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Cold Stone Creamery makes mega-move into Malaysia
August 8, 2017
Cold Stone Creamery is taking its sweet treats to Malaysia, with 20 stores set to open there over the next five years. The chain said in a news release that it…
read nowCaptain D's debuts new meal deal promoted by D-Gulls
August 7, 2017
Captain D's is launching a series of commercials featuring the D-Gulls, Dave & Desmond, according to a press release.
read nowKona turns icy eats into classroom needs
August 7, 2017
A lot of kids spent their summers making frequent stops at Kona Ice and now the Florence, Kentucky-based dessert QSR is pledging to stay with many of those…
read nowRevenues up at El Pollo Loco
August 4, 2017
El Pollo Loco's Q2 revenues were up 8.3 percent, to $105.6 million, compared to $97.5 million for the 13-week period ended June 28, 2017.
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Webinar to dive into KFC and Pizza Hut mobile success stories
August 4, 2017
The restaurant world is heavy into mobile apps these days, but often too much cash is invested without considering what drives use and sales. Without…
read nowNestle Toll House Cafe by Chip opens in Wichita
August 3, 2017
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip has opened its newest location on West 21st Street in Wichita. This is the city's first of the dessert destination, a news…
read nowSonic partnership puts 64 southern locations under new ownership
August 3, 2017
Sonic Drive-In announced a franchise development agreement with SD Holdings, a news release said. As part of the agreement, the North Carolina-based franchise…
read nowThrillist's favorite fried chicken is in a gas station
August 3, 2017
Thrillist revealed its favorite fried chicken concept in an article written by Ryan Joseph, according to a press release. Surprisingly, this particular chain…
read nowHiHo launches Santa Monica location
August 3, 2017
HiHo opened a unit in Santa Monica on July 26, according to a press release. The burger concept only serves 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu beef, which is free of…
read nowDairy Queen releases truffle treat
August 3, 2017
Dairy Queen introduced a new Triple Truffle Blizzard Treat LTO early this week, a news release said. the fudge, peanut butter and caramel truffle concoction…
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NRA urges Supreme Court to reverse Labor Dept's 'anti tip-pooling' policy
August 3, 2017
The NRA has taken another step toward fighting The Labor Department's regulation barring tip pools that include kitchen staff. The organization's Restaurant…
read nowYum Brands Q2 financials steady as company accelerates Pizza Hut improvement plans
August 3, 2017
Yum Brands Q2 financial results, for the term ending June 30, show the company's three brands all had worldwide system sales growth, including a 7 percent…
read nowQ2 financials for RBI: BK thriving, Tim Hortons lagging but heading to Spain
August 2, 2017
Popeyes, Burger King and Tim Hortons parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc, not only released its Q2 financial results for the three brands today…
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Sweat-flavored fried chicken? Maybe It's an 'acquired' taste
August 1, 2017
KFC has gotten a reputation for going to outlandish lengths to market its fried chicken, but the Colonel has been outdone — by the Japanese.
read nowOracle Hospitality debuts Data Science Cloud Services
August 1, 2017
Restaurant operators worldwide can now use Oracle Hospitality's Data Science Cloud Services to quickly analyze system-wide performance data and act on that…
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Pizza proliferation: Bonci, Bavaro, Vapiano and Pie Five add locations
August 1, 2017
Four pizza brands are movin' out with new locations, including a down-sized "mini" pizzeria, one that fires pies in a wood oven and even a Rome-based brand…
read nowDomino's makes using Alexa to order pizzas even easier
August 1, 2017
Domino's Pizza is expanding the Amazon Alexa ordering platform added last year to include customized ordering without customers needing to have a saved account…
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Micro chains hit major US growth spurt
July 31, 2017
Micro-chains — defined as chains with anywhere from three to 19 units — are in a major growth spurt, according to information research and analysis firm, NPD…
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White Castle ‘waffles’ when asked about menu
July 31, 2017
With its deep toasty pockets and light, lofty batter, few will waffle when offered a Belgian waffle, and leaders at White Castle clearly know that. That is, in…
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Flavor trends report: It's gettin' hot(ter) in here
July 31, 2017
A new food industry flavor trends report has been released from Research and Markets, and though few details have been provided about content of the paid…
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