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Bigger ax to grind: Quiznos layoffs double original report
January 12, 2011
Less than a week after announcing it was laying off about 69 employees at its Denver-based headquarters, Quiznos is now expected to cut even deeper.
read nowBurguesa Burger heads for the border
January 11, 2011
Burguesa Burger Franchise Inc. has signed a deal with Eddie Burger LLC to open six restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley as part of the company's strategy to…
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Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011
January 11, 2011
Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.
read nowBulk of Yum! Brands' sales come from overseas
January 11, 2011
Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W and Long John Silver's, presented its international growth…
read nowSubway tests falafel; adds health tips to website
January 11, 2011
While several fast casual restaurants have successfully played on the Greek food concept, Subway appears to want in on the game. According to the chain's…
read nowBaskin-Robbins filling international spots
January 11, 2011
In support of its international growth plan, Baskin-Robbins has appointed Paul Reynish as chief marketing officer of B-R International and Jo-Ming Tung as…
read nowPretzelmaker adds a twist to drink menu
January 11, 2011
Pretzelmaker has added Lemon Twist to its line of blended drinks. The new flavor offers a tart and refreshing zest of lemon in a cool, blended drink.
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Seven come '11.
by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza
It’s been said many ways, but movie magnate Sam Goldwyn put it best when he stated, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”
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Burger King launches stuffed burger
January 10, 2011
Burger King Corp. has introduced its new Jalapeño & Cheddar BK Stuffed Steakhouse burger.
read nowMajor franchise fee withheld from Yum! International
January 10, 2011
Priszm Income Fund, owner of several Canadian KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations, has withheld a $2 million franchise fee to Yum! Restaurants International…
read nowMcDonalds Japans burger line inspired by Americana
January 10, 2011
McDonald’s Japan has launched a new line of “Big America” burgers inspired by Texas, Idaho, Miami and Manhattan.
read nowBaskin-Robbins Australia taps new GM
January 10, 2011
Shortly after revoking its major franchise company’s ownership rights, Baskin-Robbins Australia is putting the pieces back into place to start anew. That…
read nowMcDonalds Corp. evaluating 401k plan
January 10, 2011
McDonald’s Corp., which employs almost 2 million people worldwide, has selected BrightScope to evaluate its 401k plan to determine benefit adequacy and…
read nowPopeyes reports strong 4Q sales, growth plans
January 9, 2011
AFC Enterprises, parent company of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, today announced strong same-store sales for the fourth quarter 2010 ended Dec. 26. Global…
read nowNRA appoints EVP of political advocacy
January 9, 2011
Rob Gifford has been named executive vice president of political advocacy for the National Restaurant Association, effective Feb. 7. In this role, he will work…
read nowDixie Cream Donuts signs Middle East deal
January 9, 2011
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has signed an agreement with Emirates Associated Business Group (EABG) to open nearly 100 Dixie Cream Donut Company…
read nowCinnabon names new president
January 9, 2011
FOCUS Brands Inc., parent company of Cinnabon Inc., has named Kat Cole president of the cinnamon roll bakery.
read nowQuiznos headquarters issues pink slips
January 9, 2011
Just three months after naming Greg MacDonald as its new CEO, Quiznos has laid off about 70 employees at its Denver-based headquarters.
read nowTaco Cabana launches 4 Under 400 Calories bowls
January 9, 2011
Those watching their waistlines should be excited about Taco Cabana’s new menu options that fall below the 400-calorie mark.
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Getting the message across: Hispanic marketing strategies
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Implementing a Hispanic-focused marketing plan will soon be a necessity for survival.
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