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Dunkin' Donuts expands Smoothie line
April 19, 2007
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new flavor to its popular smoothie beverage line. The Tropical Fruit Smoothie is a blend of real pineapple…
read nowShanghai street vendors reselling discarded chicken
April 19, 2007
Shanghai Daily: Cleaning workers at some KFC restaurants in Fuzhou City have been picking leftover chicken pieces from trash cans and selling them to street…
read nowCompany launches Menus that Talk
April 18, 2007
MIAMI — Taylannas Inc. has announced the launch of an electronic restaurant menu system, Menus That Talk. The portable device, approximately the size of a DVD…
read nowMcDonald's earnings due Friday
April 18, 2007
BusinessWeek: Analysts expect McDonald's to report first-quarter earnings of 62 cents per share, according to a poll of analysts by Thomson Financial. The…
read nowLas Vegas, Phoenix top markets for franchise growth
April 18, 2007
The Business Journal (Phoenix): Las Vegas and Phoenix took the top two spots in a survey of the nation's 39 largest markets for quick-serve franchise growth.
read nowIndustry review shows higher QSR spending
April 17, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance, a financier to the restaurant franchise industry, has released its 17th annual Chain Restaurant…
read nowMcDonald's debuts American Idol-inspired Happy Meal toys
April 17, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — From April 20 through May 10, young McDonald's customers will receive one of six superstar toys inspired by American Idol with the purchase…
read nowTexas Whataburgers warns of hepatitis A
April 17, 2007
Corpus Christ Caller-Times: The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a warning Tuesday to anyone who ate at the Harlingen, Texas, Whataburger…
read nowKrystal partners with digital-signage solutions provider
April 17, 2007
LEXINGTON, KY — Hammond Communications Group, supplier of turnkey digital signage solutions, has been contracted by The Krystal Company, to provide…
read nowInfoGensis POS launches latest business solution
April 17, 2007
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Hospitality technology firm InfoGenesis has announced the release of InfoGenesis Analytics, a business-intelligence solution that…
read nowTaco Del Mar opens 250th location
April 17, 2007
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar opened its 250th restaurant April 18 in Keizer, Oregon, franchised by Gwen Felkins under Oregon Master Developer Jeff Masterjohn. …
read nowMacy's to intro quick-serve, cafe concepts at Florida malls
April 17, 2007
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Macy's department stores is introducing its own brand of quick-serve eateries and restaurants to Florida stores as a part of a…
read nowTechnomic identifies foodservice social responsibilities
April 16, 2007
CHICAGO — In a recent study of consumer attitudes in the United States toward corporate social responsibility in foodservice, Technomic found that restaurant…
read nowWendy's names CFO
April 16, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has named Jay Fitzsimmons as executive vice president and chief financial officer. At Wendy's, Fitzsimmons will…
read nowMcDonald's franchisees grumbling about costs
April 16, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times: A survey obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times show McDonald's franchisees say the corporation forces them to foot large bills associated with…
read nowLove for Krystal inspires new packaging
April 16, 2007
Local 6 (Kissimmee, Fla.): Fast-food restaurant Krystal unveiled a new hamburger box and drink cup this week featuring a picture of Jay Barr and an image of…
read nowIntura Solutions expands in the U.K. and Ireland
April 16, 2007
ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions LP, supplier of point-of-sale and business management software for quick-service, fast casual and delivery restaurant…
read nowCarl's Jr. recognized for energy efficiency
April 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Restaurant chain Carl's Jr. is one of four companies Southern California Gas Co. will honor for saving money and helping the environment. …
read nowReceipt-label thermal paper launched for restaurants
April 16, 2007
LANCASTER , Pa. – MAX International Converters has introduced MAX-Stick for the restaurant industry, repositionable receipt-label thermal paper.
read nowMcDonald's to intro new Southwestern salad
April 15, 2007
Brandweek: McDonald's is introducing a premium Southwestern salad this week that includes cilantro-glazed chicken, grilled or crispy, greens, oven-roasted…
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