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Wendy's introduces Jalapeno Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries
April 14, 2015
The ghost pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world and not often found on menus, Wendy's said.
read nowTaxpayers picking up $9 billion tab due to low restaurant wages, study says
April 14, 2015
The release of the report comes a day before the National Restaurant Association's annual lobby day on Capitol Hill.
read nowCarl's Jr. expands to Toronto, offers 'Free Food for a Year' to celebrate Guatemala opening
April 14, 2015
Guatemala marks the 34th country entered internationally by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
read nowArizona Jack in the Box restaurants raises $100K for Make-a-Wish Foundation
April 13, 2015
The company exceeded its fundraising goal, raising enough for Make-A-Wish Arizona to grant wishes for 13 kids with life-threatening medical conditions.
read nowDunkin' Donuts expanding in Illinois, recruiting franchisees
April 13, 2015
Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements for seven restaurants in Illinois over the next several years.
read nowQ1 same-stores sales growth best since recession, study says
April 13, 2015
Dallas, Texas-based TDn2K, provider of workforce, sales and social data for the restaurant industry, reported that Q1 final results for its "Restaurant…
read nowIFA: key to continuing job growth is tax reform, revising work week definition
April 10, 2015
Franchise businesses will create jobs at a faster pace than the overall economy in 2015, as it has in each of the last four years.
read nowWendy's could gain edge on competitors with new technology lab
April 10, 2015
Wendy's announced the opening of a technology lab next month at South Campus Gateway across from Ohio State University.
read nowPret A Manger opens 39th NYC shop
April 10, 2015
Pret A Manger, the quick-serve restaurant and coffee shop, is opening the doors to its newest New York City location at New York Penn Station on Friday, April…
read nowTop 10 social media performers includes mix of QSR, pizza, fast casual
April 9, 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based technology and data company Engagement Labs released its top 10 quick service restaurants based on social media performance on…
read nowChowNow provides Google Wallet to customers 'at no additional cost'
April 9, 2015
ChowNow updated restaurant clients' ordering apps to include Google Wallet as of today at no additional cost.
read nowIFA advocating for SBA to develop 'reasonable standards' for franchises
April 9, 2015
IFA stated that franchisors and franchisees should not be considered "affiliated" solely because of contractual rights and obligations.
read nowMcDonald's, Starbucks under investigation for tax evasion in EU
April 9, 2015
McDonald’s is joining Starbucks in an investigation of the companies' tax affairs in Europe by European Union officials.
read nowWienerschnitzel launches 4 new Chili Cheese Fries flavors
April 8, 2015
Flavors include Frank's RedHot Sauce, bacon, ranch dressing and sour cream.
read nowMcDonald's 'Pay with Lovin' awarded Ad of the Quarter from Ace Metrix
April 8, 2015
McDonald's score outperformed its competitive set by at least 20 percent, a significant score above average.
read nowIngenico Group launches Wi-Fi, Bluetooth enabled tableside payment
April 8, 2015
Ingenico Group, provider of seamless payment systems, launched an iWL series Wi-Fi enabled mobile terminal solution for use in the US market. This extension to…
read nowNetworld EVP recognized as 'corporate visionary' in Folio: awards
April 7, 2015
Folio: will recognize honorees on June 8 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.
read nowLRS releases waitlist app that sends table status updates to host stand remotely
April 7, 2015
Long Range Systems, a supplier of technology designed to improve and enhance the guest experience, announced an updated version of On Cue for Restaurants.
read nowHotSchedules awarded $20M in funding
April 7, 2015
Bridge Capital Holdings announced it has funded a combination of credit facilities and working capital advances totaling $20 million to HotSchedules, a…
read nowCREAM inks largest franchise deal since 2012
April 6, 2015
The agreement marks CREAM's largest franchising deal since launching franchise opportunities in 2012.
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