IFA data outlines impact of lending shortfall

December 2, 2009

As lenders continue to limit financing to new franchise business owners, the ramifications will be felt in years to come, from the job market to economic…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

McDonald's new Musical PlayPlace offers unique experience

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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…

New Leon Valley, Texas, Carl's Jr. breaks opening week sales record

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December 2, 2009

Carl's Jr. continues to break company sales records as it enters into new markets. For the fourth time in the past 11 months, a newly opened Carl's Jr. has set…

QSR sixth most popular category for Coupons.com

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December 2, 2009

Coupons.com Inc., the leader in digital coupons, has announced its Top Coupon Categories for the year: Quick-service restaurant coupons were ranked the sixth…

American Express, Dunkin' pair up in reloadable card promo

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December 2, 2009

American Express and Dunkin' Donuts have partnered to promote the donut brand's rechargeable Dunkin' Donuts Card. Now through March 31, 2010, American Express…

IFA data outlines impact of lending shortfall

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December 2, 2009

As lenders continue to limit financing to new franchise business owners, the ramifications will be felt in years to come, from the job market to economic…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

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December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

McDonald's COO Alvarez to retire for health reasons

December 1, 2009

Ralph Alvarez, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has decided to retire from the company for health-related reasons, McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner…

Donut brands launch holiday lineups

December 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts each have announced their holiday offerings, including limited-time-only baked goods and holiday gifts.   At Dunkin…

QSRs among Slate's top 50 companies on Facebook

December 1, 2009

Slate's The Big Money blog has compiled a list of the top 50 companies who make the best use of Facebook. Quick-serve brands on the list include: Chick-fil-A…

Wendy's approves Panasonic as POS hardware vendor for franchisees

December 1, 2009

Panasonic has announced that the company has been officially designated by Wendy's as a NextGEN supplier of point-of-sale hardware for the Wendy's franchise…

NPD report: Gen Y to be biggest influencer in 10-year food trends

December 1, 2009

Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research…

C-stores capitalize on foodservice opportunities

7-Eleven's launch of a new hot food menu could put a squeeze on QSR sales.

McDonald's COO Alvarez to retire for health reasons

December 1, 2009

Ralph Alvarez, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has decided to retire from the company for health-related reasons, McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner…

Donut brands launch holiday lineups

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December 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts each have announced their holiday offerings, including limited-time-only baked goods and holiday gifts.   At Dunkin…

QSRs among Slate's top 50 companies on Facebook

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December 1, 2009

Slate's The Big Money blog has compiled a list of the top 50 companies who make the best use of Facebook. Quick-serve brands on the list include: Chick-fil-A…

Wendy's approves Panasonic as POS hardware vendor for franchisees

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December 1, 2009

Panasonic has announced that the company has been officially designated by Wendy's as a NextGEN supplier of point-of-sale hardware for the Wendy's franchise…

NPD report: Gen Y to be biggest influencer in 10-year food trends

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December 1, 2009

Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research…