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Taco Bell introduces new Mtn Dew-based beverage
March 3, 2014
Taco Bell has introduced Mtn Dew Kickstart Black Cherry Freeze, a mixture of Mtn Dew, juice, electrolytes and sweet cherry flavors all blended with ice.
read nowCanadian Restaurant Association gets a brand makeover
March 3, 2014
In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2014, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association has changed its brand identity to support its strategic…
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Allergy training on continued education fast track
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
It is imperative to train managers, chefs, line cooks and servers about the importance of cross contamination and food preparation.
read nowDash raises $1.2 million for restaurant payments app
February 28, 2014
Dash has raised $1.2 million in seed capital for its restaurant mobile payment platform, and has release a new iOS 7 app update, the company has announced. The…
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Taking a deep dive into beverage trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Consumers have told us they want more coffee, tea and alcohol options from restaurants
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Popeyes' new unit sales are 30% higher than system average
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Popeyes is working on back-of-the-house systems upgrades that give franchisees more control and yield better margins.
read nowMcDonald's Mighty Wings are back at a cheaper price point
February 28, 2014
McDonald's Mighty Wings have returned to the menu and are currently the focal point of the chain's social media marketing efforts. The chicken wings were…
read nowWeather dampened restaurant traffic in January
February 28, 2014
One theme touched upon during most recent earnings calls has been the severe winter weather's impact on restaurant traffic. According to the National…
read nowResearch shows strong connection between restaurant ambiance and consumer appeal
February 28, 2014
New research from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics tool outlines how restaurant ambiance can affect consumers' value perceptions.
read nowMcDonald's extends build-your-own burger pilot
February 28, 2014
McDonald's build-your-own burger test, originally spotted in a Southern California restaurant in the fall, has reportedly been expanded.
read nowPopeyes adds seven new permanent menu items
February 28, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is celebrating "Seafood Mardi Gras" during March and April by bringing back two seafood offerings for a limited time–Butterfly Shrimp…
read nowQuiznos reportedly seeking bankruptcy protection
February 28, 2014
Quiznos is reportedly prepping for bankruptcy amidst amassing debt and store closures. Sources told the Wall Street Journal this week that the Denver-based…
read nowWendy's expects to complete refranchising initiative in Q1
February 27, 2014
Wendy's reported its audited results for 2013, which included a full-year net income of $45.5 million, compared to $7.1 percent in 2012.
read nowFood Runner acquires Philippines-based City Delivery
February 27, 2014
Food Runner, a food delivery company in Southeast Asia, has acquired City Delivery, another food delivery service operating in the Philippines. The acquisition…
read nowNRA names new SVP of ServSafe
February 27, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of Sherman Brown as senior vice president of business and financial strategy for its ServSafe…
read nowCulver's CEO supports tiered wages based on age
February 27, 2014
As the QSR minimum wage debate continues, Craig Culver, co-founder and CEO of Culver's, has suggested a bit of a compromise. He told Wisconsin Public Radio…
read nowDunkin' franchisee ordered to pay for age discrimination complaint
February 27, 2014
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has ordered Paksh LLC, of Hagerstown, Md., to pay more than $7,591 to Sharon L. Emmons, of Chambersburg, Franklin…
read nowWendy's visual communications provider wins customer solutions award
February 27, 2014
Signs and graphics provider Fastsigns of Columbus (Ohio) – Northwest, has won the 2013 Comprehensive Customer Solutions Award at the company's annual…
read nowCheese Merchants introduces new brands
February 27, 2014
Cheese Merchants of America, a cheese supplier to the foodservice and retail industries, has announced a change in its cheese brands: Mama Francesca is now…
read nowCarl's Jr. embarks upon 'major' expansion in Canada
February 27, 2014
Carl's Jr. announced plans to aggressively expand in Ontario, Canada's "Golden Horseshoe," a territory that includes Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville…
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