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White Castle calls for Hall of Fame Cravers
May 3, 2011
White Castle is now seeking entries for its 11th annual Cravers Hall of Fame Contest.
read nowBojangles' sponsoring country musician Tammie Davis
May 3, 2011
Lincolnton, N.C., native and up and coming country musician Tammie Davis has signed a 12-month sponsorship agreement with Bojangles' Restaurants Inc.
read nowDunkin Brands files for IPO
May 3, 2011
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that it has filed a registration statement…
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Dunkin Donuts brings back Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
May 3, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts first introduced its Waffle Breakfast Sandwich in 2009 to much fanfare. The item returned to the menu last year and now, the chain has brought…
read nowBoardwalk signs Virginia expansion deal
May 3, 2011
A week after signing an expansion deal to open new restaurants in Alabama, Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed another agreement to open its first…
read nowTim Hortons sets Q1 results call
May 3, 2011
Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. will release its first quarter 2011 results and conference call May 12 prior to the market open.
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Wheres the beets? Vegetarian options rare in QSR segment
Analysts say the demand for vegetarianism isn't high enough to warrant a spot on the competitive menu space.
read nowWebinar to address benefits of cause marketing
May 2, 2011
Cause marketing is a trend taking over the restaurant industry as chains and independent operators alike are focusing more on their local communities.
read nowDel Taco rolls out chipotle, bacon ranch flavors
May 2, 2011
California-based Del Taco has introduced two bold new sauce flavors – Creamy Chipotle and Bacon Ranch, made with real ranch dressing and bacon.
read nowDunkin Donuts recruits Boston Red Sox for campaign
May 2, 2011
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has a major allegiance to Boston sports, having partnered with the Bruins, Celtics and now the Red Sox.
read nowCold Stone now offering online ordering
May 2, 2011
Cold Stone Creamery has launched a new online ordering website for customers to order cakes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cupcakes, available for…
read nowJ.M. Smucker sets fiscal 2011 call
May 2, 2011
The J.M. Smucker Company will conduct its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings conference call and webcast June 9 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Earnings will…
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TCBY launches healthier Super Fro-Yo
May 2, 2011
TCBY has launched its "Super Fro-Yo" frozen dessert line, a new classification of frozen yogurt that features elevated nutritional levels.
read nowChick-fil-A among chains testing sweet potato fries
May 2, 2011
Chick-fil-A is testing sweet potato waffle fries beginning this week in the Philadelphia market.
read nowBaskin-Robbins strikes gold with new flavor
May 2, 2011
Baskin-Robbins has rolled out its newest flavor for May: the Golden Oreo Gold Rush. May's Flavor of the Month blends lemon custard ice cream and Oreo icing…
read nowOnline ordering now available at White Castle
May 2, 2011
White Castle is now offering online ordering nationwide. The home of the Original Slider tested the service in March in Minneapolis before expanding it…
read nowMake the connection to better food cost
As an industry, we are facing the continuous rise of commodities that adversely affect our businesses. The rising price in grains and feed affect the price of…
read nowExecutive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage
This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry…
Presented by FastCasual.com
download nowNew Mountain Dew Coolatta now available at Dunkin Donuts
May 1, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts is doing the Dew in a whole new way. The chain has partnered with PepsiCo to introduce the new Mountain Dew Coolatta at restaurants nationwide.
read nowCarls Jr. and Hardees launch Stars for Troops Campaign
May 1, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company to Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, launches the Stars for Troops fundraising campaign this week at…
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