Dunkin' franchisee group announces record growth

May 9, 2010

The DD Independent Franchise Owners Group, which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners in the United States, has announced that…

NRA Show 2010: Food Truck Spot to debut

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 6, 2010

Giving a huge nod to the mobile food truck trend that has diners to the streets, the National Restaurant Association is debuting its Food Truck Spot at this…

Burger King franchisee pricing class action suit goes to court

May 6, 2010

The class action lawsuit filed by Burger King franchisees over the company's movement of the double cheeseburger to the value menu was heard in Miami federal…

NRA Show 2010: 5 hot new products on display

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 6, 2010

This year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, will offer attendees the chance to research and review some of latest industry trends…

Chick-fil-A to offer online reservations for spicy chicken tastings

May 6, 2010

Chick-fil-A is anticipating strong trial of its new Spicy Chicken Sandwich, the first new sandwich the chain has added since introducing the Chick-fil-A…

McDonald's to take lead in Facebook geolocation marketing

May 6, 2010

Geolocation is going mainstream as social media giant Facebook prepares to launch location-based status updates. Twitter recently added the technology to its…

Carl's Jr., Wendy's add new chicken offerings

May 6, 2010

While several burger chains are focusing on the promotion of National Hamburger Month, Carl's Jr. and Wendy's have capitalized on existing platforms to push…

Free webinar: Customer experience management

May 6, 2010

As guest loyalty has eroded during the recession, customer experience management has become an essential tool for restaurant operators. An upcoming free…

Popeyes franchisee says incentive program pays off

The company rewards its top-performing GM with a new car, but the results continue long after the giveaway.

NRA Show 2010: Food Truck Spot to debut

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 6, 2010

Giving a huge nod to the mobile food truck trend that has diners to the streets, the National Restaurant Association is debuting its Food Truck Spot at this…

Burger King franchisee pricing class action suit goes to court

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May 6, 2010

The class action lawsuit filed by Burger King franchisees over the company's movement of the double cheeseburger to the value menu was heard in Miami federal…

NRA Show 2010: 5 hot new products on display

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 6, 2010

This year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, will offer attendees the chance to research and review some of latest industry trends…

Chick-fil-A to offer online reservations for spicy chicken tastings

May 6, 2010

Chick-fil-A is anticipating strong trial of its new Spicy Chicken Sandwich, the first new sandwich the chain has added since introducing the Chick-fil-A…

McDonald's to take lead in Facebook geolocation marketing

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May 6, 2010

Geolocation is going mainstream as social media giant Facebook prepares to launch location-based status updates. Twitter recently added the technology to its…

Carl's Jr., Wendy's add new chicken offerings

May 6, 2010

While several burger chains are focusing on the promotion of National Hamburger Month, Carl's Jr. and Wendy's have capitalized on existing platforms to push…

Free webinar: Customer experience management

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May 6, 2010

As guest loyalty has eroded during the recession, customer experience management has become an essential tool for restaurant operators. An upcoming free…

Popeyes franchisee says incentive program pays off

The company rewards its top-performing GM with a new car, but the results continue long after the giveaway.

Burger King franchisee selects MICROS as preferred POS vendor

May 5, 2010

Quality Dining Inc., one of the nation's largest franchisee restaurant companies, has selected MICROS Systems as its exclusive preferred vendor for…

Boston Teamsters threaten Dunkin' Donuts boycott

May 5, 2010

The Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 is threatening to call a boycott against Dunkin' Donuts because it believes the company's largest distributor is stalling…

Former Starbucks exec looks forward to leading Mrs. Fields' brands

May 5, 2010

Timothy Casey is only on day three of his new job as CEO and president of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies. But he's…