Dutch Bros. franchisee finds ROI in mobile marketing

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January 25, 2010

A Phoenix-based Dutch Bros. Coffee franchisee has reaped the benefits of implementing a mobile marketing solution. Local franchise owner Jim Thompson turned to…

Tim Hortons Canada adds English muffin breakfast sandwich

January 24, 2010

Tim Hortons has added an English muffin breakfast sandwich to its Canadian stores' menu. To celebrate the new item, participating restaurants are offering all…

ACS, McDonald's extend IT services contract

January 24, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has signed a five-year information technology contract extension with Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (ACS), furthering ACS' existing…

Yoshinoya expands U.S. presence with 99th location

January 24, 2010

Yoshinoya has announced that it will open its 99th U.S.-based restaurant Jan. 23, 2010, in Escondido, Calif. The Escondido site joins Yoshinoya restaurants in…

Technomic lowers 2010 restaurant industry forecast

January 24, 2010

Citing continued concern over job losses, underemployment and continued consumer frugality in dining away from home, Technomic revised its 2010 U.S.

McDonald's to put 'pedal to the metal' on value positioning

January 24, 2010

McDonald's will continue its emphasis on value as it expects the challenging economic environment to continue, with January U.S. sales expected to remain flat…

Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.

Tim Hortons Canada adds English muffin breakfast sandwich

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January 24, 2010

Tim Hortons has added an English muffin breakfast sandwich to its Canadian stores' menu. To celebrate the new item, participating restaurants are offering all…

ACS, McDonald's extend IT services contract

by

January 24, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has signed a five-year information technology contract extension with Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (ACS), furthering ACS' existing…

Yoshinoya expands U.S. presence with 99th location

by

January 24, 2010

Yoshinoya has announced that it will open its 99th U.S.-based restaurant Jan. 23, 2010, in Escondido, Calif. The Escondido site joins Yoshinoya restaurants in…

Technomic lowers 2010 restaurant industry forecast

by

January 24, 2010

Citing continued concern over job losses, underemployment and continued consumer frugality in dining away from home, Technomic revised its 2010 U.S.

McDonald's to put 'pedal to the metal' on value positioning

by

January 24, 2010

McDonald's will continue its emphasis on value as it expects the challenging economic environment to continue, with January U.S. sales expected to remain flat…

Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.

New Burger King Whopper Bar to serve beer

January 21, 2010

Burger King's Whopper Bar already has brought a whole new sense of hip to the burger chain. Now, the specialty concept designed for hot tourists spots will…

Del Taco boldly goes after Star Trek Online preview

January 21, 2010

Del Taco has partnered with videogame publisher Atari Inc. in a special promotion allowing fans early access to the highly anticipated online game (MMO) Star…

Harris Poll reveals consumers' coupon-hunting trends

January 21, 2010

More quick-service brands turned to couponing in 2009 to boost traffic during the recent slow periods, and brands that have historically couponed, such as…

Burger King celebrates its debut in Russia

January 21, 2010

The first Burger King store in Russia has opened in the Metropolis shopping mall in Moscow. The new market entry is part of the company's expansion strategy in…

El Pollo Loco pulls back on Chicago expansion

January 21, 2010

In 2004, El Pollo Loco announced its plans for a national expansion, including entry into the Chicago market. Now, The Sun Times reports that two of the…

Coffee equipment advances ease of brewing

From dispenser/servers for holding to automated features for brewers, operators have plenty of options.

New Burger King Whopper Bar to serve beer

January 21, 2010

Burger King's Whopper Bar already has brought a whole new sense of hip to the burger chain. Now, the specialty concept designed for hot tourists spots will…