NexCen Brands completes sale of franchise businesses

August 1, 2010

NexCen Brands, Inc. has announced the sale of its assets to Global Franchise Group, LLC, an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Atlanta is in a fowl mood

August 1, 2010

Atlanta certainly is a hot place for chicken. The city is about to get a boost of 55 total quick-service restaurants that feature chicken as a focal menu item.

Burger King goes pop

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New packaging initiative emulates Andy Warhol-inspired art.

How the evil HR guy is messing with this job market

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

Commentary: Take advantage of menu labeling's marketing potential

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

The menu labeling mandate offers a prime opportunity for brand challenge.

NRA industry outlook softened in June

July 29, 2010

As a result of a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the third…

Arby's eyes Hoosier State growth

July 29, 2010

When Roland Smith took over as president and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group earlier this year, he outlined an extensive overhaul plan to rebound negative sales at…

Auntie Anne's recognizes suppliers and partners

July 29, 2010

Auntie Anne's Inc. recently honored its top suppliers and partners for their contributions to the pretzel franchisor's growth.

Discovery Channel's Shark Week hooks Long John Silver's

July 29, 2010

YUM! Brands' Long John Silver's has once again signed on as sponsor of the Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week" franchise.

YUM! Brands among Fortune Global 500 list

July 29, 2010

The biggest money-earning companies in the world, as published in FORTUNE Magazine's annual list, include BP, Wal-Mart and Microsoft.

Thai Dairy Queen looks to franchise model for the first time

July 28, 2010

Minor Food Group, an operator of Dairy Queen shops in Thailand, plans to double the number of outlets by 2014. The expansion will be done on a franchise basis…

Aloha to Culver's new ButterBurger

July 28, 2010

Culver's will soon add the Luau Burger to its lineup of signature ButterBurgers. The Hawaiian-themed item was conceptualized by Aana Blalock of Rapid City…

KFC India offers vegetarian Zinger Burger

July 28, 2010

Catering to the large vegetarian population in India, KFC India has started to offer a meatless version of its signature Zinger Burger.

Wendy's employee steals customers' credit card information

July 28, 2010

An employee at a Seattle-area Wendy's has been accused of using the restaurant's credit card scanner to steal customers' bank information.

Dairy Queen asks for freeze on rival's sales

July 27, 2010

One frozen yogurt company has gotten a little too close for comfort to Dairy Queen's Blizzard. International Dairy Queen has asked a California court to freeze…

White Castle names executive vice president

July 27, 2010

The "Slider" doesn't fall too far from the tree. White Castle System, Inc. has promoted Dave Rife to assistant vice president.

Increased ad exposure leads to strong revenue growth for Ad Systems

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July 27, 2010

Ad Systems Communications, Inc., which provides digital media and video communications for cable television networks, announced its second quarter revenue will…

FDA's Reportable Food Registry discusses first results

July 27, 2010

The FDA will hold a conference call with media to discuss the first seven months of operation of the Reportable Food Registry, the electronic portal required…

Knotice unveils new direct digital marketing tools for restos

July 27, 2010

Knotice, a provider of on-demand software and services that maximize the ROI of direct digital marketing through process automation, increased relevance, and…

McDonald's announces new fundraising program to benefit Ronald McDonald House

July 27, 2010

A new fundraising program, coupled with an online campaign effort, has been launched by McDonald's specifically to benefit its Ronald McDonald House Charities.