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BK U.K. taps digital menu board provider
December 15, 2010
Menu boards at Burger King restaurants throughout the United Kingdom are about to feature a sharper image. The company has selected LG Electronics and…
read nowNew BK management sends franchisees to bed earlier
December 15, 2010
Nocturnal Burger King fans craving a Whopper at 1:59 a.m. are now going to have to wait it out. The company, under new management, has decided it will no…
read nowNRA partners with CMSText for mobile marketing
December 15, 2010
The National Restaurant Association has announced a new partnership with CMSText to bring text message marketing solutions to its 380,000+ member restaurant…
read nowSeasonal flavors spice up menus
December 14, 2010
The latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel finds that restaurant chains are responding to consumer demand by spicing up their menus with fall…
read nowPDQ POS goes mobile
December 14, 2010
Signature Systems Inc., the maker of the PDQ POS system, has recently released PDQ Mobile, a point of sale mobile-reporting solution that sends restaurant…
read nowMotor City puts the brakes on QSR ban idea
December 14, 2010
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based organization, has called for a moratorium on new quick-service restaurant…
read nowMcDonalds New Years resolution: 200 units in China
December 14, 2010
McDonald’s has its resolution for 2011 in place, and it includes as many as 200 new restaurants in China.
read nowWendys veteran takes over 20 franchises
December 14, 2010
Tri-Cities Restaurant Group has purchased 20 Wendy’s units from Monitor Systems Inc. in eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia markets. As part of the…
read nowDunkin dishes out holiday deals
December 14, 2010
Holiday procrastinators need not fret. Dunkin’ Donuts is now offering coffee deals, online promotions and gift ideas to help get you through the chaotic season.
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The gloves are off: Lawsuit vs. McDonalds filed
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
December 14, 2010
After six months of talk, the Center for Science in Public Interest is finally walking the walk.
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To buy or to build: A very good question
If you're planning to open a restaurant, the option of buying or building each have their own set of pros and cons. Here's what you should consider.
read nowKFC boosts New Zealand franchise numbers
December 13, 2010
While KFC continues to challenge Yum! Brands’ U.S. sales, the quick-service chain seems to be having the exact opposite effect overseas.
read nowJack in the Box Inc. adds board member
December 13, 2010
James M. Myers has been named to the board of directors for Jack in the Box Inc., effective immediately. Myers is president and CEO of PETCO Animals Supplies…
read nowHipcricket achieves breaking sales with industry campaigns
December 13, 2010
Mobile marketing and advertising firm Hipcricket has announced the company's achievement in record sales and its development and implementation of twice as…
read nowUnemployment hampers restaurant recovery, but volumes gain slight edge
December 12, 2010
With continued high unemployment across the U.S., restaurant traffic remained down 1 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2010; however, positive signs…
read nowMcDonalds customers data compromised
December 12, 2010
McDonald’s is scrambling to clean up a potential customer data security breach by an unauthorized third party. The quick-service giant issued an alert on its…
read nowBK offers a two-for holiday deal
December 12, 2010
Burger King Corp. is playing the role of Santa’s little helper this holiday, offering two Original Chicken Sandwiches for the price of one.
read nowCoca-Cola and Chromocell exploring new flavor options
December 12, 2010
The Coca-Cola Company and Chromocell Corporation have teamed up for an innovative sweetener technology collaboration. The partnership will include the…
read nowDunkin Donuts spreads in Georgia, Detroit
December 12, 2010
Dunkin’ Donuts is spreading like wildfire. The company, which is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan that has included 338 new openings this year…
read nowFood Safety Summit to tackle government regulations
December 12, 2010
The 2011 Food Safety Summit is April 19-21 in Washington, DC. Registration for the event is now open with early bird discounts available.
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