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Subway releases 2010 tally: 2,147 new units
February 15, 2011
Subway released its 2010 development numbers, which included the opening of 2,147 new locations in 67 countries, seven Canadian provinces and all 50 U.S.
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Pretzelmaker/Great American Cookies franchisee inducted into HOF
February 15, 2011
Lawrence J. “Doc” Cohen, multi-unit owner of Global Franchise Group, has become the first franchisee ever to be inducted into the International Franchisee…
read nowWhite Castle Foundation donates $2 million in 2010
February 15, 2011
The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, White Castle’s charitable foundation, donated $2 million in 2010 to Central Ohio organizations focused on education, health…
read nowDunkin Donuts ranks first in customer loyalty
February 15, 2011
Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, provider of proprietary brand equity and customer loyalty metrics, has recognized Dunkin’ Donuts as the No. …
read nowSarku Japan hosting franchise seminars
February 15, 2011
Sarku Japan is hosting seminars in major metro markets this spring for those interested in owning a franchise.
read nowWendys franchisee selects PCI compliance system
February 15, 2011
Calhoun Management Corporation, franchisee of 28 Wendy's restaurants throughout the Southeast region, has adopted the Cybera ONE solution for security and PCI…
read nowDunkin Donuts franchisee gets financing boost
February 14, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided $5.8 million in financing to First Cup LLC, a Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchisee that operates 17 units throughout Arizona.
read nowBurger King taps head of Europe marketing
February 14, 2011
Burger King has named John Schaufelberger as president of marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
read nowKFC India launches cheaper Streetwise menu
February 14, 2011
Perhaps taking a nod from its American counterpart, KFC India plans to gear its new marketing and pricing strategy toward college students.
read nowMcDonalds France testing table service
February 14, 2011
There may not be an extensive wine list or a “Garçon,” but some McDonald’s France customers have been getting special treatment. About 50 of the chain’s…
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NAFEM: Hobart's 'Back to Scratch' program
Editor Valerie Killifer met with Hobart to discuss the company's focus on returning cooking to greater use of scratch ingredients.
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NAFEM: Vollrath's shrink wrapper
Valerie Killifer talks to Vollrath's vp of marketing about his company's new shrink wrapper. The interview took place at NAFEM 2011.
watch nowWomen make restaurant ownership gains
February 13, 2011
New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women.
read nowWhataburger celebrates Jalapeno Week
February 13, 2011
Whataburger is heating things up with its Jalapeno Week promotion. From now through Feb. 20, customers can add jalapenos to any burger, sandwich, taquito or…
read nowFood fight: Iowa restaurant sues Subway over footlong use
February 13, 2011
Most of us have had the “5-dollar footlong” jingle in our head at some point, but one Iowa establishment doesn’t think that gives Subway a complete monopoly on…
read nowPolish operator now Spains largest KFC franchisee
February 13, 2011
AmRest Holding, a Polish restaurant operator, has acquired a 76.3 percent stake in Restauravia Grupo Empresarial, a Spanish restaurant company controlled by…
read nowDunkin Brands proposes term loan increase
February 13, 2011
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced it is proposing to increase its term loan up to $15…
read nowMcDonalds goes a little bit country
February 13, 2011
Country singer Lee Brice is currently being featured in a series of videos, interviews and acoustic performances at McDonald’s restaurants throughout the…
read nowPopeyes heats up February
February 13, 2011
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., is spicing up its menus with the introduction of new Red Hot Popcorn Chicken.
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