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White Castle spotlights food truck in new social media contest
May 28, 2014
White Castle has launched its #CraveMobile Contest, giving fans a chance to win a visit from its food truck — the Crave Mobile — and host a party for 50 of…
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At 50, Chick-fil-A’s signature sandwich endures changing trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chick-fil-A’s VP of Product Strategy and Development said the chain's new grilled platform could be a game changer for QSR.
read nowWendy's franchisee provided with $35.5M credit facility for refinancing efforts
May 27, 2014
GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided $35.5 million in senior debt to Valenti Mid-South Management LLC, a Wendy’s…
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Consumer feedback should directly influence menu launches
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers' tastes are more sophisticated than ever, and bland flavors won't do anymore.
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McDonald’s automated cashier: Will it win with millennials?
by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley
Using self-service kiosks will provide the chain with customer data to enable more personal engagement and purchasing suggestions.
read nowSubway co-op selects PeopleMatter’s employee onboarding platform
May 27, 2014
Subway’s franchisee-owned purchasing cooperative, The Independent Purchasing Cooperative, has partnered with workforce talent management provider PeopleMatter…
read nowCousins Subs awards $14K to Wisconsin student-athletes
May 27, 2014
Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs awarded four high school seniors with $14,000 in scholarships as part of its second annual Wisconsin Sports Awards Scholarship…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans free doughnut giveaway
May 27, 2014
To mark National Doughnut Day, June 6, Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canadian locations are offering a free doughnut of any variety, no purchase necessary.
read nowPopeyes’ brings back most successful LTO ever
May 27, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s Chicken Waffle Tenders are back for a limited time. According to a news release, the tenders are the brand’s most successful LTO…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans Toronto growth spurt
May 27, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Toronto market.
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2014 Kitchen Innovation winners
More than 20 winners showcased energy-saving, time-saving equipment to help restaurant operators' bottom lines.
read nowVilla Enterprises brings family of restaurants to New Orleans’ Riverwalk
May 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has announced that four of its restaurant concepts – Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf's, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South…
read nowContinued growth leads NRA to add fourth hall to annual show next year
May 23, 2014
The 95th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the co-located 7th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held…
read nowMcDonald’s issues quarterly cash dividend
May 23, 2014
Earlier this week, McDonald’s board approved a quarterly cash dividend of 81 cents per share of common stock, payable on June 16 to shareholders of record at…
read nowArby’s to showcase 13-hour brisket smoking in real-time ad
May 23, 2014
On May 24, Arby’s is going for the Guinness World Record for longest TV commercial ever aired as the brand showcases its smoked brisket offering.
read nowWendy’s adds steakhouse cheeseburger to value menu
May 23, 2014
Wendy's has introduced the new Steakhouse Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe, which will be available on the brand’s Right Price Right Size menu for $1.49 at…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts partners with the USO of NYC
May 23, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has announced a year-long partnership with The USO of Metropolitan New York. The program kick-off coincides with the return of Fleet Week to the…
read nowRestaurant industry expects to add 508K jobs this summer
May 23, 2014
According to new projections from the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry expects to add 508,000 jobs this summer. If these expectations…
read nowMcDonald's Austria launches mobile order-ahead and payment app
May 23, 2014
Consumers in Austria can now use the Quick Mac mobile app from McDonald's Austria to order ahead and pay for their meal on the go, according to multiple media…
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Restaurant execs share successful mobile campaign stories
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Brands execs are finding success from mobile campaigns by using gamification, loyalty, payments and other features.
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