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Californians now able to count calories
December 29, 2010
Federal guidelines stipulating the display of nutritional information at restaurants will begin rolling out in March. California, however, is getting a head…
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McDonalds accused of violating privacy
December 29, 2010
McDonald’s is one of four companies accused of using their Internet ads to mine for consumer data, including websites visited, and ultimately invading the…
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Endurance, determination & training
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
It was my junior year in high school. I had always wanted to play basketball but due to a variety of circumstances did not have the chance… until now. I…
read nowSubway salutes veterans with new franchise program
December 28, 2010
Subway has introduced a new program for military veterans designed to reduce their costs associated with the purchase of a new franchise.
read nowCNBC gets icy response from Cold Stone Creamery
December 28, 2010
CNBC’s documentary “Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising,” which aired Dec. 15, seemed to peel back the layers of the $1.3 trillion franchising…
read nowLegends of McRib video winner named
December 28, 2010
Some passion for the McDonald’s McRib and a little video dexterity earned Sawyer Frye, 22, a trip to Germany and $10,000. The Carthage, N.C., man won the grand…
read nowDunkin Donuts introduces egg white wraps
December 28, 2010
Dunkin’ Donuts has long been a popular breakfast destination, but now it’s offering a host of healthy alternatives in addition to its famous Munchkins.
read nowTaco Bell celebrates bowl season in the end zone
December 27, 2010
As we eagerly wait to see if Oregon or Auburn will be crowned college football king in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) game Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz., Taco…
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Carls Jr. and Hardees launch comprehensive mobile app
December 27, 2010
As restaurant chains increasingly add mobile application programs, online loyalty rewards and location-based marketing to their repertoire, CKE Restaurants has…
read nowChurchs Chicken offers up a snack
December 27, 2010
Church’s Chicken has added the Chicken Mini Sandwich to its menu. The hand-held, portable item was launched behind strong consumer demand and after a…
read nowMcDonalds names multicultural marketing veep
December 27, 2010
McDonald’s USA has promoted Edgardo A. Navarro to its vice president, multicultural marketing position, effective Jan. 4. In his new role, Navarro will lead…
read nowJack in the Box goes big for New Years
December 27, 2010
Jack in the Box has launched a Jumbo Deal combo meal in celebration of the New Year. The combo meal, available for $3.99 plus tax, includes a Jumbo Jack…
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Recession proof: Desserts hitting the sweet spot
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Because of their affordability and cravability, dessert items will survive no matter what.
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Local: The ins, the outs and the details
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…
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McDonald's gets tangled up in WikiLeaks cables
December 22, 2010
A U.S. embassy cable from Feb. 15, 2006 reveals that quick-service giant McDonald's attempted to delay legislation of a free-trade agreement with Central…
read nowBurger King Singapore goes contactless
December 22, 2010
Burger King restaurants in Singapore have begun rolling out the Singapore Standard for Contactless ePurse Applications (CEPAS), allowing customers to use…
read nowSonic taps Zenith as creative partner
December 22, 2010
In May, Sonic Corp. outlined a number of initiatives to boost sagging sales. Among those efforts were a new media plan that "did more with less;" a plan that…
read nowHardee's Pakistan joins the Web
December 22, 2010
Just over a year since opening its first unit in Pakistan, Hardee's is finally jumping online. The company signed a contract with The Konsultant for website…
read nowNRA comments on final food safety bill passage
December 21, 2010
The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement following final passage of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act: "We…
read nowPopeyes marks Canadian milestone
December 21, 2010
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has opened its 50th Canadian restaurant in Guelph, Ontario. The location is part of an aggressive growth strategy of the Popeyes…
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