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Tim Hortons co-founder, 1st franchisee dead at 88
February 1, 2019
Ron Joyce, the first franchisee of Tim Hortons, died Thursday in his home. He was 88, according to CBC.ca. Although Tim Horton founded the brand in 1964, in…
read nowSuper Bowl Sunday fare? Depends where you are
February 1, 2019
According to Cardlytics, Super Bowl Sunday is far from being all about pizza, though that dish does reign supreme for the beer bottle-strewn tables of Super…
read nowJack in the Box has something for fans who feel that day-after-Super-Bowl cold coming on
February 1, 2019
Jack in the Box said it has research that shows an estimated 13.9 million employees called in sick the Monday after Super Bowl last year, so it has coined a…
read nowNathan's Famous releases Q3 results, declares 25-cent dividend
February 1, 2019
Nathan's Famous said for the quarter that ended Dec. 23, 2018, its revenues were down from $22,021,000 in 2017 to $20,222,000 last year's Q3, while adjusted…
read nowTaco Bell HQ stays in Irvine, 'Numero Uno' store safe
February 1, 2019
Taco Bell said its Irvine headquarter, and its first store that was moved there Nov. 19, are both staying put. The 53-year-old Downey, California original…
read nowTorchy's launches catering, party pack menus
January 31, 2019
Austin-based Torchy's Tacos has launched both a catering and party menu that includes everything from breakfast and "Damn Good" tacos to chips, dips and more.
read nowWetzel's Pretzels promotes president to CEO
January 31, 2019
Wetzel's Pretzels said it has promoted its former president, Jennifer Schuler, to CEO. Schuler was in the president's role for about two years and previously…
read nowTaco Bell tolls for 1st time in Thailand
January 31, 2019
Taco Bell has extended its Asian market reach this month with its initial location in Thailand. The store is located in Bangkok at Mercuryville (Chidlom…
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A&W ... er AW ... gets a little 'and-sy' over logo
January 31, 2019
As the brand turns 100 this year, A&W Restaurants is lightening up a bit by losing its logos ampersand, at least for a while. The root-beer-renowned chain…
read nowKFC gets big on 'Littles'
January 30, 2019
KFC is getting big on its 'littles', Chicken Littles, with its newest LTO. A news release said customers can get two orders of Chicken Littles for $3, as…
read nowLast call: Nominations closing soon for Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
January 29, 2019
The deadline to nominate brands for FastCasual's 2019 list of Top 100 Movers & Shakers is Wednesday. The list honors the brands and executives leading the…
read nowSmashburger franchisee to reveal how mobile marketing led to increased sales
January 29, 2019
Standing out and attracting a greater share of customers is a never-ending challenge for all QSR and fast casual restaurants. And a couple of circumstances — a…
read nowDairy Queen goes all 'Ghirardelli' for Cupid
January 29, 2019
Dairy Queen is gearing up for that day of love, Valentine's Day, just about two weeks off now. The brand plans a pair of love-inspired soft-serve treats…
read nowBojangles' now private company with new CEO, COO
January 28, 2019
Bojangles' completed its all-cash acquisition by Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P., which was announced Nov. 6 last year…
read nowSonic LTO melts away winter chills
January 28, 2019
Sonic is bringing some warmth, with a touch of creamy cold into winter, with its hot Oreo and Cinnabon Cinnasnacks a la mode desserts. The LTOs include the…
read nowWendy's gives away 'Baconators' with $10 DoorDash delivery order thru Feb. 4
January 28, 2019
Wendy's is offering a free Baconator and DoorDash delivery with $10 purchases through Feb. 4 for customers that use the code FREEBACONATOR, according to a…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee 'wall problem'
January 25, 2019
McDonald's franchisees are letting the chain's leaders know in no uncertain terms that the inclusion of a kitchen wall in remodeling plans for their units is…
read nowWhite Castle offers free meals for federal workers, 'slider detante' for nation
January 25, 2019
White Castle is hoping to both ease the financial pains of paycheck-less federal workers and be a point of unification for Congress and President Trump during…
read nowStoner's opens prototype store in Columbia, South Carolina
January 24, 2019
QSR pizza brand, Stoner's Pizza Joint, opened a corporate-owned location this week, which was built under the chain's new prototype design that will be used…
read nowKFC pledges all plastic customer packaging recoverable or reusable by 2025
January 24, 2019
KFC said today that it pledges by 2025 that all its plastic-based, consumer-facing packaging will be recoverable or reusable, a news release said.
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