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Struggling Quiznos hires financial advisers
July 10, 2011
Denver-based Quiznos has brought in a group of financial advisors from the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and investment bank Moelis…
read nowArby's announces 'Good Mood' casting call
July 10, 2011
Arby's has launched a nationwide Casting Call Video Contest, running now through July 31, in search of a grand prize winner to appear in an upcoming…
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Are digital menu boards really that complicated?
by Scott Sharon — CEO, START
We all know there's a lot of differences between digital menu boards and traditional menu boards. They are new and there's a lot to learn, but are they really…
read nowKrispy Kreme names SVP of franchises
July 7, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has named Cindy Bay as senior vice president of U.S. Franchises and Company Stores. She will report to Jim Morgan, president and…
read nowN.M. Sonic settles $2 million sexual harassment suit
July 7, 2011
A Sonic Drive-In in Los Lunas, N.M., will settle a sexual harassment lawsuit for $2 million.
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Hardees expands into Kazakhstan
July 7, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the opening of two Hardee's restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the…
read nowHigh consumer perception marks for Subway, Wendys, Chick-fil-A
July 7, 2011
Consumers 18 and older had favorable perceptions of Subway, Wendy's and Chick-fil-A in the first half of 2011, according to YouGov BrandIndex, which measures…
read nowNewark Citys late-night eateries must hire armed security
July 7, 2011
The Newark City Council in New Jersey today approved legislation that calls for late-night eateries to post armed guards after 9 p.m. until they close…
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Baskin-Robbins unveils new international design
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New elements include LCD menu screens, lounge-style seating and new dessert display cases.
read nowCulver's co-founder passes away
July 7, 2011
George Culver, co-founder of Culver's along with his son and current CEO Craig Culver, passed away July 7 in Sauk City, Wisc. He was 88.
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Our greater food culture
by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc
In the spirit of celebrating contemporary food culture, this subway-style map (below, or click here for a larger view) is intended to serve as a snapshot of…
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Burger Wars are now Border Wars
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chains expanding in China, India, Russia, Brazil and beyond.
read nowMcDonalds Canada introduces contactless payment
July 6, 2011
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited and MasterCard Canada have partnered to roll out the MasterCard PayPass contactless payment technology at…
read nowPanda Express launches Garlic Lovers Chicken
July 6, 2011
Panda Express has launched a new, limited-time entrée, the Garlic Lover's Chicken Breast. The stir-fry dish combines a variety of vegetables including…
read nowRaise a pint: McDonalds testing English pub burger
July 6, 2011
McDonald's is testing the English Pub Burger in select markets. The Within the Empier blog first reported the burger spotting at a restaurant in Algonquin…
read nowPinks creates special hot dog for Royal Couples visit
July 6, 2011
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, plan to work throughout their trip to Southern California, but should they happen to stumble across the…
read nowOhio bill aimed at unhealthy restaurant food stalls
July 6, 2011
When New York City's ban on trans fat went into effect a few years ago, a number of other cities and states took notice and began phasing out its use, as well.
read nowBojangles honors top franchisees
July 6, 2011
During its annual franchise convention last week, Bojangles' held its awards banquet to honor the franchise community and recognize select organizations with…
read nowTechnomic study: Burger consumption reaches 2-year high
July 6, 2011
A new study released by Technomic finds burger consumption has increased considerably since 2009, with nearly 50 percent of today's consumers saying they eat a…
read nowValue, flavor trump healthy menu selections
July 6, 2011
According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…
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