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McDonald's franchisee in Germany tests delivery
November 26, 2013
A McDonald's franchisee in Germany tested delivery service for one day last week during an event called Crazy Saturday. According to The Local, Christian…
read nowNY Wendy's accepting payments through E-ZPass tags
November 26, 2013
Five State Island, N.Y., Wendy's restaurants are using a new service called iDriveThru, which allows customers to use their E-ZPass tags to pay for meals at…
read nowYub launches 'offline affiliate network' to track ad spend
November 26, 2013
The Mountain View, Calif.-based company Yub has launched what it said is the world's first offline affiliate network that enables merchants, retailers and…
read nowWendy's unloads 23 more restaurants to franchise system
November 26, 2013
The Wendy's Company has sold 23 more restaurants to its franchisee system. The most recent sale is to Group W Partners LLC, led by veteran Wendy's franchisees…
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Podcast: Email marketing, CRM with Fishbowl CEO
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
In episode #016 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Scott Shaw, CEO and Founder of Fishbowl, a provider of marketing software and services to the…
read nowStudy highlights importance of mobile for restaurant research
November 26, 2013
Mobile is playing increasingly dominant role in U.K. restaurant searches. According to new research from the restaurant category of the U.K. Mobile…
read nowHenny Penny appoints new CFO
November 25, 2013
Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation announced the promotion of Carolyn Wall to the position of chief financial officer.
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Business travelers abandoning QSRs for fine, casual dining meals
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
To target business crowds, limited-service concepts should consider adding catering and delivery.
read nowTim Hortons treats Black Friday retail workers to free coffee
November 25, 2013
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop's "Holiday Helpers" will be surprising retail employees with a special edition travel mug that entitles them to free coffee…
read nowDunkin' Donuts marks the holidays with coffee promos
November 25, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced special coffee offers and coffee-themed gifts, both in-store and online. Dunkin' Donuts' holiday coffee celebration includes…
read nowSouth Philly Steaks and Fries adds fried pickles to sandwich
November 25, 2013
South Philly Steaks & Fries has rolled out a Fried Pickle & BBQ Steak Sandwich, featuring USDA beef, fried pickles and raw onions, and topped with…
read nowYum! Brands declares quarterly dividend
November 25, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $750 million in additional shares of common stock and declared a dividend…
read nowSignagelive showcasing plug-and-play DMB app at innovation expo
November 25, 2013
Signagelive, a global technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based digital signage solutions, is presenting its plug-and-play digital menu…
read nowAuntie Anne's plans 65 new nontraditional units in 2014
November 25, 2013
With more than 1,000 domestic stores and locations in venues such as shopping malls, outlet centers, airports and amusement parks, Auntie Anne's is continuing…
read nowDairy Queen encourages fans to name 'Today' show goldfish
November 25, 2013
As NBC's "Today" show solicits name suggestions for the Orange Room's new goldfish mascot, the Dairy Queen system is asking customers to vote for the name…
read nowSenators introduce bill for more flexible menu labeling regulations
November 25, 2013
The American Pizza Community has announced its support for bipartisan Senate legislation introduced last week by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Angus King…
read nowPennsylvania joins NRA Education Foundation ProStart program
November 22, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that Pennsylvania has joined ProStart, a two-year program that provides high school…
read nowPeople Report announces plans for workforce diversity study
November 22, 2013
People Report, providers of service-sector human capital and workforce analytics, has partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance to…
read nowTillster lands silver prize in Best in Biz Awards
November 22, 2013
Tillster has been named a Silver winner of the Best in Biz Awards for the Company of the Year – Medium Category, according to a company news release. The Best…
read nowSurvey: Millennials want to eat healthier
November 22, 2013
A new joint survey conducted by Subway Restaurants and MTV explored the eating habits of Millennials. According to the results, 80 percent of consumers in…
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