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March sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry
April 14, 2014
March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…
read nowJapanese restaurant review site expands to Chicago
April 14, 2014
Japanese restaurant review site Tabelog.com is in the process of rolling out its U.S. version to Chicago. It debuted in the domestic market last April in New…
read nowArby's marks Tax Day with free curly fries
April 14, 2014
Arby's is marking Tax Day with a free snack-sized curly fry promotion all day April 15. To take advantage of the deal, guests should visit Arbys.com or Arby's…
read nowCanadian Restaurant Investment Summit schedule solidified
April 14, 2014
The fifth annual Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, produced by GE Capital, will be held in Toronto on May 6-7. According to a news release, it will…
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Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch unveiled as Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos flavor
April 14, 2014
Taco Bell leveraged Snapchat and the MTV Movie Awards Sunday to announce its newest Doritos Locos Taco flavor — Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch. The new flavor will…
read nowBaskin-Robbins further expanding LA footprint
April 14, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is planning to expand its presence in the Los Angeles market and is hosting a Franchising Seminar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PST on April 23 for…
read nowTim Hortons U.S. testing a variety of lunch sandwiches
April 14, 2014
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop has added a new, savory Italian-style sandwich to the lunch menu, featuring ham capicola, genoa salami and pepperoni.
read nowTaco Bell turns to Snapchat to unveil new Doritos Locos offering
April 11, 2014
Earlier this week, Taco Bell's chief marketing officer Chris Brandt said the next Doritos Locos Taco will be launched in early May.
read nowMcDonald's franchisee commits to end use of gestation crates
April 11, 2014
Arcos Dorados, McDonald's largest global franchisee, has announced plans to end the use of gestation crates in its supply chain. The chain is requiring its…
read nowGluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010
April 11, 2014
According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…
read nowNRA solidifies inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit lineup
April 11, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has finalized the full line-up for its inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit, which is May 19 during the NRA Show in Chicago.
read nowMcDonald's selects agency for Hispanic marketing
April 11, 2014
McDonald's has named Boden PR to head up its Hispanic account, after a review. According to PR Week, Boden replaces longtime incumbent VPE PR.
read nowDel Taco franchisees recognized for operational performance
April 11, 2014
Three of Del Taco's franchisees have received Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine's Annual MVP (Most Valuable Performer) Awards.
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QSRs covering up protective posts with new WrapCovers
April 11, 2014
Arizona-based design and printing company bluemedia has launched a new WrapCovers line of products.
read nowAs McDonald's pulls out of Crimea, Burger King plans to moves in
April 10, 2014
About a week ago, McDonald's announced it was suspending operations in Crimea amid the Russia conflict over the peninsula. The chain cited supply issues as…
read nowPETA petitions Chick-fil-A to add vegetarian offering
April 10, 2014
PETA has sent a letter to Chick-fil-A president/CEO Dan Cathy, asking the chain to add a "faux chicken" dish to its menu. The letter comes on the heels of the…
read nowTaco John's brings back fish tacos
April 10, 2014
Taco John's has brought back fish tacos for a limited time. The seasonal offering is also available with new options this time around, including whitefish…
read nowKids LiveWell names healthy recipe challenge winners
April 10, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative showcasing restaurants…
read nowMcDonald's Canada goes on a hiring spree
April 10, 2014
McDonald's Canada and its franchisees are set to hire over 6,000 people on National Hiring Day today.
read nowDairy Queen joins employee incentive gift card program
April 10, 2014
SVM, a global provider of incentive and motivation solutions through the use of gift cards, prepaid cards, eGift and award codes, has added Dairy Queen to its…
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