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McDonald's a top advertiser for Black consumers
September 20, 2013
Black consumers are expected to increase their spending from the current $1 trillion level to $1.3 trillion by 2017, according to a new report from Nielsen, in…
read nowYum! Brands' quarterly dividend increased by 10 percent
September 20, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has approved a 10-percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend. The quarterly cash dividend will increase from…
read nowKFC sets LEED certification standard in China
September 20, 2013
A KFC restaurant in Xuan Wu Men, China, has been awarded a LEED Gold Certification, marking the brand’s third certification in the market. According to a press…
read nowPinterest to test business ads
September 20, 2013
Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann sent a message to users this week about the site's new test promoting certain business ads.
read nowTim Hortons marks National Coffee Day with BOGO deal
September 20, 2013
Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shops will offer its U.S. guests a free coffee with the purchase of another coffee during National Coffee Day Sept. 29.
read nowAirports to showcase leasing options for restaurants, retail
September 20, 2013
A forum designed to teach local, regional and national retailers, quick-service food operators and restaurateurs about the leasing opportunities at Ronald…
read nowRegistration now open for free webinar on digital menu boards
September 19, 2013
Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…
read nowEmpathica acquired by Mindshare Technologies
September 19, 2013
Mindshare Technologies, a provider of Voice of the Customer technologies, has acquired Empathica, a provider of social Customer Experience Management solutions.
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Women's Foodservice Forum CEO dies unexpectedly
September 19, 2013
Fritzi Woods, president and CEO of the Women's Foodservice Forum, died unexpectedly Wednesday in Dallas.
read nowWendy's adds Heinz exec to Investor Relations team
September 19, 2013
The Wendy's Company announced today that Margaret R. Nollen has been named to the new position of senior vice president, Investor Relations and Strategy…
read nowConsumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites
September 19, 2013
According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…
read nowWendy's franchisee raises $2.5M for adoption foundation
September 19, 2013
Restaurant franchisee The Briad Group has raised more than $2.5 million for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, including $325,000 at its 15th Annual Golf…
read nowWendy's franchisee loaned $7.25M for refinancing, remodeling efforts
September 19, 2013
TD Bank has completed a $7.25 million lending deal with Florida-based Hans Sohlen, a 39-unit Wendy's franchisee.
read nowWhite Castle celebrates employee longevity
September 19, 2013
White Castle is honoring 62 new team members from nine states as part of this year's 25-Year Club class. Founder E.W. "Billy" Ingram began the 25-Year Club in…
read nowTaco Cabana marks 35th anniversary with throwback prices
September 19, 2013
Thirty-five years ago, Taco Cabana opened its first restaurant in Midtown San Antonio. The brand will mark the occasion Sept. 21 and 22 with a grand re-opening…
read nowLYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut
September 19, 2013
LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…
read nowBurger King Delivery adds 16th market
September 19, 2013
Burger King Delivery has expanded into its 16th market — Tucson, Ariz.
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Keurig to open brick-and-mortar coffee store
September 18, 2013
As the popularity of single-cup beverages grows thanks to major brands such as Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks carrying such offerings, Green Mountain Coffee…
read nowRoy Rogers targets 100 new franchise units
September 18, 2013
Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a strategic alliance with Franchise Dynamics, a full-service franchise sales outsourcing company, to expand the chain by 10…
read nowTaco John's adds six new side dishes
September 18, 2013
Taco John's announced today that it is offering six new side dishes in addition to its signature Potato Olés.
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