Why opportunities for QSRs go up when guests buy down

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Operators should focus on the new opportunities that abound during the current economy. Part I.

Restaurant industry outlook improves slightly

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November 29, 2009

The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in October, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Whataburger kicks off holiday coupon campaign

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November 29, 2009

Whataburger Restaurants is helping its fans celebrate the holidays this year with some spare change thanks to the '12 Days of Whataburger.' As part of the…

N.Y. Dunkin' Donuts launch holiday promo

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November 29, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the release of "The Dunkin Coffee Book" as part of its "20 Cups for 20 Bucks" holiday promotion. "The Dunkin' Coffee Book" is 2…

Priszm extends Yum! franchise agreements in Canada

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November 29, 2009

Priszm Income Fund has announced that it has extended several franchise agreements with Yum! Restaurants International to operate KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut…

Krispy Kreme returns to New Mexico

November 29, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has announced that it has awarded development rights to Hot Glazed Enchantment Inc. for the development of five Krispy Kreme retail…

Why opportunities for QSRs go up when guests buy down

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Operators should focus on the new opportunities that abound during the current economy. Part I.

High-income consumers cutting back on dining, groceries

November 24, 2009

According to a new study by HealthFocus International, the most significant source of cost cutting among consumers with annual incomes upwards of $75,000 is…

Is QSR digital signage finally at the penetration point?

Despite the technology's benefits, the price point has held many operators back — until now.

Dunkin' Donuts intros LTO $1.99 small lattes

November 24, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has joined in the discounting trend in an effort to boost traffic. Participating stores are offering small hot lattes for the value price of…

Hardee's opens first store in Pakistan

November 24, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the opening of its first Hardee's restaurant in Lahore, Pakistan. This marks the first of at least 25 Hardee's restaurants…

Auntie Anne's e-club launches text-to-join campaign

November 24, 2009

Soft-pretzel franchise Auntie Anne's is encouraging membership in its e-mail loyalty club with a holiday campaign focused on text messaging.   The new campaign…

Wendy's bakers protest proposed contract

November 24, 2009

Union workers at the Zanesville New Bakery Co. of Ohio, makers of hamburger buns for Wendy's restaurants, have launched a protest against the chain for…

Carvel launches $9.99 holiday ice cream cakes

November 24, 2009

Carvel Ice Cream has launched its lineup of holiday ice cream cakes at the special price of $9.99. The holiday cakes are handmade daily using premium Carvel…

Radiant rolls out two new POS terminals

November 24, 2009

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the market launch of the Radiant P1560 and P1760 point-of-sale hardware terminals for use across the hospitality and retail…

High-income consumers cutting back on dining, groceries

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November 24, 2009

According to a new study by HealthFocus International, the most significant source of cost cutting among consumers with annual incomes upwards of $75,000 is…

Is QSR digital signage finally at the penetration point?

Despite the technology's benefits, the price point has held many operators back — until now.

Dunkin' Donuts intros LTO $1.99 small lattes

by

November 24, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has joined in the discounting trend in an effort to boost traffic. Participating stores are offering small hot lattes for the value price of…

Hardee's opens first store in Pakistan

by

November 24, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the opening of its first Hardee's restaurant in Lahore, Pakistan. This marks the first of at least 25 Hardee's restaurants…

Auntie Anne's e-club launches text-to-join campaign

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November 24, 2009

Soft-pretzel franchise Auntie Anne's is encouraging membership in its e-mail loyalty club with a holiday campaign focused on text messaging.   The new campaign…