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QSRs find multiple uses for the iPad
While there are plenty of detractors, a number of experts see unlimited possibilities for the device.
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Wendy's expects strong ROI from salad investment
July 8, 2010
Wendy's is confident that its new premium salad line will pay off for the brand. The company has invested in new equipment, sourcing of fresh ingredients and…
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Calif. governor signs cage-free egg legislation into law
July 8, 2010
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law this week legislation that phases out the production of eggs from caged hens. The bill, A.B. 1437…
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KFC to swap vuvuzelas for free Doublicious
July 8, 2010
KFC has launched its latest marketing stunt to promote its newest offering. As the company repurposes its infamous Double Down into the Doublicious sandwich…
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Burgerville launches latest seasonal LTOs
July 8, 2010
Pacific Northwest-based Burgerville is known for its seasonal offerings. This month signals the return of its most popular seasonal menu offerings: Walla Walla…
read nowCheckers signs multiunit agreement for Hartford, Conn.
July 8, 2010
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants is furthering its strategic growth strategy with the signing of a multiunit store development agreement for five new restaurants…
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Forecasting: 'Fresh' will take Wendy's farther than new salad line
While the products may provide a sales uplift in the short-term, long-term the outlook looks a little wilted.
read nowNew iPhone app reveals beverage consumption trends
July 7, 2010
A new iPhone app could help revolutionize the restaurant industry – without customers even knowing about it. GuestMetrics' iPhone app provides beverage…
read nowSkinner: CSPI Happy Meal suit threat frivolous
July 7, 2010
McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner sent a letter Wednesday to the Center for Science in the Public Interest responding to the agency's threat to sue the quick-serve…
read nowFDA seeks public comment on menu labeling requirement
July 7, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has moved into the public comment stage as it develops regulations for the national menu labeling requirement. The new…
read nowStudy finds QSR kid-targeted advertising outpacing food
July 7, 2010
New research by the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals that quick-service advertising aimed at children has outpaced that for cereal and other foods…
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BBI revives Rex's Chicken, first store opens in Oklahoma
July 7, 2010
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has opened the first Rex’s Chicken, located at 111th and Memorial in Bixby, Okla. The opening is part of a development…
read nowTastee Freez committed to growth as it turns 60
July 6, 2010
Tastee Freez kicks off its 60th anniversary this month, which also is fittingly National Ice Cream Month. One of the longest-lived franchise operations in the…
read nowQSRs launch summer menu, contest promotions
July 6, 2010
A number of quick-service brands, including a variety of regional concepts, have launched new promotions and products for the summer. Some are leveraging…
read nowSmartphone search latest tool for new customer acquisition
July 6, 2010
A new survey by Compete has found that nearly one in three smartphone owners has called or stopped into a local business after finding it using a local search…
read nowStudy: Customers will pay more for better service
July 6, 2010
A majority (61 percent) of Americans report that quality customer service is more important to them in today’s economic environment, and will spend an average…
read nowIllinois Burger King franchisee debuts Daktronics digital signage management solution
July 6, 2010
A Burger King franchisee in St. Charles, Ill., has become the first Burger King location to utilize Daktronics Inc.'s Visiconn Internet-based digital signage…
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Cold Stone hopes to boost sales with eGift social media app
July 6, 2010
Cold Stone Creamery has launched a social media application that allows customers to send a Cold Stone Creamery gift to their friends and family via Facebook…
read nowGE Capital finances Sacramento Taco Bell franchise improvements
July 6, 2010
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has announced it is providing $9 million in financing for D. G. Smith Enterprises Inc., a Taco Bell franchisee based in…
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What QSRs need to know about mobile loyalty
With the growing popularity of smartphones, consumers are having fun with new loyalty solutions and games, and QSRs should pay attention.
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