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Arby's now a world record-holder ... twice
June 15, 2018
Five acres. That's the size you have to beat if you want to capture the record for the world's largest advertising poster, according to Guiness World Records…
read nowMeatless: It's not just for vegans anymore
June 14, 2018
NPD Group said data shows a clearly higher demand for plant-based proteins today, evidenced by 19 percent growth in cases of such proteins shipped from…
read nowAuntie Anne's raising funds for cancer research
June 14, 2018
Auntie Anne's is partnering for the seventh year with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research, a news release said. Since…
read nowExtra Crispy Colonel to tell grads: Failures are 'stepping stones' to success
June 14, 2018
Extra Crispy Colonel has gone all "Pomp and Circumstance" on us as he will deliver the commencement address this Friday night, June 14, to the 2018 graduates…
read nowEl Pollo Loco puts sauces centerstage for summer
June 13, 2018
El Pollo Loco has introduced a Loco Kickin' Chicken LTO, which comes with three sauces, free with a $20 Loco Kickin' Chicken Family Meal as well as with any…
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McDonald's creates faster, leaner 'golden-arched' machine for future
June 12, 2018
The way the players line up under the golden arches — at least in the U.S. — has undergone significant change as the brand had earlier promised it would. In…
read nowSonic's summer is all about pickles, chicken
June 12, 2018
Summer at Sonic means snow cone slushes, and this year one of those slushes means "pucker up." The brand this week ushered in four snow cone flavors, including…
read nowCan Quiznos new owner turn it around?
June 12, 2018
Denver-based Quiznos is under new ownership. High Bluff Capital Partners, a California private equity firm specializing in corporate turnarounds is on a…
read nowRoy Rogers Restaurants welcomes marketing director
June 11, 2018
Roy Rogers Restaurants has appointed Mark Jenkins as its senior director of marketing, where he will lead strategic marketing efforts for company-owned and…
read nowCanadian restaurant franchisor welcomes new management
June 11, 2018
Canada-based MTY Food Group Inc., a franchisor and operator of several concepts, including Extreme Pita, Cultures, La Cremiere and Sushi Shop, is restructuring…
read nowFocus POS beta tests updated software
June 11, 2018
Focus POS, a provider of restaurant point-of-sale software, is currently beta testing its updated POS software which it plans to roll out later this year…
read nowA&W Canada eliminates plastic straws
June 11, 2018
A&W Food Services of Canada marked World Oceans Day — June 8 — by announcing its goal to eliminate all plastic straws from its restaurants by the end of…
read nowBojangles stirs a little online action into its 'sweet tea'
June 8, 2018
Bojangles is jumping on the beverage bandwagon in the run-up to this Sunday, National Iced Tea Day, by offering a 32-ounce sweet tea for one buck all weekend.
read nowStatus check: A&W at 99 ... 'and-a-half'
June 8, 2018
In the run-up to the centennial celebration of A&W Restaurants, a news release said the chain is continuing to "reappear" along U.S. roadsides, chalking up…
read nowWendy's delivers new chicken salad for free
June 8, 2018
Wendy's is not only adding a new player to its summer salad line-up, but bringing it to customers at no charge.
read nowMenu labeling expert's book a life-tested lesson in persistence
June 8, 2018
Restaurateurs, perhaps more than most in business, know the value of persistence and determination. But remaining persistent in the face of the most harrowing…
read nowRestaurant sales flat, but traffic still vanishing along with employees
June 8, 2018
TDn2K reported that chain store comp sales gained slightly over the rolling three-month period, up 0.8 percent, though comp traffic dropped 2.9 percent in May…
read nowLion's Choice to open shared bank location in Illinois
June 7, 2018
St. Louis-based QSR Lion's Choice said it will open a new location on Regency Park Drive in O'Fallon, Illinois this summer. In fact, the new restaurant has a…
read nowKotipizza, Social Burgerjoint have great May, but not Chalupa
June 7, 2018
Kotipizza reports that its total sales grew a hefty 12.9 percent in May 2018 compared to the same month last year. Same-store sales, based on sales figures…
read nowPollo Tropical sandwiches give customers something to hold onto
June 7, 2018
For the first time in the brand's 30-year history, Pollo Tropical, a QSR which has built its name on citrus marinated chicken, is introducing three…
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