza Hut goes bold and brave.
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No pantry fatigue in my house. Nothing like a good home made burger. My
@CornellSHA
daughter topped this baby with grilled mushrooms and onion. Brioche bun from
@OCBaking
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I could eat a bag of Mild in one binge watching session.
We’ve got summer in the bag. Grab Taco Bell Tortilla Chips now.
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Orange County’s Second Harvest Food Bank Starts to Grow Its Own Produce to Feed More People via
@voiceofoc
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In a bid to become the 'Starbucks of salads,'
@Sweetgreen
taps veteran exec from the coffeehouse chain to lead its new tech strategy via
@businessinsider
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My contactless Pizza has arrived. Not sure
@dominos
policy, but Driver was not wearing mask or gloves.
@JoannaFantozzi
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