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Carls Jr. marks 70th anniversary, plans Indonesian growth
July 11, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand is commemorating its 70th anniversary this month with celebrations and online giveaways.
read nowTaco Bell India taps Ogilvy as AOR
July 11, 2011
Ogilvy, which handles the creative for Yum! Brands' KFC in India, has won the duties of its sister chain Taco Bell without a pitch. Ogilvy's Delhi office will…
read nowDuke Marketing to host Local Store Marketing University
July 11, 2011
Duke Marketing LLC, has announced the launch of its Local Store Marketing University (LSM-U), an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer’s…
read nowMcDonalds UK to launch sustainable uniforms
July 10, 2011
McDonald's U.K. has tapped fashion designer Wayne Hemingway to conceive a 100-percent recycled uniform for its 85,000 staff members in time for the 201…
read nowWhataburger brings back signature Patty Melt
July 10, 2011
Whataburger's signature Patty Melt has returned for a limited time. The customer favorite will be available through Aug. 15 at Whataburger's more than 72…
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Durbin Amendment final rule increases swipe-fee cap
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
The NRA and others have expressed disappointment with the last minute interchange cap fee increase, accusing the Fed of succumbing to the banks' and card…
read nowStruggling Quiznos hires financial advisers
July 10, 2011
Denver-based Quiznos has brought in a group of financial advisors from the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and investment bank Moelis…
read nowArby's announces 'Good Mood' casting call
July 10, 2011
Arby's has launched a nationwide Casting Call Video Contest, running now through July 31, in search of a grand prize winner to appear in an upcoming…
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Are digital menu boards really that complicated?
by Scott Sharon — CEO, START
We all know there's a lot of differences between digital menu boards and traditional menu boards. They are new and there's a lot to learn, but are they really…
read nowKrispy Kreme names SVP of franchises
July 7, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has named Cindy Bay as senior vice president of U.S. Franchises and Company Stores. She will report to Jim Morgan, president and…
read nowN.M. Sonic settles $2 million sexual harassment suit
July 7, 2011
A Sonic Drive-In in Los Lunas, N.M., will settle a sexual harassment lawsuit for $2 million.
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Hardees expands into Kazakhstan
July 7, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the opening of two Hardee's restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the…
read nowHigh consumer perception marks for Subway, Wendys, Chick-fil-A
July 7, 2011
Consumers 18 and older had favorable perceptions of Subway, Wendy's and Chick-fil-A in the first half of 2011, according to YouGov BrandIndex, which measures…
read nowNewark Citys late-night eateries must hire armed security
July 7, 2011
The Newark City Council in New Jersey today approved legislation that calls for late-night eateries to post armed guards after 9 p.m. until they close…
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Baskin-Robbins unveils new international design
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New elements include LCD menu screens, lounge-style seating and new dessert display cases.
read nowCulver's co-founder passes away
July 7, 2011
George Culver, co-founder of Culver's along with his son and current CEO Craig Culver, passed away July 7 in Sauk City, Wisc. He was 88.
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Our greater food culture
by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc
In the spirit of celebrating contemporary food culture, this subway-style map (below, or click here for a larger view) is intended to serve as a snapshot of…
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Burger Wars are now Border Wars
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chains expanding in China, India, Russia, Brazil and beyond.
read nowMcDonalds Canada introduces contactless payment
July 6, 2011
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited and MasterCard Canada have partnered to roll out the MasterCard PayPass contactless payment technology at…
read nowPanda Express launches Garlic Lovers Chicken
July 6, 2011
Panda Express has launched a new, limited-time entrée, the Garlic Lover's Chicken Breast. The stir-fry dish combines a variety of vegetables including…
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