News & Media

Asian Americans a growth opportunity for businesses, Nielsen finds

December 6, 2013

Nielsen announced the release of its "Significant, Sophisticated and Savvy: The Asian American Consumer 2013 Report," which offers a look into the purchasing…

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Does your mobile app have these 6 must-have features?

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

What top mobile app features drive profitable customer behavior? No matter what you answer, all features should make connecting with the consumer easier and…

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Taco John's delivers donations to Colorado flood victims

December 6, 2013

To help victims of the Colorado flood that hit three months ago, Taco John's units throughout that state and Wyoming, donated $1 dollar from every order to…

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Pollo Loco adds shredded Beef, Mexican S'Mores

December 6, 2013

El Pollo Loco unveiled a new line-up of limited-time only, hand-crafted entrees featuring shredded beef that are available in three varieties: Torta, Grande…

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McDonald's units remain open despite 'rallies'

December 6, 2013

Amidst the widespread QSR employee walk-out Thursday, McDonald's released the following statement:

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Pop-Tart Gone Nutty innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term 'innovation' has become a marketing buzzword instead of a reflection upon true creativity.

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C-store penetration rebounds while visit frequency dips

December 5, 2013

Less volatile gas prices, along with discount, rewards and loyalty retailer programs, attributed to a rebound in c-store penetration in the quarter ending in…

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NRA to hold inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit

December 5, 2013

The National Restaurant Association will host its inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit during NRA Show 2014 at Chicago's McCormick Place. The event will bring…

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Christmas – Kids and hackers love this time of year

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When people think of Christmas, most of them imagine family gatherings and good times. We often forget that from the end of Thanksgiving to the beginning of…

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Coffee is key to breakfast daypart opportunities

December 5, 2013

Technomic has published its Breakfast Consumer Trend Report to help foodservice executives understand the latest behaviors, preferences and attitudes of…

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Carl's Jr.-branded boxers now for sale

December 5, 2013

Fans of CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands can now show off their loyalty in an intimate way. According to Media Post, white, branded boxers with…

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Congressional Dems, President call for higher wages as QSR strikes grow

December 5, 2013

Quick-service employees in more than 100 cities across the country have walked off their jobs today, as part of a protest that began before sunrise at many…

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McDonald's Canada expands Poutine offering

December 5, 2013

McDonald's Canada has launched Poutine across the country. The dish was first introduced in Quebec more than a decade ago and has been requested by customers…

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Auntie Anne's hosts entrepreneurial forum for teens

December 5, 2013

Auntie Anne's has teamed up with The First Tee, an international youth development organization, to host a Leaders & Entrepreneurs Forum focusing on the…

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Subway marks India opening with sandwich charity auction

December 5, 2013

To celebrate the opening of a new Subway restaurant in Hari Nagar, West Delhi, India, a Subway sandwich was auctioned for charity, generating Rs 51,000 (about…

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LYFE Kitchen certified for wellness as part of pilot program

December 5, 2013

The world's first WELL certified restaurants were unveiled today by Delos and LYFE Kitchen Restaurant. The new LYFE Kitchen Restaurants in Tarzana, Calif., and…

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Roy Rogers adds Virginia franchisee

December 5, 2013

Roy Rogers announced that Hunter Bright Restaurants LLC has purchased three Roy Rogers Restaurants in the Alexandria, Va., market. The locations of the…

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