News & Media
Dairy Queen debuts in Costa Rica
October 29, 2013
The Dairy Queen system has opened its first two DQ Treat stores in Costa Rica, marking the 21st country for the brand.
read nowCulver's rolls out another pub-inspired burger
October 29, 2013
Culver's has introduced the Pepper Grinder Pub Burger for a limited time only.
read nowIFA names International Affairs director to help with global expansion
October 29, 2013
Josh Merin has been named director of International Affairs for the International Franchise Association, a new position where he will help IFA members explore…
read nowWendy's franchisee plans to triple footprint in Philippines
October 29, 2013
The Wendy's franchisee for the Philippine market is planning to triple its store count within the next two-plus years. According to Business World, Wenphil…
read nowSubway Canada launches Disney World Marathon campaign
October 29, 2013
Subway Restaurants of Canada has issued a new challenge to its Commit to Fit Ambassador, Carl Savard, to run the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna…
read nowWhataburger named a top workplace in San Antonio
October 29, 2013
Whataburger Restaurants LLC has been selected as a San Antonio Express-News Top Workplace for 2013. The company was nominated by its employees and assessed in…
read nowMcDonald's, KFC earn points for 'simplicity'
October 28, 2013
A new report from brand strategy firm Siegel + Gale outlines the impact of simplicity on a brand's revenue, loyalty and innovation. For the purpose of the…
read nowPeopleMatter secures funding to fuel expansion
October 28, 2013
PeopleMatter, a cloud-based workforce management platform designed specifically for the service industry, has announced that it has secured $16 million in…
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Menu labeling: Here we go again!
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
While we wait for regulations to be solidified, restaurant operators should use the time to be better prepared.
read nowArrowStream extends technology agreement with SpenDifference
October 28, 2013
ArrowStream Inc., a software-as-a-service supply chain management company, announced that SpenDifference LLC has renewed its technology license agreement to…
read nowTim Hortons testing dark roast coffee in U.S. and Canada
October 28, 2013
Tim Hortons is testing a new blend of dark roast coffee in two markets — London, Ontario, and Columbus, Ohio — for the first time in its 49-year history.
read nowCole Real Estate Investments purchases 21 Wendy's properties
October 28, 2013
CIT Group Inc., a provider of financing and advisory services to small businesses and middle market companies, announced that it provided a senior secured term…
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Developing menus with Millennials in mind
Watch the video to learn what Millennials expect from restaurants.
read nowGoDaddy to help US Foods customers get noticed online
October 25, 2013
GoDaddy has announced a partnership with US Foods that it said helps the company's customers leverage technology to operate more efficiently, with access to…
read nowCheckers ditches the drive-thru for Walmart presence
October 25, 2013
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. is expanding its presence across the country through a new signing with Twin Towers Trading Site Management. The burger…
read nowNRA: Customers want mobile technology as part of dining experience
October 25, 2013
New research from the National Restaurant Association, and presented this week at the Restaurant Innovation Summit in Denver, shows that customers want to…
read nowBurger King plans entry into India
October 25, 2013
Reports have surfaced about Burger King's planned entry into India, one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. A story in the India Times said the brand…
read nowDippin' Dots expands shopping mall presence
October 25, 2013
Curt Jones, founder and CEO of Dippin' Dots LLC, will be on site to celebrate the grand opening of a new location in Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, N.Y.…
read nowJack in the Box takes late-night menu promos up a notch
October 25, 2013
To further promote its new late-night Munchie Meals menu, Jack in the Box presented "No Curfew," an event held this week at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The…
read nowMcDonald's dropping Heinz after hiring of former Burger King exec
October 25, 2013
The competition is getting too close for comfort for McDonald's to continue supplying its condiments from Pittsburgh-based Heinz Co. The Post-Gazette reported…
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