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Technomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels
April 15, 2014
To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…
read nowPopeyes' CFO announces departure
April 15, 2014
Mel Hope, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen SVP and chief financial officer, announced he is leaving the company effective May 23 to pursue other opportunities.
read nowRestaurant industry posts solid sales gain in March
April 15, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced that industry sales figures were up solidly in March, after a soft winter. Chief Economist Bruce Grindy said in a…
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Dunkin' Donuts' digital menu board success dependent on franchisee buy-in
by Christopher Hall — w, t
The move to digital is about staying relevant in the competitive restaurant space.
read nowFoodservice event being covered in real time via Google Glass
April 14, 2014
The Washington Restaurant Association's 2014 Northwest Foodservice Show, which kicked off Sunday and continues throughout today, is featuring Google Glass live…
read nowMarch sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry
April 14, 2014
March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…
read nowJapanese restaurant review site expands to Chicago
April 14, 2014
Japanese restaurant review site Tabelog.com is in the process of rolling out its U.S. version to Chicago. It debuted in the domestic market last April in New…
read nowArby's marks Tax Day with free curly fries
April 14, 2014
Arby's is marking Tax Day with a free snack-sized curly fry promotion all day April 15. To take advantage of the deal, guests should visit Arbys.com or Arby's…
read nowCanadian Restaurant Investment Summit schedule solidified
April 14, 2014
The fifth annual Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, produced by GE Capital, will be held in Toronto on May 6-7. According to a news release, it will…
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Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch unveiled as Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos flavor
April 14, 2014
Taco Bell leveraged Snapchat and the MTV Movie Awards Sunday to announce its newest Doritos Locos Taco flavor — Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch. The new flavor will…
read nowBaskin-Robbins further expanding LA footprint
April 14, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is planning to expand its presence in the Los Angeles market and is hosting a Franchising Seminar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PST on April 23 for…
read nowTim Hortons U.S. testing a variety of lunch sandwiches
April 14, 2014
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop has added a new, savory Italian-style sandwich to the lunch menu, featuring ham capicola, genoa salami and pepperoni.
read nowTaco Bell turns to Snapchat to unveil new Doritos Locos offering
April 11, 2014
Earlier this week, Taco Bell's chief marketing officer Chris Brandt said the next Doritos Locos Taco will be launched in early May.
read nowMcDonald's franchisee commits to end use of gestation crates
April 11, 2014
Arcos Dorados, McDonald's largest global franchisee, has announced plans to end the use of gestation crates in its supply chain. The chain is requiring its…
read nowGluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010
April 11, 2014
According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…
read nowNRA solidifies inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit lineup
April 11, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has finalized the full line-up for its inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit, which is May 19 during the NRA Show in Chicago.
read nowMcDonald's selects agency for Hispanic marketing
April 11, 2014
McDonald's has named Boden PR to head up its Hispanic account, after a review. According to PR Week, Boden replaces longtime incumbent VPE PR.
read nowDel Taco franchisees recognized for operational performance
April 11, 2014
Three of Del Taco's franchisees have received Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine's Annual MVP (Most Valuable Performer) Awards.
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QSRs covering up protective posts with new WrapCovers
April 11, 2014
Arizona-based design and printing company bluemedia has launched a new WrapCovers line of products.
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The race for QSR market share expected to intensify
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
To embrace changing trends, restaurants have expanded menus to include healthier items, value offerings and more LTOs.
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