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McDonald's turnaround plan: 'Get closer to the customer'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
McDonald's CFO said the company is behind some competitors in the digital space and is therefore investing at an 'accelerated rate' to get enhancements to the…
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Wholesale turkey prices on the rise
November 19, 2014
A drop in production and high beef and pork prices are putting pressure on the market, causing turkey prices to jump 16 percent year over year.
read nowCredit card companies agree to reduce fees 10% in Canada
November 19, 2014
Card companies will reduce credit card interchange fees over five years by about 10 percent.
read nowReport: Consumers plan to spend more at restaurants in '15
November 19, 2014
According to a new report on the state of the American consumer released today by the National Restaurant Association, although a majority of American…
read nowBurger King cancels German franchise license after wage-theft allegations
November 19, 2014
Burger King has canceled 89 of its German franchises after a TV report aired in May alleging wage theft and food expiration incidents.
read nowHardee's promo offers chance to win boat and trailer
November 19, 2014
Hardee's has kicked off its Outdoor Adventure Instant Win Game, offering customers who purchase a combo meal with a large drink or coffee with the chance to…
read nowNC Bojangles' employees named Master Biscuit Makers
November 19, 2014
Bojangles' has named the winners of the 2014 Master Biscuit Maker Challenge, an annual competition among the chain's team members from more than 60…
read nowPopeyes adds software to test and evaluate business initiatives
November 19, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has partnered with APT to license its Test & Learn Management System. According to Hospitality Technology, the QSR will use the…
read nowBurger King embroiled in trademark dispute with vegetarian concept in India
November 19, 2014
As Burger King gets ready to enter India, the parent company is embroiled in a trademark dispute with Indian company, Burger King Restaurant Pvt. Ltd.
read nowKFC wins loyalty and engagement awards for Singapore business
November 19, 2014
KFC won several awards at the Marketing Excellence Awards and Loyalty & Engagement Awards in Singapore.
read nowChick-fil-A's chicken suppliers accused of animal abuse
November 19, 2014
A new video recorded by Mercy for Animals appears to show rampant examples of animal abuse at a chicken factory farm in Mississippi and a poultry…
read nowVendorSafe names new CEO with new private equity partnership
November 19, 2014
VendorSafe Technologies announced this week that Providence Equity Partners has become the company's majority shareholder. Details of the transaction were not…
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Having a loyalty app will help increase your bottom line
by Bob Leonard — CEO, iMobile3
Membership in loyalty programs is growing at a rate of 26.7 percent and loyalty programs can increase a brand’s market share by 20 percent.
read nowChurch's Chicken debuts Oreo Biscuit Bites
November 18, 2014
Church's Chicken announced it will introduce Oreo Biscuit Bites on Dec. 1. The new offering combines Church's signature honey-butter biscuits with Oreo cookie…
read nowDunkin' Donuts rolls out holiday discounts on packaged coffee
November 18, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts' Packaged Coffee is now available at participating restaurants nationwide for a special price of three pounds for $19.99. The coffee is…
read nowWendy's bacon portabella melt on brioche returns to menu
November 18, 2014
Wendy's has brought back its bacon portabella melt on brioche for a limited time.
read nowChocolate companies warn of an impending shortage
November 18, 2014
Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…
read nowAsian concepts poised for high unit growth this year
November 18, 2014
New data from Technomic forecasts a 2.3-percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the 500 largest US restaurant chains.
read nowAuntie Anne's retail pretzel dog supplier issues recall over misbranding
November 18, 2014
City Line Foods Manufacturing Co. has recalled more than 1 million pounds of frozen pretzel dogs because of "misbranding and undeclared allergens."
read nowPopeyes Coca-Cola holiday collector cups return
November 18, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced today the release of four new Coca-Cola limited edition holiday collector cups. The cups are free with any 32 oz. beverage…
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