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Subway hits 40K restaurant milestone
August 27, 2013
The Subway restaurant chain opened its 40,000 location this week, at an AppleGreen petrol station in Ipswich, England.
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US Foods names 'Next Top Product' semifinalists
August 27, 2013
Fifty-four chefs from across the country have begun competing for a spot in the final round of the 2nd Annual US Foods Next Top Product contest.
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Auntie Anne's jumps into food truck space
August 27, 2013
Auntie Anne's new food trucks have made their debut in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Gordonville, Pa. The company built the food trucks to capitalize on the mobile…
read nowFormer president: McDonald's didn't create wage discrepancies
August 26, 2013
Less than a week before a planned nationwide quick-service restaurant employee strike, former McDonald's president, U.S., Ed Rensi appeared on a handful of…
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QSRs playing catch up to hot fast casual segment
August 26, 2013
As the fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry, Colorado is a hotbed for these brands. Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., is…
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Subway introduces garlic bread option
August 26, 2013
Beginning Sept. 1, Subway will feature a garlic bread option for a limited time. The savory addition will be featured alongside the chain's "$5 Any" regular…
read nowJack in the Box food truck rolls into St. Louis
August 26, 2013
Jack in the Box introduced St. Louis to its original food truck at the Grand Center Street Party on Aug. 24. The Jack Munchie Mobile is a custom-built mobile…
read nowMcDonald's confirms chicken wing rollout in September
August 26, 2013
McDonald's has confirmed to BurgerBusiness.com that it will roll out Mighty Wings nationally on Sept. 9.
read nowChurch's franchise group reelects president to board
August 25, 2013
Church's Independent Franchise Association (CIFA) an organization that represents domestic and international franchisees in the chain's system, has reelected…
read nowSonic expands football team-branded burgers
August 23, 2013
When Kergan Brothers Sonic franchise group launched the Ragin' Cajun burger last August, it sold at 300 to 400 percent more than the average LTO.
read nowAnalysts report above-average meat and dairy prices
August 23, 2013
Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…
read nowIn-N-Out plans first Indian reservation location
August 23, 2013
In-N-Out Burger will open its first location on tribal land early next year. The restaurant will be located off the Interstate 10 freeway in Cabazon, Calif.…
read nowMcDonald's NFC-enabled interactive tables expanding through Asia
August 23, 2013
McDonald's test of an NFC-enabled interactive dining table at a restaurant in Singapore has inspired a broader rollout throughout Asia.
read nowFall favorite returns to Bojangles' menu
August 23, 2013
Bojangles' the Smoked Sausage Biscuit will return to menus Aug. 26 and will be available through Oct. 6 at participating locations. The LTO includes a…
read nowSonic adds chief development officer position
August 23, 2013
Sonic Drive-In has named John Budd to the newly created role of chief development and strategy officer.
read nowVilla Enterprises expands shopping mall presence
August 23, 2013
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf's at the Promenade Temecula in…
read nowPhilly Dunkin' Donuts franchisees award $25K in scholarships
August 23, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts and its franchisees in the Greater Philadelphia region have selected 25 students as recipients of the fourth annual Dunkin' Donuts Philadelphia…
read nowCustomer satisfaction drives higher return QSR visits than food, price
August 22, 2013
Customer Experience Management solutions provider Empathica's latest Quick-Service Restaurant Benchmark Study ranked the top U.S. burger-focused chains based…
read nowWendy's adds Monterey ranch chicken sandwich to value menu
August 22, 2013
Wendy's has brought back its Monterey Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is being featured on the brand's Right Price Right Size Menu for 99 cents for a…
read nowSonic standardizes MICROS POS solution
August 22, 2013
Sonic Corp. has selected MICROS as its strategic enterprise solution partner. Included in the solution is MICROS' point-of-sale for drive-in transactions, as…
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