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McDonald's closing Japan units, navigating excess chicken wing supply
December 20, 2013
McDonald's struggles with its Japan business have been going on for years. In 2010, for example, the company closed more than 400 stores. Now, the Golden…
read nowKFC's fast casual concept preps for second location
December 20, 2013
Yum! Brands is planning to open a second KFC eleven location in early 2014, also in Louisville, Ky. KFC eleven, a fast casual spinoff of the KFC brand, debuted…
read nowGroupon launches last minute holiday gifting solutions
December 20, 2013
Groupon announced the launch of two new solutions that the company said are aimed at helping out last-minute shoppers: Grouponvelope and the digital gift…
read nowJack in the Box Franchise Association names new board members
December 19, 2013
The Jack in the Box National Franchise Association today announced the formation of a new board of directors to represent the current 1,711 restaurants and 10…
read nowPopeyes' parent completes refinancing
December 19, 2013
Popeyes' parent company AFC Enterprises Inc. this week announced the completion of a new, five-year $125 million revolving credit facility. At closing, the…
read nowHobart Center announces sustainability grant program
December 19, 2013
The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability, a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry's drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…
read nowCarvel rolls out holiday signatures
December 19, 2013
Carvel has announced the return of its holiday-themed ice cream items, including a Santa and a snowman cake. The seasonal menu includes:
read nowMiddleby acquires Automatic Bar Controls
December 19, 2013
The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Automatic Bar Controls Inc., a manufacturer of beverage dispensing systems for the foodservice…
read nowBurger King signs up for FIBA New Zealand sponsorship
December 19, 2013
Burger King has signed a four-year partnership with Basketball New Zealand to introduce FIBA 3X3 to the country.
read nowNRA unveils new office, entertaining space
December 19, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has dedicated its new Trinchero outdoor terrace, part of its new office and entertaining space in Washington, D.C.
read nowWendy's partners with QR code provider for marketing campaigns
December 19, 2013
NeoMedia Technologies Inc., a provider of mobile barcode management solutions, has partnered with Wendy's to become its exclusive provider for QR code services…
read nowFive foodservice trends to watch for in '14
December 19, 2013
The U.S. restaurant industry has experienced modest growth in the past few years, and research firm Mintel estimates sales of $438 billion in 2013, as well as…
read nowNPD reports restaurant visits flat, consumer spending up
December 18, 2013
NPD's Crest foodservice tracking shows restaurant traffic remained flat for the bulk of the year compared to last year, and forecasts the year will end the…
read nowPizza Hut, Domino's dominate 2013 Google searches
December 18, 2013
Google has announced its 13th annual Zeitgeist results, showing what users searched for the most during the year. Once again, Pizza Hut was the top searched…
read nowGood Times' same-store sales up 12 percent on the year
December 18, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, announced its financial results for the fourth…
read nowSecond-largest Dairy Queen franchisee acquired by private equity firm
December 18, 2013
Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has acquired Vasari LLC, the second largest franchisee in the Dairy Queen system and the largest…
read nowMarketing budgets focused on increased customer engagement in 2014
December 18, 2013
New research from StrongView shows that marketers plan to increase their budgets on activities that increase customer engagement in 2014. However, according to…
read nowNRA collaborates with Primary Color to offer branding insights
December 17, 2013
The National Restaurant Association will collaborate with the visual solutions company Primary Color to provide enhanced branding insights for restaurant and…
read nowOpenTable acquires Quickcue for guest management
December 17, 2013
OpenTable Inc. announced that it has acquired Quickcue LLC, a provider of guest management systems for restaurants, for approximately $11.5 million in cash…
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Bruster's incorporates indoor seating with Georgia prototype store
December 17, 2013
Bruster's Real Ice Cream is building its first prototype store in Savannah, Ga. The new location, owned by Patrick DeLaRosa and partner Brandy Montez, will…
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