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Bruster’s discounts franchising fees for military veterans
May 14, 2014
Bruster's Real Ice Cream is partnering with the International Franchise Association's VetFran program to offer qualified military veterans a 50-percent…
read nowMajority of franchisees now believe social media effectiveness outweighs traditional ads
May 14, 2014
Franchise restaurant operators consider social media reviews and search engine rankings more important than traditional advertising and promotions and more…
read nowArby's jumps into gamification for orange cream shake launch
May 14, 2014
Arby’s is jumping into gamification again, this time for the return of its orange cream shake. The game is available via the brand’s Facebook page and features…
read nowKrispy Kreme selects Papa John’s president as new CEO
May 14, 2014
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has appointed Tony Thompson, 47, as its new president and CEO, effective June 1, replacing James Morgan, 66, who will continue to serve…
read nowPopeyes names interim CFO
May 14, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has named Tony W. Woodard as interim chief financial officer, effective May 23. The company is undertaking a search for a permanent…
read nowPopeyes franchisee selects Revention POS
May 14, 2014
Popeyes’ franchisee Brodersen Enterprises has chosen Revention POS and Revention’s remote management solution R-Enterprise for all 30 of its restaurant…
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The top online ordering trends restaurants can’t ignore
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
The reason consumers prefer online versus traditional (phone or in-person) orders is because it offers instant gratification.
read nowRitter’s marks 25th anniversary with discounted prices
May 13, 2014
Ritter’s Frozen Custard is celebrating 25 years in the ice cream business next week with a birthday party at the original Franklin, Ind., location that will…
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3 reasons why the Starbucks app would fail at your restaurant
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
Without mobile ordering, customers only seem to care about mobile payment if you give them free coffee.
read nowQuiznos’ reorganization plan approved by bankruptcy court
May 13, 2014
Quiznos’ bankruptcy plans are off the table for now. The company announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., confirmed its prepackaged plan…
read nowBaskin-Robbins growing presence in the Windy City
May 13, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is currently seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Chicago area. Executives will host…
read nowMcDonald’s experiments with McCafe social hour, seasoned fries
May 13, 2014
A number of McDonald’s restaurants are currently testing seasoned French fries and Horchata Frappe blended ice drinks.
read nowJack in the Box embroiled in open-carry debate
May 13, 2014
Last week, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America launched a national petition calling on Jack in the Box CEO Leonard Comma to enforce the company’s…
read nowRestaurant industry’s No Kid Hungry campaign returns in September
May 13, 2014
September marks the return of Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry campaign, a restaurant-based cause-marketing program that raises money to fight…
read nowKrispy Kreme names new global digital agency
May 13, 2014
Krispy Kreme has named VML as its new global digital agency partner after a search and review period.
read nowCousins partners with Coca-Cola for sweepstakes
May 9, 2014
Cousins Subs is sponsoring the "Peel & Grab The Wheel" sweepstakes to give away a Coca-Cola Racing Family ride along for two at Atlanta Motor Speedway on…
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McDonald's prioritizing transparency to mainstream sustainability
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Diners wanting to know where their food comes from has been the top trend over the past 5 to 7 years.
read nowFood Network show winner awarded Jersey Mike's restaurant
May 9, 2014
Raejeanna Foster, 30, is opening her first Jersey Mike's location in Mount Vernon, Wash., on May 14 after winning the Food Network reality series, Giving You…
read nowTim Hortons' simplified operations lift Q1 sales
May 8, 2014
Tim Hortons Inc. announced its Q1 results this week, including a 1.6 percent same-store sales increase in Canada, and a 1.9 percent same-store sales increase…
read nowHospitality Training Conference set for July
May 8, 2014
The 88th hospitality training conference of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers is scheduled for July 26-29 at the Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead…
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