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Suzanne Greco named president of world's largest QSR
June 25, 2015
Suzanne Greco, who began her tenure with Subway as a sandwich artist in 1973, is now running the “world’s largest QSR” as its president.
read nowEuroBake unveils artisanal buns for growing gourmet burger trend
June 25, 2015
Americans ordered 9 billion burgers at restaurants in 2014, a 3-percent increase from the previous year.
read nowCyclists can now carry McDonald's meals on their bikes
June 24, 2015
The struggling chain released its latest ad, which features a new form of packing created in partnership with ad agency, Tribal: The McBike, a box that enables…
read nowCoffee driving restaurant domination in UK, report says
June 24, 2015
The report includes an analysis of market size outlets and transactions in the U.K. and key players in the U.K. foodservice market.
read nowFilter aims to reduce kitchens' carbon footprint, operating costs
June 24, 2015
A new filter system captures waste heat from cook lines to preheat water, an ecologically-friendly feature intended to save commercial kitchen operators…
read nowWebinar download available: 'Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution'
June 24, 2015
A free webinar, "Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution," is now available for download.
read nowCinnabon debuts sausage for entry into breakfast segment
June 23, 2015
Available at participating locations nationwide, Sausage Bites are made with Cinnabon dough wrapped around a breakfast sausage and served with a side of warm…
read nowDairy Queen celebrates 75th with snacks, hot desserts, artisan trends
June 22, 2015
Dairy Queen has introduced its DQ Bakes! menu with nine products across three categories: Hot Desserts à la Mode, artisan-style sandwiches and Snack Melts.
read nowMcDonald's Monopoly contest draws more than 500K contestants
June 22, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina-based McDonald's franchise company Arcos Dorados is giving customers in Brazil a chance to win a million dollars as it prepares for the…
read nowOrderSnapp launches free POS for pizzerias, small restaurants
June 22, 2015
The tablet is designed for startups looking to control investment costs and current restaurant owners who want to avoid expensive upgrades on old POS systems.
read nowMcDonald's growth bites the dust with shrinking U.S. store count
June 22, 2015
Though McDonald's thrived during the recession with its dollar menu, fast casual chains like Chipotle and Five Guys Burgers and Fries that focus on healthy…
read nowMillennials eat more veggies than other age groups
June 19, 2015
A survey found that 84 percent of Americans aren’t eating the USDA recommended daily minimum of four vegetable servings and nearly half have no explanation as…
read nowWhite Castle celebrates Father's Day with sliders and free card
June 19, 2015
The discount will be available on Father's Day online and through the White Castle app using the code word "DAD" only.
read nowWhy upscale, newer brands can escape negative Groupon effect
June 19, 2015
Some experts caution that restaurant brands may come across as desperate when they offer daily deals, but a new study from the University of Maryland's Robert…
read nowQSRs, fast casuals among top-performing segments in 2014
June 19, 2015
The fastest-growing brands over the past 25 years aren't those with double-digit, same-store sales growth year after year, but those with steady growth that…
read nowTime to deliver the donuts: Dunkin' unveils delivery plans
June 18, 2015
Chairman and CEO Nigel Travis told CNBC of his interest I- home and curbside delivery and considers delivery "the next frontier" in customer service.
read nowDunkin' launches Visa Checkout for mobile
June 18, 2015
The Dunkin' Mobile App enables customers to purchase and reload virtual Dunkin' Donuts Cards.
read nowRestaurants lead in Hispanic marketing spend
June 18, 2015
Among the top 500 advertisers, the Hispanic share of overall ad spend increased to 8.5 percent, indicating restaurant marketers understand the share of revenue…
read nowOrdering solutions start-up now serving 400 restaurant clients
June 17, 2015
Clorder Inc., a developer of a cloud-based food ordering solution designed to help restaurants enhance their online presence, has added 100 new clients since…
read nowTechnomic:Technology still untapped opp for restaurants
June 17, 2015
Digital amenities, including online ordering and mobile payment, have gone from futuristic novelties to modern necessities for restaurant consumers.
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