Bojangles' appoints new franchise marketing manager

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December 6, 2009

Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has hired Joeshun Hunter as franchise marketing manager. In this role, Hunter is responsible for assisting Bojangles' franchisees…

The ROI in empowering front-line employees

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

QSR operators should focus on building customer relationships, and the sales will follow. Part II.

Burger King reaches 12K store milestone

December 3, 2009

Burger King Corp. has reached a significant milestone for the brand with the grand opening of its 12,000th restaurant, located in Beijing's Joy City. The…

Fla. developer sues Subway's DeLuca for breach of contract in business deal

December 3, 2009

Developer Anthony V. Pugliese III has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against Subway co-founder and president Fred DeLuca for breach of contract in a business deal…

Auntie Anne's franchisee opens chain's first Alaska location

December 3, 2009

Soft-pretzel chain Auntie Anne's has expanded its presence to 44 states with the opening of its newest location at Dimond Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The…

H1N1-fighting garlic, ginger see price spikes in China

December 3, 2009

Long believed to provide a variety of health benefits, garlic and ginger have seen increased demand in China during this flu season, according to consulting…

NRA, Ecolab partner to extend ServSafe internationally

December 3, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has announced that it has entered into a sole distributor partnership with Ecolab Inc., granting the company the exclusive…

QSRs improve guest experience with revamped Web sites

December 3, 2009

'Tis the season for Web site updates, at least for three regional quick-serve chains. Slider brands White Castle and Krystal as well as LaMar's Donuts have…

Yum! Brands outlines 2009 growth

December 3, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut has reaffirmed its full year 2009 EPS growth forecast of 12 percent, excluding special items…

How small chains can find ROI in digital signage

As the price point becomes more affordable, one-market and regional chains are getting on board.

Burger King reaches 12K store milestone

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December 3, 2009

Burger King Corp. has reached a significant milestone for the brand with the grand opening of its 12,000th restaurant, located in Beijing's Joy City. The…

Fla. developer sues Subway's DeLuca for breach of contract in business deal

by

December 3, 2009

Developer Anthony V. Pugliese III has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against Subway co-founder and president Fred DeLuca for breach of contract in a business deal…

Auntie Anne's franchisee opens chain's first Alaska location

by

December 3, 2009

Soft-pretzel chain Auntie Anne's has expanded its presence to 44 states with the opening of its newest location at Dimond Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The…

H1N1-fighting garlic, ginger see price spikes in China

by

December 3, 2009

Long believed to provide a variety of health benefits, garlic and ginger have seen increased demand in China during this flu season, according to consulting…

NRA, Ecolab partner to extend ServSafe internationally

by

December 3, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has announced that it has entered into a sole distributor partnership with Ecolab Inc., granting the company the exclusive…

QSRs improve guest experience with revamped Web sites

December 3, 2009

'Tis the season for Web site updates, at least for three regional quick-serve chains. Slider brands White Castle and Krystal as well as LaMar's Donuts have…

Yum! Brands outlines 2009 growth

by

December 3, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut has reaffirmed its full year 2009 EPS growth forecast of 12 percent, excluding special items…

How small chains can find ROI in digital signage

As the price point becomes more affordable, one-market and regional chains are getting on board.

McDonald's new Musical PlayPlace offers unique experience

December 2, 2009

McDonald's is adding music to its children's PlayPlace with a new music-themed interactive play area for children that combines play with the musical arts. The…

Wendy's adds two Deluxe Value Meals

December 2, 2009

Wendy's has added two limited-time $2.99 Deluxe Value Meals to its line up. The meal features the choice of a Double Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe or Crispy Chicken…