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Whataburger's Rutledge named as Bojangles' new CEO
January 8, 2014
Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. today announced that Clifton Rutledge will be the company's new CEO effective Jan. 24. Rutledge joins Bojangles' from Texas-based…
read nowSonic adds salsa verde to breakfast options
January 8, 2014
Sonic Drive-In has introduced new limited-time breakfast offerings: the Salsa Verde Breakfast Burrito and the Salsa Verde Breakfast Toaster sandwich. Made with…
read nowRita's adds sugar-free Dragonfruit Ice
January 8, 2014
Rita's Italian Ice has added Sugar-Free Dragonfruit Ice, which is now available for a limited time at all participating outlets. The new flavor joins Rita's…
read nowKFC U.S. appoints new general manager
January 8, 2014
Yum! Brands Inc. announced it has appointed Jason Marker, 43, as general manager of its KFC business in the U.S., effective immediately. According to a news…
read nowCIC Partners adds Pizza Hut Co-op exec as operating partner
January 8, 2014
CIC Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has added Sam Khoury to its team as an operating partner in residence.
read nowWhataburger promotes two executives
January 8, 2014
Whataburger has announced the promotion of two executive team members.
read nowVivonet kiosk offers self-order solution for restaurants
January 8, 2014
Vivonet Acquisitions Ltd. announced the addition of a consumer self-ordering solution to its cloud POS product line. The Vivonet Kiosk is a restaurant-branded…
read nowGood Times breakfast sales drive double-digit growth in Q1
January 8, 2014
Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced that its same-store sales increased 17.4 percent for Q1. This marks the 14th consecutive quarter of same-store sales…
read nowMcDonald's commits to sustainable beef supply starting in 2016
January 8, 2014
McDonald's announced on its website this week that it will begin purchasing verified sustainable beef in 2016. In transition, the company said it will "listen…
read nowLong John Silver's rolls out Dippin' Fish Strips
January 8, 2014
Long John Silver's has added Dippin' Fish Strips to the menu. The new, portable offering features the company's signature batter dipped fish, according to a…
read now'Worlds first burrito kiosk' arrives in LA
January 8, 2014
A newly-built gas station in Los Angeles has become the first location to house a burrito vending machine dubbed Burrito Box.
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Sonic turns to technology to enhance personalized service
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
A deep product pipeline has allowed the brand to better compete with fast casual restaurants, execs say.
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Podcast: Don Fox on building brands
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
In episode #021 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Don Fox, Chief Executive Officer of Firehouse Subs, a 19-year-old concept with over 70…
read nowBenetrends launches fund to fuel franchise growth
January 7, 2014
Benetrends has announced the creation of a new proprietary $100 million franchise financing program that was created to help International Franchise…
read nowSonic signs 10-unit agreement for LA
January 7, 2014
Sonic Drive-In has signed a franchise agreement to bring 10 new units to the Los Angeles market within the next seven years. The deal marks the second…
read nowSpeedLine POS overhauls development platform
January 7, 2014
Pizza POS provider SpeedLine Solutions announced the completion of an end-to-end technology overhaul of its point-of-sale development environment.
read nowUnited Fresh launches new quarterly report, webinar series
January 7, 2014
United Fresh Produce Association has launched "Fresh Insights for Foodservice," a new quarterly report showcasing the latest trends in fresh produce use in…
read nowTim Hortons turns to hockey for latest marketing campaign
January 7, 2014
Tim Hortons is asking fans fill the stands of the Tim Hortons' virtual arena, and enter for a chance to "jump the boards" with NHL player Sidney Crosby.
read nowMcDonald's largest franchisee debuts Dessert Centre
January 7, 2014
Arcos Dorados, the largest franchisee in the McDonald's system with restaurants through Latin America and the Caribbean, has opened its first McDonald's…
read nowNRA partners with Mopro for website improvement portal
January 6, 2014
As part of its partnership with digital media company Mopro, the National Restaurant Association has launched a comprehensive web portal designed to help…
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