Restaurant chains

Domino's® and Xevo Deliver In-Car Ordering to New Vehicles in 2019

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Restaurant chains, Restaurants, Domino's Pizza, Pizzerias

Domino's is working with Xevo Inc., the global leader of in-vehicle commerce and services for automakers, to launch the latest AnyWare pizza ordering platform pre-loaded in cars starting in 2019.

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  • Domino's is working with Xevo Inc., the global leader of in-vehicle commerce and services for automakers, to launch the latest AnyWare pizza ordering platform pre-loaded in cars starting in 2019.
  • The Domino's ordering feature will be automatically loaded on millions of cars with the Xevo platform starting in late 2019.
  • "Xevo Market makes it possiblefor Domino's to reach people directly in their cars,streamlining mobile ordering to help busy consumerssave time."
  • Xevo will demonstrate the Xevo Market in-vehicle experience live April 7-10 at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Domino's Pizza® Opens First Store in Bangladesh

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Friday, March 22, 2019
Restaurant chains, Food and drink, Restaurants, Domino's Pizza, Pizza, DPZ, Domino's Pizza Enterprises, Domino's Pizza Group

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is continuing its global growth momentum with the opening of its first store in Bangladesh.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is continuing its global growth momentum with the opening of its first store in Bangladesh.
  • We will also be one of the first brands to launch an ordering app that will help to redefine the pizza ordering experience for customers in Bangladesh."
  • We are confident that Domino's is going to be one of the most loved pizza brands in Bangladesh.
  • Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza.

Papa John’s and Shaquille O’Neal Enter New Partnership

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Friday, March 22, 2019
Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Food, Beverage, Specialty, Other Retail, Restaurant chains, Restaurants, National Basketball Association, Papa John's Pizza, Shaquille O'Neal

Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that NBA Hall of Famer and restaurateur Shaquille ONeal will be joining Papa Johns as a member of the Companys Board of Directors and as an investor in nine Papa Johns restaurants in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

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  • Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that NBA Hall of Famer and restaurateur Shaquille ONeal will be joining Papa Johns as a member of the Companys Board of Directors and as an investor in nine Papa Johns restaurants in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
  • In addition, Mr. ONeal will enter into a marketing agreement to be an ambassador for the Papa Johns brand.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Shaquille and welcome him to the Papa Johns Board, said Jeff Smith, Chairman of the Papa Johns Board of Directors.
  • I have truly enjoyed the high-quality Papa Johns product for years and am excited to be able to help Papa Johns raise their game to new heights, said Mr. ONeal.

Great Harvest Bread Company Reinvents Model with the Multi-Unit Franchisee in Mind

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Food and drink, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Restaurant franchises, Great Harvest Bread Company, Fast casual restaurants, Panera Bread, Bread, Franchising

Aiming to be the only bakery cafe of its kind, Great Harvest is more than just an artisan, specialty bread business.

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  • Aiming to be the only bakery cafe of its kind, Great Harvest is more than just an artisan, specialty bread business.
  • Great Harvest Bread Co. , is as turn key as you want it to be with its unique freedom franchise.
  • The hub and spoke model provides an incomparable investment opportunity that allows someone to own multiple Great Harvest Bread Company locations for the price of a single Panera and dominate more territory.
  • To learn about franchising opportunities with Great Harvest Bread Company, go to https://www.greatharvest.com/franchise .

Topgolf Names Rebecca Fine as New Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Sports entertainment, Topgolf, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Panera Bread, Human behavior

DALLAS, March 20,2019 /PRNewswire/ --Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf hired Rebecca Fineas Chief People Officer to align people strategies to both its business and growth strategies.

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  • DALLAS, March 20,2019 /PRNewswire/ --Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf hired Rebecca Fineas Chief People Officer to align people strategies to both its business and growth strategies.
  • Fine will be based inDallas, Texas, and will report to Topgolf Entertainment Group CEODolf Berle.
  • Prior to joining Topgolf, Fine spent seven years at Panera Bread as the Chief People Officer, leading Human Resources during the height of the company's growth from 300 to more than 1,600 locations and 50,000 Associates.
  • "Topgolf is a place where innovation and fun fuse together, changing the way people gather and play golf," said Fine.

California Pizza Kitchen Introduces New Spring Seasonal Dishes, Hand-Crafted Sangrias, and an Expanded Catering Menu

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Food, Beverage, CPK, Menu, PizzaExpress, Restaurant chains, Restaurants

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) welcomes guests to celebrate the start of spring with a new selection of globally inspired seasonal menu items launching nationwide* today.

