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Famous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
read nowHardee's franchisee gets financing boost from GE Capital
January 24, 2011
GE Capital Franchise Finance has provided $15.3 million in financing to Paradigm Investment Group LLC, a large Hardee's franchisee. The credit facility…
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U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable
January 24, 2011
The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…
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Taco Bell responds to lawsuit; threatens countersuit
January 24, 2011
Irvine,Calif.-based Taco Bell Corp. has responded to a lawsuit brought forth this week by Alabama law firm Beasley Allen claiming that the company misleads…
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McDonalds reports positive 2010 numbers
January 23, 2011
McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…
read nowThai chains install credit card terminals
January 23, 2011
A long list of restaurants in Thailand have boosted their customer service experience. Posnet, an EFTPOS network service provider, has deployed…
read nowBurger King Canada rolling out 20/20 design
January 23, 2011
A Burger King unit in Thunder Bay, Ontario, was the latest in Canada to shift to the company’s 20/20 design, a global initiative that features a contemporary…
read nowWheres the beef? Taco Bell sued on behalf of all consumers
January 23, 2011
Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles P.C., a Montgomery, Ala.-based law firm, has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, claiming it misleads…
read nowWendys earns top ratings in Rasmussen poll
January 23, 2011
If the burger wars are still going on, Wendy’s seems to have a favorable attack plan. A survey conducted by Rasmuseen Reports, an electronic media company that…
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Four options for menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
For weeks I have wanted to write this blog; the one that lets you know options and choices for finally getting menu nutritional information on your menu/from…
read nowThree cheers for Pretzelmakers video contest
January 20, 2011
Pretzelmaker has launched an online video contest, “Cheer with a Twist,” geared toward cheerleaders across the country and playing on the brand’s “freshness…
read nowTCBY secures Texas-sized expansion deal
January 20, 2011
TCBY has signed a deal with Lone Star Yogurt to open 200 stores within the next 10 years throughout Texas. The first store is slated to open this month in Lone…
read nowWinter doesnt deter iced coffee cravings
January 20, 2011
Although conducted smack dab in the middle of winter, a new survey by Dunkin’ Donuts unearthed a big craving for iced coffee.
read nowMTV show too racy for Taco Bell
January 20, 2011
Taco Bell’s commercials have rarely been mundane. The company gave us a talking Chihuahua, a comic book-inspired Super Delicious Ingredient Force and Charles…
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Checkers/Rallys unveils new digital campaigns
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has launched a robust digital campaign that includes new websites for both its Checkers and Rally’s brands, a mobile web…
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Arby's put up for sale
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
January 19, 2011
The end is near for the Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. partnership. The company announced today that it’s exploring “strategic alternatives” for the Arby’s brand…
read nowMcDonalds renews partnership with NHL
January 19, 2011
McDonald’s USA has renewed its agreement as a partner of the National Hockey League. In doing so, the quick-service chain positions itself as title sponsor for…
read nowNRA launches 'America Works Here' campaign
January 19, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has launched its "America Works Here" campaign that will help educate opinion leaders, policymakers, and their staff…
read nowCupid aims at White Castle
January 19, 2011
For the 21st year, White Castle is accepting reservations for Valentine’s Day. Couples can enjoy a candlelit dinner complete with special menus, tableside…
read nowHardees salutes military families
January 19, 2011
Hardee’s restaurants in the North Carolina market have raised nearly $95,000 for the Patriot Foundation, which supports children of military families and…
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