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Report: Consumers not 'extremely' concerned about food safety
October 17, 2012
Even with frequent food safety outbreaks and recalls, concern levels about the safety of the U.S. food supply remain relatively constant with temporary spikes…
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Whataburger adds Salsa Verde to sauce lineup
October 17, 2012
Whataburger announced this week that it is now offering Salsa Verde as a new sauce option in addition to its current Picante Sauce.
read nowDairy Queen offering limited time $5 meal
October 17, 2012
Dairy Queen will feature the new Choco Mint Brownie as its Blizzard of the Month for November. The offering includes mint, brownie pieces, choco chunks and…
read nowTim Hortons recognized for environmental responsibility
October 17, 2012
Tim Hortons announced that for the first time it is included in the Canadian Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) Leadership Index. The Index recognizes various…
read nowIowa KFC franchisee adopts fryer oil management solution
October 17, 2012
Restaurant Technologies Inc. (RTI) is helping Central Iowa-based KFC franchisee Kevin Schlutz optimize his oil-management operations with its closed-loop…
read nowQuiznos adds two C-level execs to management team
October 16, 2012
Quiznos today announced the appointment of John Coletta as chief financial officer and James Lyons as chief operating officer.
read nowTim Hortons named corporate partner of Mid-American Conference
October 16, 2012
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop announced that it has reached an agreement to become an Official Corporate Partner of the NCAA Division I Mid-American…
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Operators to learn about word-of-mouth marketing in the 'social age'
October 16, 2012
Attendees of the Fast Casual Exec Summit will learn how to inspire customers to "talk up" their brands via social media.
read nowCousins Subs marks new opening with year-long giveaway
October 16, 2012
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs announced the opening of its third Greater Phoenix area location this year, scheduled for Nov. 1. In celebration of Cousins Subs…
read nowNew Bojangles franchisee opens first unit
October 16, 2012
BoCo LLC is opening its first Bojangles' restaurant today in Robbinsville, N.C.
read nowDunkin' Donuts promoting lunch sandwiches through Twitter sweepstakes
October 16, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts is pushing its lunch offerings through its "UpgraDDe Your Sandwich" Twitter sweepstakes.
read nowTechnomic: Barbell menus appeal to all income levels
October 16, 2012
The foodservice industry can build incremental sales by appealing to middle- and lower-income consumers as much as those with greater disposable income…
read nowBurger King introduces combo meal promotion
October 16, 2012
Burger King is offering a new $4.99 King Deals combo meal promotion at select West Coast restaurants. With five items to choose from, guests will be able to…
read now6 reasons why robbers will pick your business
Robbers pick the path of least resistance and for those who fail to implement the elements of robbery prevention, the chances of being robbed rise…
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Commentary: 5 tips to maximize digital menu board ROI
Operators are moving forward in their use of digital menu boards for the cost savings, greater revenues, reduced perceived wait times, flexibility and…
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KFC introduces Dip'ems with six sauce choices
October 15, 2012
KFC announced today the launch of Dip'ems, chicken tenders that come with six dipping sauces.
read nowDunkin' Donuts applies for 'Bagel Bunchkin' trademark
October 15, 2012
Will Dunkin' Donuts soon have a bagel version of its popular donut hole Munchkins? According to Boston.com, the chain has applied for the trademark, "Bagel…
read nowBurger King names winner of Design the Crown contest
October 15, 2012
Burger King has named Juliana Asturias of Bristow, Va., as the grand prize winner of its BK Crown Program's Design the Crown contest.
read nowWendy's crowdsourcing Facebook for cheeseburger ideas
October 15, 2012
Wendy's Facebook page now includes a "Show Us How You Melt" promotion asking fans to create their own cheeseburger "as good as the brand's new Bacon Portabella…
read nowNRA hosting inaugural foodservice packaging recovery summit
October 15, 2012
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) have partnered to help raise awareness of foodservice packaging…
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