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Dunkin' Donuts expanding in Illinois, recruiting franchisees

April 13, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements for seven restaurants in Illinois over the next several years.

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Q1 same-stores sales growth best since recession, study says

April 13, 2015

Dallas, Texas-based TDn2K, provider of workforce, sales and social data for the restaurant industry, reported that Q1 final results for its "Restaurant…

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IFA: key to continuing job growth is tax reform, revising work week definition

April 10, 2015

Franchise businesses will create jobs at a faster pace than the overall economy in 2015, as it has in each of the last four years.

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Wendy's could gain edge on competitors with new technology lab

April 10, 2015

Wendy's announced the opening of a technology lab next month at South Campus Gateway across from Ohio State University.

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Pret A Manger opens 39th NYC shop

April 10, 2015

Pret A Manger, the quick-serve restaurant and coffee shop, is opening the doors to its newest New York City location at New York Penn Station on Friday, April…

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Top 10 social media performers includes mix of QSR, pizza, fast casual

April 9, 2015

Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based technology and data company Engagement Labs released its top 10 quick service restaurants based on social media performance on…

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ChowNow provides Google Wallet to customers 'at no additional cost'

April 9, 2015

ChowNow updated restaurant clients' ordering apps to include Google Wallet as of today at no additional cost.

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IFA advocating for SBA to develop 'reasonable standards' for franchises

April 9, 2015

IFA stated that franchisors and franchisees should not be considered "affiliated" solely because of contractual rights and obligations.

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McDonald's, Starbucks under investigation for tax evasion in EU

April 9, 2015

McDonald’s is joining Starbucks in an investigation of the companies' tax affairs in Europe by European Union officials.

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Wienerschnitzel launches 4 new Chili Cheese Fries flavors

April 8, 2015

Flavors include Frank's RedHot Sauce, bacon, ranch dressing and sour cream.

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McDonald's 'Pay with Lovin' awarded Ad of the Quarter from Ace Metrix

April 8, 2015

McDonald's score outperformed its competitive set by at least 20 percent, a significant score above average.

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Ingenico Group launches Wi-Fi, Bluetooth enabled tableside payment

April 8, 2015

Ingenico Group, provider of seamless payment systems, launched an iWL series Wi-Fi enabled mobile terminal solution for use in the US market. This extension to…

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Networld EVP recognized as 'corporate visionary' in Folio: awards

April 7, 2015

Folio: will recognize honorees on June 8 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

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LRS releases waitlist app that sends table status updates to host stand remotely

April 7, 2015

Long Range Systems, a supplier of technology designed to improve and enhance the guest experience, announced an updated version of On Cue for Restaurants.

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HotSchedules awarded $20M in funding

April 7, 2015

Bridge Capital Holdings announced it has funded a combination of credit facilities and working capital advances totaling $20 million to HotSchedules, a…

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CREAM inks largest franchise deal since 2012

April 6, 2015

The agreement marks CREAM's largest franchising deal since launching franchise opportunities in 2012.

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NRF: Obama overtime proposal 'will likely harm managers' career paths'

April 6, 2015

The organization conducted a new survey and determined, based on its results, that the proposal will undermine the quality of customer service the industry is…

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