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  • California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) welcomes guests to celebrate the start of spring with a new selection of globally inspired seasonal menu items launching nationwide* today.
  • Featuring the freshest ingredients bursting with creative international flavors, CPKs new seasonal menu includes the Spicy Milano Pizza, Sticky Asian Cauliflower, and new varieties of CPKs innovative, hand-crafted Sangrias made with premium wines and spirits.
  • We welcome our guests to explore these dishes and find new favorites with our CPK Menu Adventure Guarantee.
  • Available for pick-up or CPK Delivery straight from CPKs kitchens to your door, CPK Catering takes the worry out of catering any gathering or event.

Papa John’s Appoints Michael Dubin and Jocelyn Mangan to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Food, Beverage, Restaurant chains, Restaurants, Papa John's Pizza, Companies, Dollar Shave Club, Papa John, OpenTable, Johns

Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that Michael Dubin, CEO and Founder of Dollar Shave Club, and Jocelyn Mangan, CEO and Founder of Him For Her and a former executive at Snagajob and OpenTable, have been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors as new independent directors.

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  • Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that Michael Dubin, CEO and Founder of Dollar Shave Club, and Jocelyn Mangan, CEO and Founder of Him For Her and a former executive at Snagajob and OpenTable, have been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors as new independent directors.
  • We are pleased to welcome Michael and Jocelyn to the Papa Johns Board, said Jeff Smith, Chairman of the Papa Johns Board of Directors.
  • We expect their skills and insights to contribute to the positive actions we have underway to capitalize on Papa Johns BETTER INGREDIENTS.
  • Ms. Mangan said, Papa Johns was the first company in its category to launch many technology initiatives, including online ordering across all of its restaurants nationwide.

Papa John’s Announces National Partnership with DoorDash

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Women, Online Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Family, MEN, Restaurant chains, Restaurants, DoorDash, Papa John's Pizza, Companies

(NASDAQ: PZZA) announced a national partnership with DoorDash , the fastest-growing on-demand destination for door-to-door delivery, offering delivery from more than 1,400 restaurants.

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  • (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced a national partnership with DoorDash , the fastest-growing on-demand destination for door-to-door delivery, offering delivery from more than 1,400 restaurants.
  • By working with partners like DoorDash, Papa John's continues to find ways to reach new customer segments and expand its off-premise offerings through delivery and takeout.
  • This partnership extends our continued commitment to meet customers wherever they are and provide simple, easy ordering for guests in addition to our own world-class Papa Johns mobile app, Anne Fischer, SVP of Customer Experience, said.
  • More than 60 percent of Papa Johns transactions occur online.

Papa John’s Announces Launch of Foundation to Support Better Lives, Better Community

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Women, Education, University, Philanthropy, Children, Retail, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Foundation, Restaurant chains, Restaurants, Papa John's Pizza, Fast-food restaurants

Today at Bennett College, Papa Johns International (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced the official launch of its foundation, The Papa Johns Foundation for Building Community, to support communities as they work together for equality, fairness, respect and opportunity for all.

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  • Today at Bennett College, Papa Johns International (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced the official launch of its foundation, The Papa Johns Foundation for Building Community, to support communities as they work together for equality, fairness, respect and opportunity for all.
  • Bennett College was the first recipient of a grant from the Foundation, with a gift of $500,000 and advertising expenditures to support #StandwithBennett .
  • Were thrilled to kick off this commitment and support better lives and better community for our team members, franchisees and customers across the country.
  • We are so grateful to have the Papa Johns Foundation as a new partner.

The First Day of Spring Comes with a Free Cone at Participating DQ® Locations

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Discount, Variety, Restaurant, Bar, Children, Retail, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Family, Fast-food restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Berkshire Hathaway, Culture of the Southern United States, Dairy Queen, Cone

The good news is that like the start of spring, DQ Free Cone Day is just around the corner.

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  • The good news is that like the start of spring, DQ Free Cone Day is just around the corner.
  • The consumer survey also uncovered that:
    People are happier on Free Cone Day than they are on their own birthday.
  • 61.6 percent would share a bite of their DQ cone with their significant other, but only 23 percent would share the first bite.
  • Following Free Cone Day, DQ is offering a small regular or dipped soft serve cone for 50 cents, available for redemption only with the DQ mobile app, March 21-31 at participating DQ and DQ Grill & Chill locations.