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Vast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs
October 28, 2014
Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…
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McDonald’s adds support for Softcard mobile payment platform
October 28, 2014
McDonald's today announced it is adding support for Softcard. Customers can use their smartphones to pay and apply offers in both McDonald's restaurants and…
read nowCousins Subs calls Johnsonville brat subs 'huge hit'
October 28, 2014
Cousins Subs and Johnsonville Sausage came together in the late summer to offer two limited-time-only subs, the Wisconsin Steak & Brat on Italian bread and…
read nowKFC Costa Rica wins regional operations competition
October 28, 2014
For the second time in three years, KFC Costa Rica has won Yum! Brands regional team challenge competition. The competition, called the C.H.A.M.P.S. Team…
read nowBaskin-Robbins turns to Twitter for Halloween promo
October 28, 2014
Baskin-Robbins has partnered with The Hershey Company for its new Spooktacular Twitter sweepstakes. All week, fans will have the chance to win a $5…
read nowTim Hortons' dual-button Visa card receives Innovation Award
October 28, 2014
The CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card was recognized with an IVIE award for payments innovation at the recent ACT Canada Annual Awards gala held…
read nowDunkin' Donuts kicks off new interactive campaign with Liverpool Football Club
October 28, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has announced a new "Kick It with LFC Sweepstakes" in partnership with Liverpool Football Club. The sweepstakes will give one fan the chance to…
read nowPopeyes CEO added to Franchise Association board of directors
October 28, 2014
The International Franchise Association has added four new members to its board of directors, including Popeyes' CEO Cheryl A. Bachelder. They will assume…
read nowTubby's Sub Shops honor US veterans with free sub promo
October 28, 2014
Tubby's Sub Shops, will offer all veterans and active duty military the choice of free carryout of its 6- inch Grilled Steak N' Cheese or Tubby's Famous Sub on…
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Sonic launches permanent, customizable hand-crafted soda line
October 28, 2014
Sonic Drive-In today introduced its Splash Hand-Crafted Soda line, which the company calls "guilt-free, artisanal beverages."
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Carl's Jr., Hardee's add Aqua Teen Hunger Force character to marketing roster
October 28, 2014
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has added Carl Brutananadilewski, from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, to its advertising campaign roster.
read nowFarmer Brothers' coffee partner wins award
October 28, 2014
The Cup of Excellence is an annual Alliance for Coffee Excellence competition held in coffee-growing origins around the world.
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Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.
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People don’t just leave bad managers...They also leave bad schedules
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
Mobile tools help your team plan ahead, and when the schedule finds its way to mobile phones, you can kiss the 'I didn’t know' excuse goodbye.
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Prognostication: 2015 menu trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Beverages, micro-local, crowdsourcing and increased competition from nontraditional foodservice outlets are all expected to shape the restaurant landscape in…
read nowPopeyes creates new buttermilk biscuit butterfly shrimp offering
October 27, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today announced the launch of its new Buttermilk Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp, available now through Nov. 30.
read nowChick-fil-A plans drive-thru debut in Wyoming
October 27, 2014
Chick-fil-A is about ready to add its second location in Wyoming, and its first restaurant in the state with a drive-thru. According to the Wyoming Business…
read nowCulver's drops Sysco for Gordon Food Service
October 27, 2014
Culver's is reportedly switching its food supplier entirely to Gordon Food Service. The Wisconsin-based chain had also used Sysco for about 60 percent of its…
read nowHMSHost deploys WatchGuard firewall system
October 27, 2014
HMSHost has partnered with WatchGuard Technologies to secure its global networks. The company has deployed hundreds of WatchGuard Unified Threat Management…
read nowDelivery startups targeting fast food crowd
October 27, 2014
The quick-service marketplace continues to get more crowded. A growing number of online food companies are popping up, particularly in the San Francisco area…
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