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NPC International closes on Wendy's acquisition
December 9, 2013
NPC International Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of 53 Wendy's restaurants for $30.4 million.
read nowUrbanspoon creates list of 10 restaurant industry secrets
December 6, 2013
Urbanspoon has released a list of 10 facts that it said are kept secret from consumers by the restaurant industry.
read nowAsian Americans a growth opportunity for businesses, Nielsen finds
December 6, 2013
Nielsen announced the release of its "Significant, Sophisticated and Savvy: The Asian American Consumer 2013 Report," which offers a look into the purchasing…
read nowTaco John's delivers donations to Colorado flood victims
December 6, 2013
To help victims of the Colorado flood that hit three months ago, Taco John's units throughout that state and Wyoming, donated $1 dollar from every order to…
read nowPollo Loco adds shredded Beef, Mexican S'Mores
December 6, 2013
El Pollo Loco unveiled a new line-up of limited-time only, hand-crafted entrees featuring shredded beef that are available in three varieties: Torta, Grande…
read nowMcDonald's units remain open despite 'rallies'
December 6, 2013
Amidst the widespread QSR employee walk-out Thursday, McDonald's released the following statement:
read nowC-store penetration rebounds while visit frequency dips
December 5, 2013
Less volatile gas prices, along with discount, rewards and loyalty retailer programs, attributed to a rebound in c-store penetration in the quarter ending in…
read nowNRA to hold inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit
December 5, 2013
The National Restaurant Association will host its inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit during NRA Show 2014 at Chicago's McCormick Place. The event will bring…
read nowCoffee is key to breakfast daypart opportunities
December 5, 2013
Technomic has published its Breakfast Consumer Trend Report to help foodservice executives understand the latest behaviors, preferences and attitudes of…
read nowCarl's Jr.-branded boxers now for sale
December 5, 2013
Fans of CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands can now show off their loyalty in an intimate way. According to Media Post, white, branded boxers with…
read nowCongressional Dems, President call for higher wages as QSR strikes grow
December 5, 2013
Quick-service employees in more than 100 cities across the country have walked off their jobs today, as part of a protest that began before sunrise at many…
read nowMcDonald's Canada expands Poutine offering
December 5, 2013
McDonald's Canada has launched Poutine across the country. The dish was first introduced in Quebec more than a decade ago and has been requested by customers…
read nowAuntie Anne's hosts entrepreneurial forum for teens
December 5, 2013
Auntie Anne's has teamed up with The First Tee, an international youth development organization, to host a Leaders & Entrepreneurs Forum focusing on the…
read nowSubway marks India opening with sandwich charity auction
December 5, 2013
To celebrate the opening of a new Subway restaurant in Hari Nagar, West Delhi, India, a Subway sandwich was auctioned for charity, generating Rs 51,000 (about…
read nowLYFE Kitchen certified for wellness as part of pilot program
December 5, 2013
The world's first WELL certified restaurants were unveiled today by Delos and LYFE Kitchen Restaurant. The new LYFE Kitchen Restaurants in Tarzana, Calif., and…
read nowRoy Rogers adds Virginia franchisee
December 5, 2013
Roy Rogers announced that Hunter Bright Restaurants LLC has purchased three Roy Rogers Restaurants in the Alexandria, Va., market. The locations of the…
read nowChicken is top protein found on sandwiches, wraps
December 5, 2013
Chicken is the most-featured protein on sandwiches and wraps, at 83 and 80 percent, respectively, according to recent research by Food Genius, a…
read nowNominations now open for The Fast Casual Top 100
December 4, 2013
The editors of FastCasual.com are now accepting nominations for The 2014 Fast Casual Top 100.
read nowEmployee training module utilizes tablets, apps, social media
December 4, 2013
Uptown Network announced its new training capability for the hospitality industry that the company said can reduce training expenses by more than 80 percent.
read nowAmerican Express supporting Dine for a Cause
December 4, 2013
American Express and Share Our Strength announced today "Dine for a Cause," an initiative to support Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to end…
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