Q&A: Dunkin' CEO talks 2010 strategy

Nigel Travis is focused on improving store and franchise economics as well as growth across mid-America.

More QSRs kick off Lenten promos

February 14, 2010

More quick-service restaurants are advertising their Lenten specials, including Culver's, Del Taco, Submarina and Wendy's.   Culver's has two new seafood…

Auntie Anne's celebrates Free Pretzel Day

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February 14, 2010

Auntie Anne's is encouraging customers to snack by bringing back Free Pretzel Day, celebrated this year on Feb. 20 at its U.S. stores. Customers can visit…

Tenn. Wendy's franchisee implements Syrus back-office solution

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February 14, 2010

Carlisle Corp., a 96-store, four-state Wendy's restaurant franchise headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., has implemented back-office service and software provider…

Tim Hortons customers donate $700K UNICEF Haitian relief

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February 14, 2010

In just two weeks, Tim Hortons customers have donated $700,000 (Canadian dollars) for UNICEF to help children affected by the earthquake in Haiti.   From Jan.

Sentina launches low-cost, eco-friendly LED displays

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February 14, 2010

Sentina has announced the launch of its new Sentina uSign Series of LED displays for restaurants, bars, hotels and all customer facing retail businesses…

Q&A: Dunkin' CEO talks 2010 strategy

Nigel Travis is focused on improving store and franchise economics as well as growth across mid-America.

Subway continues to trump Taco Bell in healthy perception

February 11, 2010

Quick-service chains from Taco Bell to Carl's Jr. touted their better-for-you offerings in January. But their marketing efforts weren't enough to convince…

McDonald's debuts smoothies at Olympic Winter Games

February 11, 2010

McDonald's Corp. previewed its upcoming Real Fruit Smoothies Thursday as the company launched its global activities for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter…

Taco Bell adds NBA All-Star Skills Challenge sponsorship

February 11, 2010

Taco Bell has announced the debut of its involvement in the NBA All-Star Game with the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. The event will be televised nationally as…

Denver man fights arrest over Sonic Happy Hour dispute

February 11, 2010

A Denver man spent more than $7,000 in legal fees defending himself against criminal charges brought about last February when he became angry after being…

Radiant Systems launches application to reduce employee theft

February 11, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the launch of Aloha Restaurant Guard, a powerful application within its Hosted Solutions suite that helps deter employee…

Mass. working on food allergy safety plan for restaurants

February 11, 2010

With the incidents of food allergies continuing to rise, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health hopes to implement a plan this summer to require…

BKC has more than XT planned for menu

At a recent conference, BKC CEO John Chidsey talked menu development and growth — and said the company has resolved the ad fund dispute with franchisees.

Subway continues to trump Taco Bell in healthy perception

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February 11, 2010

Quick-service chains from Taco Bell to Carl's Jr. touted their better-for-you offerings in January. But their marketing efforts weren't enough to convince…

McDonald's debuts smoothies at Olympic Winter Games

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February 11, 2010

McDonald's Corp. previewed its upcoming Real Fruit Smoothies Thursday as the company launched its global activities for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter…

Taco Bell adds NBA All-Star Skills Challenge sponsorship

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February 11, 2010

Taco Bell has announced the debut of its involvement in the NBA All-Star Game with the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. The event will be televised nationally as…

Denver man fights arrest over Sonic Happy Hour dispute

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February 11, 2010

A Denver man spent more than $7,000 in legal fees defending himself against criminal charges brought about last February when he became angry after being…

Radiant Systems launches application to reduce employee theft

by

February 11, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the launch of Aloha Restaurant Guard, a powerful application within its Hosted Solutions suite that helps deter employee…

Mass. working on food allergy safety plan for restaurants

February 11, 2010

With the incidents of food allergies continuing to rise, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health hopes to implement a plan this summer to require…