Burger King franchisee selects MICROS as preferred POS vendor

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May 5, 2010

Quality Dining Inc., one of the nation's largest franchisee restaurant companies, has selected MICROS Systems as its exclusive preferred vendor for…

Boston Teamsters threaten Dunkin' Donuts boycott

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May 5, 2010

The Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 is threatening to call a boycott against Dunkin' Donuts because it believes the company's largest distributor is stalling…

Former Starbucks exec looks forward to leading Mrs. Fields' brands

May 5, 2010

Timothy Casey is only on day three of his new job as CEO and president of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies. But he's…

New iPhone app allows restaurateurs to view video surveillance

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May 5, 2010

Pinnacle Hospitality Systems has launched a new iPhone application to allow operators to view video surveillance clips of in-store transactions from their…

Cold Stone, other Kahala brands could be impacted by Arizona boycotts

May 5, 2010

Yum! Brands promotes two Yum! China Division execs, Su now CEO

May 4, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. continues its strong focus on growth in China and has promoted Sam Su, 58, chairman and CEO for Yum! Brands China Division to lead those…

Sonic expects new media plan to do more with less

May 4, 2010

Sonic Corp. outlined a number of initiatives the company has lined up for 2010 to boost sagging same-store sales and differentiate the brand as "distinctively…

Study: Diners expect to spend 4% less on average meal

May 4, 2010

Though dining-out frequency in the U.S. restaurant industry is showing signs of stabilization, rising food costs, liquidity issues and a level of consumer…

Dunkin' Donuts launches Birthday Perk program

May 4, 2010

In honor of Dunkin' Donuts' 60th "BirthDDay," the brand has kicked off a new special offer to honor the birthday for each of its fans. Dunkin' Donuts Birthday…

White Castle's burger-scented candle a hit

May 4, 2010

White Castle apparently has a home run with its new burger-scented candle promotion. The fragrance candle, which sells for $10 in White Castle stores and…

Popeyes R&D finds inspiration in culinary immersion experience

The Popeyes Louisiana Heritage Culinary Institute offers the company's top franchisees and its culinary team a taste of New Orleans.

Yum! Brands promotes two Yum! China Division execs, Su now CEO

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May 4, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. continues its strong focus on growth in China and has promoted Sam Su, 58, chairman and CEO for Yum! Brands China Division to lead those…

Sonic expects new media plan to do more with less

May 4, 2010

Sonic Corp. outlined a number of initiatives the company has lined up for 2010 to boost sagging same-store sales and differentiate the brand as "distinctively…

Study: Diners expect to spend 4% less on average meal

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May 4, 2010

Though dining-out frequency in the U.S. restaurant industry is showing signs of stabilization, rising food costs, liquidity issues and a level of consumer…

Dunkin' Donuts launches Birthday Perk program

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May 4, 2010

In honor of Dunkin' Donuts' 60th "BirthDDay," the brand has kicked off a new special offer to honor the birthday for each of its fans. Dunkin' Donuts Birthday…

White Castle's burger-scented candle a hit

May 4, 2010

White Castle apparently has a home run with its new burger-scented candle promotion. The fragrance candle, which sells for $10 in White Castle stores and…

Popeyes R&D finds inspiration in culinary immersion experience

The Popeyes Louisiana Heritage Culinary Institute offers the company's top franchisees and its culinary team a taste of New Orleans.

Burger King appoints new global CMO

May 3, 2010

Burger King Corp. has appointed Natalia Franco as executive vice president and global chief marketing officer, effective May 17. In this executive leadership…

Dunkin' Donuts offers free coffee after Boston water main break

May 3, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is proving to Bostonians that the city does "Run on Dunkin'" with a free coffee giveaway in response to the city's boil water advisory. The…

Baskin-Robbins partners with DJ Pauly D to promo new treats

May 3, 2010

Baskin-Robbins has introduced two new 31 Below Creations ice cream mix-in treats for the spring/summer ice cream season. The new 31 Below Creations include:…