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Cinnaholic vegan bakery concept gears up for expansion
May 22, 2014
Following their appearance on ABC's "Shark Tank" reality show, Cinnaholic owners Shannon and Florian Radke plan to grow the vegan bakery concept from its home…
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Tim Hortons adds support for Passbook on mobile app
May 22, 2014
Tim Hortons announced today that its TimmyMe App now includes support for Passbook, allowing guests to access their Tim Card from the home screen on their…
read nowFresh Alarms programmable timers now available nationally
May 22, 2014
Fresh Alarms, which have been available to select QSR insiders, are now available nationwide. The programmable timers help restaurant managers by reminding…
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The whys and hows of restaurant/stadium partnerships
by Greg Swistak
Set up properly, all parties can benefit when established sports and foodservice brands team up.
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Taco Bell names Niccol as new CEO
May 21, 2014
Taco Bell's former chief marketing and innovation officer Brian Niccol has been named as the brand's new CEO, succeeding Greg Creed, who will become CEO of…
read nowBaskin-Robbins packaged ice cream now available nationally
May 21, 2014
Baskin-Robbins and its distribution partner, Boardwalk Frozen Treats, announced that Baskin-Robbins packaged ice cream and ice cream bars are now available at…
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Batter’s up for Krispy Kreme’s new doughnuts
May 21, 2014
Krispy Kreme has introduced a new Brownie Batter Doughnut and Birthday Cake Batter Doughnut, available for a limited time only at participating U.S. and…
read nowEl Pollo Loco names new supply chain exec
May 21, 2014
El Pollo Loco has named Dale Burke as its vice president, Supply Chain Management. In his new role, Burke will oversee the total cost of goods for the El Pollo…
read nowAs sandwich demand rises, consumers want differentiation, quality
May 21, 2014
On average, consumers eat more than three sandwiches a week, according to new research from Technomic. However, more consumers are preparing sandwiches…
read nowGo-Gurt flavor created exclusively for McDonald's Happy Meal
May 21, 2014
McDonald’s is adding a new yogurt side option for its Happy Meals, and has introduced a new mascot named “Happy” as its new “Happy Meal brand ambassador.…
read nowGlobal foodservice growth up nearly 5 percent
May 21, 2014
Global consumer foodservice value increased more than 4.6 percent in 2013, with $2.6 trillion dollars in sales, according to new research from Euromonitor…
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Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s introduce ‘biggest chicken sandwich’ in QSR
May 21, 2014
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced what they're calling the biggest chicken sandwich in the QSR segment. The Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich includes a…
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McDonald’s introduces augmented reality app for World Cup
May 21, 2014
Starting May 26, McDonald's will feature new French fry packaging globally, the first diversion from its signature red packaging. The change is happening to…
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Steady optimism rises from the NRA Show floor
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Most exhibitors agreed this year’s traffic provided better quality leads.
read nowNRA announces third annual Operator Innovation Award winners
May 20, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the third annual Operator Innovation Awards, selected by an independent panel of judges in the…
read nowKrystal introduces bigger burger option
May 20, 2014
The Krystal Company has introduced Krystal Stackers, a new line of its signature burgers featuring twice the meat and ingredients. According to a company news…
read nowBojangles’ opens in world’s largest naval station
May 20, 2014
As part of its nontraditional expansion, Bojangles’ is opening a new restaurant at the Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval station.
read nowDouble Down provides little buzz lift for KFC
May 20, 2014
New research from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that KFC gained momentum in February from its #HowDoYouKFC” marketing campaign, timed to coincide with the Sochi…
read nowBurger King changes its slogan for first time in 40 years
May 20, 2014
Burger King has unveiled a new tagline, "Be Your Way." The company is calling the "new brand outlook" a spin on its 40-year-old "Have It Your Way" messaging.
read nowSplick.it adds beacon-powered geo-triggered ordering for restaurants
May 19, 2014
Splick-it Inc., a SaaS platform for branded restaurant web and mobile applications, announced it has integrated beacon-powered geo-triggered ordering for food…
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