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The problem with marketing to social media 'influencers'
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
Everyone wants to be a social media influencer these days, right? Can you imagine how excited I was when received this email message from Klout and the brand…
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Dunkin' Donuts unveils new look for packaged hot tea
April 10, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts unveiled a new look for its packaged hot tea, featuring a new design with modernized graphics. The new boxes of packaged tea, available in…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans three-day promo to thank customers
April 10, 2013
Baskin-Robbins is thanking its loyal guests with three "Guest Appreciation Days" from April 23 through April 25. During that time, participating Baskin-Robbins…
read nowWhite Castle launches new philanthropic program: Castle Shares
April 10, 2013
To mark the launch of its new Castle Shares philanthropic program, White Castle is offering Original Slider-scented candles on houseofcrave.com. Net proceeds…
read nowA&W standardizes POS software at corporate restaurants
April 10, 2013
Task Retail Technology (TRT), a provider of cloud-based point-of-sale software and services, has been selected to deploy its xchangexec suite of software…
read nowRevention adds dual pay rate feature for delivery drivers
April 10, 2013
Revention's new dual driver pay rate feature provides the ability to monitor and review delivery drivers' hours worked in-store versus hours worked on the road…
read nowCarl's Jr. to debut in Denmark in the fall
April 10, 2013
CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. announced an agreement with Dansk Supermarked to open the first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Denmark. The restaurant is scheduled to…
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How hiking is like running a business
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
We are conditioned to keep going forward, but a careful retreat or horizontal strategy sometimes is the best way to make faster uphill progress.
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Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that…
read nowIs China's bird flu crisis a big concern for international QSRs?
April 9, 2013
Still reeling from the effects of a poultry supply chain crisis in China earlier this year, Yum! Brands now faces even more tumult from an avian flu outbreak…
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What every restaurant should know about going gluten-free [Infographic]
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gluten-free has proven to be no passing trend; operators can either watch it continue to grow or join in and truly offer something for everyone.
read nowAdult-only restaurant visits up for the first time in four years
April 9, 2013
According to new research from The NPD Group, adult-only restaurant visits increased by 1 percent in 2012, the first time in four years this category grew.
read nowCulver's airs first LTO TV spot in three years
April 9, 2013
A new marketing campaign announcing the return of Culver's Colby Jack Pub Burger marks the first time in nearly three years the restaurant has featured a…
read nowSubway to plant flag in Kenya
April 9, 2013
Subway announced its plans to debut in Kenya as early as August. According to Business Daily Africa, the Connecticut-based chain is focused on the market…
read nowSubway appoints VP of operations, director of product safety
April 9, 2013
The Subway restaurant chain announced that Suzanne Greco, vice president of Research and Development, is now also vice president of Operations, while veteran…
read nowWienerschnitzel Big City sweepstakes spotlights regional hot dogs
April 9, 2013
Wienerschnitzel has announced its "Big City Favorites" Sweepstakes via its Facebook page, offering fans the chance to win a free trip to New York, Chicago or…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's plan entries in Denmark, Guatemala, Puerto Rico
April 9, 2013
CKE Restaurants hit a growth milestone this week with the 500th international restaurant opening of its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. On April 6, Bright Star…
read nowArby's provides a tax break to fans
April 9, 2013
Once again on April 15, Arby's restaurants will offer a Tax Day Curly Fry Giveaway. This is the third consecutive year for the promotion.
read nowIFA: Lending to franchises reaches highest level since recession
April 9, 2013
Lending to America's franchise businesses will reach its highest level since the recession, providing $23.9 billion in lending to support 59,300 unit…
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Dunkin' Donuts uses LTO strategy to 'talk to customers'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Dunkin' is working on a loyalty program that makes sense with a franchised system.
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