U.S. administers nearly 412 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines

A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 18, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File PhotoOct 22 (Reuters) – The United States has administered 411,963,025 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Friday morning and distributed 501,613,665 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.Those figures are up…Continue Reading

UPDATE 1-Brazil’s markets calmed by Guedes vow to stay on, naming of new Treasury official

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s currency and stocks pared losses on Friday as the economy minister dismissed rumors he would resign and tapped an ex-planning minister to replace a senior Treasury official who quit over plans to boost spending ahead of the 2022 election.Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes gestures during a news conference with President Jair…Continue Reading

Mobivity’s 2021 Restaurant Text Marketing Benchmarks Report Reveals Positive Impact on Guest Frequency, Spend and ROI

Extensive Text Marketing Platform Data Shows Text Subscribers Visit Stores 44% More Frequently Than Non-Subscribers Phoenix, AZ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Mobivity Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: MFON), a global provider of personalized guest engagement solutions that drive customer frequency and spend, today released the findings of its 2021 Restaurant Text Marketing Benchmarks Report which demonstrates the success and impact…Continue Reading

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Continues Rapid Southern Expansion With Its First Franchise Deal in Atlanta

The unique dumpling concept continues rapid growth with its debut in Georgia, bringing five new locations to the Atlanta area Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, the nation’s fastest growing dumpling automat concept, today announced a signed multi-unit franchise deal to bring the brand to the state of Georgia for the first time. Franchisee Patrick…Continue Reading

Dickey’s Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary by Setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title

Texas-style barbecue brand to host anniversary event at The Rustic on Oct. 28 featuring live music, a luxury silent auction and a record attempt benefitting The Dickey Foundation Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit wants its 80th Anniversary Event to go down in history – literally! On Thursday, Oct. 28 starting at 6:30 p.m., Dickey’s…Continue Reading

Sweet Paris, the Famous Texan Crêperie & Café, to Open Multiple Locations in Miami

Houston-Based Fast-Casual Brand to Debut Four New Locations in Southern Florida with Two Leases Already Signed Miami, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the Houston hot spot famous for its crêpes and brunch, is expanding to the state of Florida for the first time ever with four new locations. The franchise announced it has…Continue Reading

Bouncing Back After COVID: Thumbs Off! Offers New Level of Sanitation for Restaurant Staff

Discreet Silicone Tool Stops Spread of Germs Between a Waiter and Dish Marietta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  As restaurants work to regain their guests’ trust after a long year and a half since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a simple tool is making a visible impact in establishments across the nation. Particularly in the era of hand sanitizers…Continue Reading

13 Sustainable Gifts for the Extra Green Cook in Your Life

The holidays are all about generosity and goodwill, and what better way to celebrate the season than with sustainable gifts that also give back to the Earth? While the impending climate crisis isn’t the cheeriest holiday party conversation starter, the fact of the matter is that Americans annually produce over 25 million tons of extra…Continue Reading

Poblanos Are the Only Green Peppers I Can Fully Get Behind

People hate green bell peppers. Not everybody, obviously, but certainly enough people with enough intensity that a distaste for this particular fruit isn’t exactly a niche position. For the record, I wouldn’t say that I hate green bell peppers, but I certainly don’t seek them out. More than anything else, I think they taste, well,…Continue Reading