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Popeyes' parent completes refinancing
December 19, 2013
Popeyes' parent company AFC Enterprises Inc. this week announced the completion of a new, five-year $125 million revolving credit facility. At closing, the…
read nowHobart Center announces sustainability grant program
December 19, 2013
The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability, a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry's drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…
read nowCarvel rolls out holiday signatures
December 19, 2013
Carvel has announced the return of its holiday-themed ice cream items, including a Santa and a snowman cake. The seasonal menu includes:
read nowMiddleby acquires Automatic Bar Controls
December 19, 2013
The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Automatic Bar Controls Inc., a manufacturer of beverage dispensing systems for the foodservice…
read nowBurger King signs up for FIBA New Zealand sponsorship
December 19, 2013
Burger King has signed a four-year partnership with Basketball New Zealand to introduce FIBA 3X3 to the country.
read nowNRA unveils new office, entertaining space
December 19, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has dedicated its new Trinchero outdoor terrace, part of its new office and entertaining space in Washington, D.C.
read nowWendy's partners with QR code provider for marketing campaigns
December 19, 2013
NeoMedia Technologies Inc., a provider of mobile barcode management solutions, has partnered with Wendy's to become its exclusive provider for QR code services…
read nowFive foodservice trends to watch for in '14
December 19, 2013
The U.S. restaurant industry has experienced modest growth in the past few years, and research firm Mintel estimates sales of $438 billion in 2013, as well as…
read nowNPD reports restaurant visits flat, consumer spending up
December 18, 2013
NPD's Crest foodservice tracking shows restaurant traffic remained flat for the bulk of the year compared to last year, and forecasts the year will end the…
read nowPizza Hut, Domino's dominate 2013 Google searches
December 18, 2013
Google has announced its 13th annual Zeitgeist results, showing what users searched for the most during the year. Once again, Pizza Hut was the top searched…
read nowGood Times' same-store sales up 12 percent on the year
December 18, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, announced its financial results for the fourth…
read nowSecond-largest Dairy Queen franchisee acquired by private equity firm
December 18, 2013
Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has acquired Vasari LLC, the second largest franchisee in the Dairy Queen system and the largest…
read nowMarketing budgets focused on increased customer engagement in 2014
December 18, 2013
New research from StrongView shows that marketers plan to increase their budgets on activities that increase customer engagement in 2014. However, according to…
read nowNRA collaborates with Primary Color to offer branding insights
December 17, 2013
The National Restaurant Association will collaborate with the visual solutions company Primary Color to provide enhanced branding insights for restaurant and…
read nowOpenTable acquires Quickcue for guest management
December 17, 2013
OpenTable Inc. announced that it has acquired Quickcue LLC, a provider of guest management systems for restaurants, for approximately $11.5 million in cash…
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Bruster's incorporates indoor seating with Georgia prototype store
December 17, 2013
Bruster's Real Ice Cream is building its first prototype store in Savannah, Ga. The new location, owned by Patrick DeLaRosa and partner Brandy Montez, will…
read nowTaco Bell marks the New Year with new Grilled Stuft Nacho, BCS Taco 12-Pack
December 17, 2013
Taco Bell announced today that it will begin 2014 with two new value offerings. On Thursday, the chain will introduce a new Grilled Stuft Nacho, with seasoned…
read nowSubway restaurants host blanket collection for families in need
December 17, 2013
On Jan. 5, participating Subway restaurants in the Minneapolis area are partnering with Bridging to collect blankets that will be distributed to individuals…
read nowUnion leaders urge dialogue over Sysco, US Foods merger
December 17, 2013
James P. Hoffa, general president of union organization International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has issued a statement regarding last week's announcement of…
read nowArby's franchisee sells 47 restaurants to U.S. Beef Corp.
December 17, 2013
Denver-based The Bailey Co. has sold all 47 of its Arby's units to another Arby's franchisee, U.S. Beef Corp. According to the Denver Business Journal, those…
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