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Technomic report highlights franchisee organizations
November 8, 2007
CHICAGO — A new industry report from foodservice consultants Technomic Information Services provides detailed reporting and analysis of the 200 largest…
read nowPollo Campero franchisee launches marketing campaign
November 8, 2007
LOS ANGELES — ADIR Restaurants Corp., master franchisor of Pollo Campero in six western states, has launched an extensive marketing campaign communicating the…
read nowMcDonald's, Kenexa partner to customize recruitment
November 8, 2007
LONDON and WAYNE, Pa. — Kenexa has announced it has been selected by McDonald's to design a customized assessment for the recruitment of its U.K. and Northern…
read nowCheesecake recipe wins Krispy Kreme contest
November 7, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. and Taste of the South magazine have announced the winner of The Ultimate Krispy Kreme Recipe Contest. …
read nowKFC to launch NYC campaign for new strips
November 7, 2007
SEATTLE — KFC will launch its new Triple Dip Strips through a New York City campaign Nov. 9, 2007. The Triple Dip Strips Truck — a 12-foot illuminated truck…
read nowMcDonald's global comps rise 6.9% in Oct.
November 7, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 6.9 percent in October, the company announced. Systemwide sales for…
read nowSurvey: Fewer operators to expand business
November 7, 2007
NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Fewer owners and managers of small food and beverage businesses indicated during the third quarter of 2007 that they are planning to expand…
read nowNSF launches Dine Safer food-safety certification
November 7, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NSF International has partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Health to create a food-safety audit and certification program that…
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Surveying franchise success
More franchisors are using profiling tools to ensure a successful match.
read nowCaptain D's sets sights on San Antonio
November 6, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood Kitchen is looking to expand to San Antonio, Texas. "San Antonio is an ideal market for Captain D's. San Antonio…
read nowFla. tomato growers decline participation in labor deals
November 6, 2007
MAITLAND, Fla. — "Penny-per-pound" deals involving Yum Brands and McDonald's will not be executed and are considered moot, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange…
read nowSermon leads to arrest in Subway robbery
November 5, 2007
The Associated Press: A Subway sandwich shop at the True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, N.Y., was robbed at gunpoint Nov. 2, 2007, causing the following…
read nowPhillip Rudolph joins Jack in the Box
November 5, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Phillip H. Rudolph has joined Jack in the Box Inc. as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, the company has announced. …
read nowBaskin-Robbins intros holiday treats
November 5, 2007
CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has launched eight new seasonal cakes and flavors available through the end of December 2007. The new offerings include: Candy…
read nowBK names president of Latin America region
November 5, 2007
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the appointment of Armando Jacomino as president of the Latin America region. Jacomino will continue the company's…
read nowTaco Bueno signs deal for Ky., Ind. stores
November 5, 2007
DALLAS — Taco Bueno has entered into an agreement with Louisville, Ky.-based Bueno Development Group Louisville LLC and Dallas real-estate developer Clint…
read nowBK posts strong 1Q comps, revenues
November 4, 2007
MIAMI — Worldwide comparable sales at Burger King Holdings Inc. were up 5.9 percent in the first quarter of 2008, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of…
read nowCulver's Blue Spoon could herald new chain
November 4, 2007
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Blue Spoon Cafe opened recently in Middleton, Wis., as Culver's second upscale casual-dining restaurant. The restaurant, named…
read nowPollo Campero receives Zagat rating
November 4, 2007
DALLAS — Pollo Campero in Hyattsville, Md., was voted the Best Drive-Thru in the business in the 2008 Zagat Survey. The Zagat Survey is a source of consumer…
read nowDunkin' chairman to discuss brand transformation
November 4, 2007
DETROIT — The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host Jon Luther, chairman and CEO of Dunkin' Brands Inc., on Nov. 7, 2007. The meeting will be held at noon at…
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