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Baskin-Robbins plans to more than triple Australia presence
March 7, 2013
Baskin-Robbins today announced plans to more than triple the brand's presence in Australia through a master franchise joint venture with Galadari Brothers (GB).
read nowSnagajob hourly employment network names new CEO
March 7, 2013
Snagajob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, has named Peter Harrison as its new CEO, succeeding founder Shawn Boyer.
read nowRita's employee chosen as American Idol finalist
March 6, 2013
Lazaro Arbos, a Rita's Italian Ice employee based out of Naples, Fla, has been chosen as a top 20 finalist by American Idol. The 22-year-old Cuban singer will…
read nowMcDonald's guestworkers claim food safety and wage violations
March 6, 2013
A McDonald's franchisee with units in Harrisburg, Lemoyne and Camp Hill, Pa., has been accused of labor abuse and exploitation by international student…
read nowMinimum wage legislation introduced, franchise association responds
March 6, 2013
The debate over the minimum wage has heated up significantly this week. On Tuesday, Senator Tom Harkin and Rep. George Miller introduced a bill to raise the…
read nowTaco Bell thanks social fans with day-early Cool Ranch Locos release
March 6, 2013
Taco Bell announced via Twitter and Facebook that its followers and fans can get the Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos today, a day before its nationwide launch…
read nowDunkin' Donuts' brings back Angus Steak options
March 6, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts has brought Angus Steak back to its lineup of breakfast sandwiches. The Angus Steak and Egg Sandwich features Angus Steak with a pepper fried…
read nowGood Times' breakfast sales are 'booming'
March 6, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc.'s same-store sales increased 11.7 percent for the same 28 days of February compared to the same period in 2012. Factoring in the…
read nowEnergy Star recognizes efficient foodservice equipment manufacturers
March 6, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing…
read nowThousands using menu management platform to design, print menus
March 6, 2013
MustHaveMenus today announced that its "Kitchen Calls The Shots" menu management platform is catching on, surpassing the 15,000 restaurant mark. MustHaveMenus…
read nowBojangles' franchisee recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
March 6, 2013
Acorn Food Group LLC, a Bojangles' franchise group based in Jasper, Ga., was recently honored with a 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award by the U.S. Chamber…
read nowGluten-free requests reach new high
March 6, 2013
In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage…
read nowQuiznos franchisee inducted into International 100 Club
March 6, 2013
Quiznos' franchisee QSR International (QSR) opened its Quito, Ecuador, location, earlier this month, making QSR the first international Quiznos franchise group…
read nowCould middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?
March 5, 2013
While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.
read nowPeopleMatter receives $19M in capital funding
March 5, 2013
PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO…
read nowMcDonald's Sweden deploys mobile payment solution
March 5, 2013
Seamless has entered into production agreement with McDonald's in Sweden that will allow restaurant guests to pay with their smartphones via SEQR, the mobile…
read nowCarl's Jr. aiming for 300 Australian units
March 5, 2013
Carl's Jr. is ready to debut in the Australian market, with plans to open 300 stores within 10 to 15 years. According to Smart Company, the chain is currently…
read nowBaskin-Robbins introduces March Madness-inspired flavor
March 5, 2013
Baskin-Robbins is offering Reese's Buzzer Beater ice cream as its March Flavor of the Month. It features a combination of peanut butter and chocolate-flavored…
read nowGood Times Restaurants' debt repayment paves way for acquisition
March 5, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced it has paid off all of its term debt after the closing of its most recent sale leaseback transaction.
read nowMcDonald's invests $6.5M in sustainable coffee program
March 5, 2013
McDonald's USA, McDonald's Canada and their franchisees are investing more than $6.5 million throughout the next four-and-a-half years in a technical…
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