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Tim Hortons launches holiday merchandise
December 11, 2012
Tim Hortons has released its annual limited-edition mugs and tree ornaments, and, new this year, toques and Tim Hortons Tassimo T-Discs. The holiday…
read nowSpecialty beverage supplier signs agreement with QSR chain
December 11, 2012
Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, today announced it has successfully entered into a comprehensive set of…
read nowBurger King Latin America integrates digital channels
December 11, 2012
Following the launch of its first ever unified website in the Latin America and Caribbean region earlier this year, the Burger King brand has rolled out new…
read nowWendy's franchisee deploys WyckWyre hiring tool
December 11, 2012
WyckWyre, the applicant tracking system focused on the food and hospitality industry, and BF Companies, a 165-unit Wendy's franchisee, announced their…
read nowRestaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
December 10, 2012
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…
read nowCarl's Jr. in Mexico goes Swiss for digital menu boards
December 10, 2012
Junior Foods, which operates the Carl's Jr. quick-service restaurant franchises in Mexico, has opted for the QL Digital Signage platform from Switzerland-based…
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Food advertising protests endanger TV for kids
by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma
If some parents are happy to abrogate their responsibility for setting rules for their children's eating habits, they are not going to be happy when there is…
read nowQSR brands among most requested gift cards for holidays
December 10, 2012
Santa will be busy visiting some quick-service restaurant brands this holiday season in order to fulfill the wish lists of consumers. GiftCardRescue.com's…
read nowNRA CEO honored by Campaign to End Obesity
December 10, 2012
National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice…
read nowCulver's plans to enter Florida market in 2013
December 10, 2012
Culver's announced today that it will enter the Florida market in 2013, with at least three restaurants planned in the Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota areas.
read nowFranchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended
December 10, 2012
According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…
read nowCarl's Jr. launches first online deal in Canada
December 10, 2012
Carl's Jr.'s restaurant in Kelowna, British Columbia — the brand's first in Canada — is featuring its first online deal with partner Smart Betty.
read nowEl Pollo Loco sued over wage dispute
December 10, 2012
On Nov. 21, a wage and hour class action lawsuit was filed by Los Angeles employment attorneys against El Pollo Loco Inc., alleging the company committed…
read nowMcDonald's global sales rebound in November
December 10, 2012
After experiencing a rare decline in sales in October, McDonald's rebounded in November, with a global comp sales increase of 2.4 percent.
read nowKrispy Kreme marks 500th international location
December 7, 2012
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation will celebrate its 500th international store opening this weekend in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Since opening its first…
read nowBurger King expanding menu in Canada
December 7, 2012
Burger King Worldwide announced plans to begin rolling out a substantially expanded menu in Canada; one that mirrors its largest-ever menu overhaul in the U.S.
read nowRita's Italian Ice plans 80 units in Canada
December 7, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has awarded a master franchise agreement for all of Canada to Canada Water Ice Company Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta.
read nowFood trucks for dogs among Nestlé's 2013 predictions
December 7, 2012
Nestlé has released its foodservice predictions for 2013. The list includes:
read nowKFC, franchisees sponsor Soldiers to Summits climber
December 7, 2012
Disabled Army veteran Tommy Carroll is attempting to climb Mt. Cotopaxi, a 19,347-foot mountain in Ecuador, as part of his yearlong journey with Soldiers to…
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2012 QSR menu trends were all over the map
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
From bacon sundaes to barbecue sandwiches, this year pushed the innovation envelope.
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