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Sonic increases share repurchase program
Sonic Corp.'s board of directors increased its share repurchase authorization from $40 million to $55 million. The company has repurchased approximately $25 million of the original $40 million … -
Yelp to include restaurant health inspection scores
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee, chairman of the US Conference of Mayors Technology and Innovation Task Force, and Yelp CEO and co-founder Jeremy Stoppelman have announced the initial integration of …4 comments -
McDonald's adds QR codes to packaging for access to nutritional info
Cups and carry-out bags also feature brand stories through a blend of text and illustrations. -
Whataburger readies for operations, customer service competition
One-hundred Whataburger restaurants have been named as semifinalists in the company's "WhataGames" competition, held to test the skills of team members in three categories: operations, corporate … -
Wendy's 2012 included record average annual restaurant sales
The Wendy's Company reported preliminary, unaudited results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2012. The company plans to release its audited financial statements on Feb. 28. CEO … -
Fiesta Restaurant Group names new chief people officer
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has named Nancy Clark as vice president — chief people officer, effective immediately. Clark has more than 15 … -
Krispy Kreme: Operations and marketing spark growth
The chain marks its debut in India this week and is also ready to open its first small shop model in the U.S.- Alicia Kelso -
PayPal brings digital wallet to NCR's restaurant merchants
This deal is of particular importance for PayPal because of the scope of NCR's point-of-sale footprint across the restaurant industry.3 comments -
Krispy Kreme adopts plan to avoid takeover
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s board of directors have adopted a tax asset protection plan intended to preserve the long-term value of the company's federal net operating loss and other tax … -
Dunkin' Donuts to open in Southern California in 2015
CEO Nigel Travis said increasing comp store sales and profitability in Dunkin' Donuts U.S. franchises is the key to accelerating growth.- Alicia Kelso -
Applebee's operator acquires 76-unit Taco Bell franchisee
Greg Flynn, founder, chairman and CEO of Applebee's franchisee Apple American Group, has created Flynn Restaurant Group LLC after acquiring Southern Bells Inc., a Yum! Brands' franchisee with 76 … -
McDonald's Australia installs DNA spray to deter robberies
McDonald's units in Sydney Australia have partnered with British company SelectaDNA to install a security system that sprays thieves with a "non-toxic solution with DNA code." According to ABC News … -
CKE Restaurants yields utility savings from energy management partnership
Ecova, a total energy and sustainability management company, has announced that CKE Restaurants, parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, has experienced utility savings of approximately … -
Taco Bell tests dollar 'Cravings' menu
As the quick-service value menu competition heats up, Taco Bell may be stepping up its game soon. According to the Huffington Post, the chain has been testing its version of the value menu in Fresno … -
Krispy Kreme wins corporate governance award
Corporate Secretary, a governance and compliance publication, has announced the winners of its Fifth Annual Corporate Governance Awards, which were presented Jan. 8 in New York City. Among this year … -
Private equity group buys stake in large Burger King franchisee
PNC Financial Services Group Inc.'s private equity arm, PNC Riverarch Capital, has acquired a controlling stake in Goldco LLC, one of the 10 largest Burger King franchisees in the U.S. According to … -
U-Swirl acquires Aspen Leaf and Yogurtini fro-yo chains
U-Swirl Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafés, has acquired specific assets of Aspen Leaf Yogurt LLC, a subsidiary of Rocky … -
Church's Chicken names new ad agency
Rob Crews, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Church's Chicken, announced today that ESW Partners will be the company's new creative ad agency of record. The Chicago-based … -
Distributed marketing empowers franchisees and sustains brand integrity
With a distributed marketing model, the local QSR has access to designs created by corporate marketers, and have a greater ability to customize these pieces to suit their specific needs.2 comments -
KFC to plant flag in Mongolia this year
KFC will debut in Mongolian at some point this year through a partnership with Tavan Bogd Group. According to Bloomberg, the Yum! Brands' company plans four restaurants in the country in 2013, all of …
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