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Sonic apple slices recalled over Listeria concern
December 12, 2012
Ohio-based Freshway Foods has voluntarily recalled more than 6,600 pounds of sliced apples due to possible Listeria contamination. According to the Food…
read nowCinnabon marks 1,000th location milestone
December 12, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. opened its 1,000th bakery this week at the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. The company's first bakery also opened in Washington State, in the…
read nowCold Stone Creamery launches catering program
December 12, 2012
Cold Stone Creamery has launched a new catering program at select locations nationwide. The new catering service includes five new miniature novelties — Cake…
read nowDigital menu provider upgrades software
December 12, 2012
Noventri, a digital menu provider, has updated its Noventri Suite digital signage/menu software. The most impressive feature of the new release, Version 2.6…
read nowPoints-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators
December 12, 2012
A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.
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Top 2012 (non-menu) stories for the QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Intensified competition has been driven by comprehensive rebranding efforts.
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Check average UP with waist line DOWN ...
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Offering a discount to anyone who has half of their entrée boxed for take-home immediately when served avoids the dreaded sharing of one dish and also promotes…
read nowMillennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends
December 11, 2012
Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…
read nowTim Hortons launches holiday merchandise
December 11, 2012
Tim Hortons has released its annual limited-edition mugs and tree ornaments, and, new this year, toques and Tim Hortons Tassimo T-Discs. The holiday…
read nowSpecialty beverage supplier signs agreement with QSR chain
December 11, 2012
Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, today announced it has successfully entered into a comprehensive set of…
read nowBurger King Latin America integrates digital channels
December 11, 2012
Following the launch of its first ever unified website in the Latin America and Caribbean region earlier this year, the Burger King brand has rolled out new…
read nowWendy's franchisee deploys WyckWyre hiring tool
December 11, 2012
WyckWyre, the applicant tracking system focused on the food and hospitality industry, and BF Companies, a 165-unit Wendy's franchisee, announced their…
read nowRestaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
December 10, 2012
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…
read nowCarl's Jr. in Mexico goes Swiss for digital menu boards
December 10, 2012
Junior Foods, which operates the Carl's Jr. quick-service restaurant franchises in Mexico, has opted for the QL Digital Signage platform from Switzerland-based…
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Food advertising protests endanger TV for kids
by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma
If some parents are happy to abrogate their responsibility for setting rules for their children's eating habits, they are not going to be happy when there is…
read nowQSR brands among most requested gift cards for holidays
December 10, 2012
Santa will be busy visiting some quick-service restaurant brands this holiday season in order to fulfill the wish lists of consumers. GiftCardRescue.com's…
read nowNRA CEO honored by Campaign to End Obesity
December 10, 2012
National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice…
read nowCulver's plans to enter Florida market in 2013
December 10, 2012
Culver's announced today that it will enter the Florida market in 2013, with at least three restaurants planned in the Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota areas.
read nowFranchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended
December 10, 2012
According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…
read nowCarl's Jr. launches first online deal in Canada
December 10, 2012
Carl's Jr.'s restaurant in Kelowna, British Columbia — the brand's first in Canada — is featuring its first online deal with partner Smart Betty.
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