News & Media
NRA appoints EVP of political advocacy
January 9, 2011
Rob Gifford has been named executive vice president of political advocacy for the National Restaurant Association, effective Feb. 7. In this role, he will work…
read nowDixie Cream Donuts signs Middle East deal
January 9, 2011
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has signed an agreement with Emirates Associated Business Group (EABG) to open nearly 100 Dixie Cream Donut Company…
read nowCinnabon names new president
January 9, 2011
FOCUS Brands Inc., parent company of Cinnabon Inc., has named Kat Cole president of the cinnamon roll bakery.
read nowQuiznos headquarters issues pink slips
January 9, 2011
Just three months after naming Greg MacDonald as its new CEO, Quiznos has laid off about 70 employees at its Denver-based headquarters.
read nowTaco Cabana launches 4 Under 400 Calories bowls
January 9, 2011
Those watching their waistlines should be excited about Taco Cabana’s new menu options that fall below the 400-calorie mark.
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Getting the message across: Hispanic marketing strategies
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Implementing a Hispanic-focused marketing plan will soon be a necessity for survival.
read nowYogurtini expands in Missouri
January 6, 2011
Yogurtini Self-Serve has opened its third Missouri location in about six months after announcing its new franchising program.
read nowGood Times reports major lift in sales
January 6, 2011
Good Times Restaurants Inc. has announced results from first quarter of fiscal 2011, which included a same-store sales increase of 13.4 percent from the same…
read nowPanda Restaurant Group picks talent management provider
January 6, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has tapped Taleo Corporation to provide its on-demand talent management solutions for recruiting, onboarding, assessments and…
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What's the connection between Deckers and White Castle?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
WHAT’S THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DECKERS AND WHITE CASTLE?
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Subway testing gluten-free options
January 5, 2011
The Subway restaurant chain is currently testing two gluten-free menu items in the Dallas and Tyler, Texas markets. The trial options roll out Jan. 10.
read nowKFC seeking innovative ideas from fans
January 5, 2011
Highlighting KFC’s sauceless, no-mess Hot Wings, the chain is looking for creative, inspiring or charitable ideas from its fans on how to repurpose its…
read nowU.S. Foodservice breaks ground on $24M distribution center
January 5, 2011
U.S. Foodservice-Albuquerque broke ground on a $24 million distribution center that will enable the company to provide better service to customers throughout…
read nowSonic honored by the Humane Society
January 5, 2011
Sonic Corp. was honored by the Humane Society of the United States today for its forward-thinking animal welfare policy.
read nowTCBY marks 30th anniversary with new flavor
January 5, 2011
In 1981, TCBY frozen yogurt opened its doors for the first time in Little Rock, Ark. Founded by Frank and Georgia Hickingbotham, TCBY’s original trademark was…
read nowBoardwalk nails down development deal
January 5, 2011
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has inked a master franchise deal with multi-unit restaurant developer Manu Patel. The agreement calls for 40-plus…
read nowSonic sales down, but improved
January 4, 2011
Sonic Corp. has announced results for its first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, which included a system-wide same-store sales decline of 2.4 percent. Although…
read nowDunkin Donuts takes franchisees to court
January 4, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts is driving an effort to withdraw the franchise rights of three separate unit operators in Billerica, Mass., a town 20 miles northwest of Boston…
read nowCarls Jr.s 12th annual scholarship program set
January 4, 2011
Carl’s Jr. has announced the details of its 12th annual Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders’ Scholarship program. Scholarship applications are available…
read nowCaptain Ds adds operations EVP to the helm
January 4, 2011
Captain D’s has named Michael Lippert as its executive vice president of operations. The former Arby’s COO, Lippert, assumed his new role JanuaryTh 4.
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