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McDonald's sales drop across all global segments

November 8, 2012

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows:

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Wienerschnitzel rolls out chili cheese tamales

November 8, 2012

Wienerschnitzel has added new chili cheese tamales to the menu for a limited time. They are loaded with shredded beef and topped with Wienerschnitzel's…

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Dunkin' Donuts expands self-serve model in South Carolina

November 8, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that existing franchisee George Ross, chief executive of Coastal Franchising LLC, has partnered with Hess Corporation to own and…

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Taco Bell unveils dessert menu

November 7, 2012

An addition to the new Cantina Bell menu is being tested in North Carolina.

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TCBY focused on Houston as priority market

November 7, 2012

Having already exceeded 2012 franchise growth expectations behind its new self-serve operating model, TCBY is now focusing on key markets across the U.S. for…

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MICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini

November 7, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that its OPERA and Simphony…

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Franchisee acquires 120 KFCs from Yum! Brands

November 7, 2012

Dallas-based Mitra QSR KNE LLC and its capital partner, Chalak Growth Capital Fund LLC, recently closed on a large acquisition of KFC/Taco Bell units in the…

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Restaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments

November 7, 2012

According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…

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Traffic, ticket growth reported by Burger King franchisee

November 7, 2012

New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced its Q3 results ended Sept. 30, which included an 87.1 percent jump in restaurant sales, lifted by its…

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Villa Enterprises plants flag in Egypt

November 7, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened Villa Italian Kitchen and Bananas units at the American University (AUC) in Cairo, Egypt. These locations…

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Dunkin' Brands pitches in $200K for Sandy relief

November 6, 2012

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Sandy…

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LYFE Kitchen adds former White House Chief of Staff to board

November 6, 2012

LYFE Kitchen has added The Honorable William Daley as its newest member of the board of directors.

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NRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'

November 6, 2012

Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by…

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Culver's lands on the East Coast

November 6, 2012

Wisconsin-based Culver's made its debut on the East Coast with the opening of its 470th restaurant in Greenville, S.C., Nov. 5.

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Baskin-Robbins crowdsourcing for next ice cream flavor

November 6, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has kicked off its third annual Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor Contest, which invites guests to create an original ice cream flavor using…

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Wendy's new contest geared toward Hispanic market

November 6, 2012

Wendy's kicked off its "Wendy's Secret Sandwich" contest this week, which includes a grand prize trip for two to see reggaeton and pop Latino musician Tito El…

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