Carl's Jr. targeting women with new entree salads

December 15, 2009

Carl's Jr. is hoping to boost its lagging same-store sales by making salad sexy. Today, the chain launched a line of new premium grilled-chicken entrée salads…

Is it time for ethnic QSRs to break out?

Americans' hunger for bold, international flavors may feed the segment's growth.

First Krispy Kreme in Shanghai opens

December 14, 2009

Long-time Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. franchise partner KKD Lotte Holdings Co. Ltd. has opened the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Shanghai, China.

Longest-serving White Castle team member retires

December 14, 2009

White Castle is known for its employee-retention successes. But Elaine Miseta's longevity beats all company records. She is retiring after 67 years of…

Access to Money approved as ATM vendor for Dunkin' Donuts franchisees

December 14, 2009

Access to Money Inc., one of the largest providers and non-bank operators of ATMs in the United States, has been selected by Dunkin' Brands as one of only two…

AllBusiness names Subway No. 1 AllStar Franchise

December 14, 2009

Five quick-service brands are among the top 20 AllStar Franchise businesses in AllBusiness' second annual ranking. Editors of the online business publication…

Study finds QSR, food companies still advertise unhealthy kids' foods

December 14, 2009

Concerns about childhood obesity and its relationship to advertising of foods with poor nutritional quality to children helped spark the self-regulatory…

Webinar to focus on specialty beverage trends

December 14, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nestle Professional and FastCasual.com have announced the free webinar, "Specialty beverages: The trends driving the industry." The webinar…

First Krispy Kreme in Shanghai opens

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December 14, 2009

Long-time Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. franchise partner KKD Lotte Holdings Co. Ltd. has opened the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Shanghai, China.

Longest-serving White Castle team member retires

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December 14, 2009

White Castle is known for its employee-retention successes. But Elaine Miseta's longevity beats all company records. She is retiring after 67 years of…

Access to Money approved as ATM vendor for Dunkin' Donuts franchisees

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December 14, 2009

Access to Money Inc., one of the largest providers and non-bank operators of ATMs in the United States, has been selected by Dunkin' Brands as one of only two…

AllBusiness names Subway No. 1 AllStar Franchise

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December 14, 2009

Five quick-service brands are among the top 20 AllStar Franchise businesses in AllBusiness' second annual ranking. Editors of the online business publication…

Study finds QSR, food companies still advertise unhealthy kids' foods

December 14, 2009

Concerns about childhood obesity and its relationship to advertising of foods with poor nutritional quality to children helped spark the self-regulatory…

Burger King rolls out Funnel Cake Sticks all-day treat

December 13, 2009

Burger King Corp. is bringing the sweet taste of carnival food to its stores nationwide with the introduction of its Funnel Cake Sticks. Soft on the inside and…

Great American Cookies signs first franchise agreement for Chile

December 13, 2009

Great American Cookies will soon be adding Chile to its list of international markets as the chain signs its first master franchise agreement for South…

Transforming your brand value

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Part III: How to build a customer experience that's meaningfully different, cost effective and practical.

Restaurant industry comeback scheduled for late 2010, NPD says

December 13, 2009

After five consecutive quarters of traffic declines through September 2009, the industry will remain weak at least through the first half of 2010, according to…

Smoothie King's 2009 growth recognized

December 13, 2009

Despite a down economy and a dismal year for foodservice franchising, Smoothie King expanded during 2009 - and racked up four key awards this week from opinion…

Wendy's re-enters Singapore

December 13, 2009

Despite last week's announcement that Wendy's sole franchisee in Japan would be closing all of its stores, the Asian market still shows promise for the burger…

Dairy Queen launches store finder app for iPhone

December 13, 2009

Dairy Queen is now smart phone friendly, with a mobile version of its Web site and the new "DQ Restaurant Finder" application for iPhone and iPod touch devices…