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Survey: Millennials think of Taco Bell as 'typical fast food'
August 5, 2013
YouGov's latest omnibus public opinion survey results have been been released, measuring millennials' opinion of the Taco Bell brand. It was conducted July 3…
read nowBaskin-Robbins marks busy birthday month with cake promotion
August 5, 2013
August is one of the most common birthday months of the year, and Baskin-Robbins is helping guests celebrate with a new "Too Cute Cupcake Cake" and "Clown Cone…
read nowDunkin' adds caramel coffee, pretzel roll to lineup
August 5, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new menu offerings as part of its "longest pipeline in history:" The caramel coconut iced coffee and the pretzel roll roast beef…
read nowDunkin' Brands expanding throughout Southern Texas
August 5, 2013
Dunkin' Brands announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Sizzling Donuts LLC, for 18 traditional…
read nowRestaurant industry supports redefinition of full-time employee under Obamacare
August 5, 2013
On Friday, the National Restaurant Association applauded Congressman Dan Lipinski's (D-Ill.) efforts to change the 2010 Affordable Care Act law's definition of…
read nowJuly marks Good Times' fourth month of double-digit sales growth
August 2, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its same-store sales increased 17.9 percent for the month of July, its fourth consecutive month of double digit…
read nowDunkin' plans European expansion, Baskin-Robbins Germany debut
August 2, 2013
Baskin-Robbins is planning its entry into the German market as early as next year, while its sister chain Dunkin' Donuts plans to grow its presence throughout…
read nowFDA standardizes 'gluten-free' definition for food industry
August 2, 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free" for voluntary food labeling.
read nowMcDonald's McCafe Smoothie proceeds fighting breast cancer
August 2, 2013
McDonald's restaurants in Central Ohio are hosting a "Buy One, Help Many" fundraiser throughout August, in which 10 cents from McCafe Smoothie sales will go…
read nowSonic debuts cold weather prototype with North Dakota entry
August 2, 2013
Sonic Drive-In has expanded into North Dakota — its 44th state — with the opening of a new drive-in in Minot.
read nowSplick-it launches full suite of mobile marketing tools
August 2, 2013
Splick-it Inc. has launched a full suite of retention, engagement and acquisition marketing tools for its mobile and online restaurant ordering platform aimed…
read nowFocus Brands gearing up for IPO
August 2, 2013
Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…
read nowRestaurants applaud swipe fee ruling
August 1, 2013
A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…
read nowBurger King opens 125 net new units in Q2
August 1, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. Highlights included a global comp sales increase of 0.6 percent, a…
read nowKrispy Kreme kicks off Atlanta expansion with smaller prototype
August 1, 2013
The early-September opening of a new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory at 10781 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, Ga., will mark the start of the chain's planned expansion…
read nowArby's gaming campaign yields triple-digit brand awareness lift
August 1, 2013
MediaBrix, an advertising and services platform for social and mobile games, today announced that a digital advertising campaign with Arby's to promote its…
read nowKrispy Kreme selects Oracle E-Business Suite to support growth
August 1, 2013
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has selected the Oracle E-Business Suite as the enterprise resource planning platform to support its expanding global business.
read nowBurger King to expand in gas stations across South Africa
August 1, 2013
Burger King South Africa Ltd has signed an exclusive agreement with Sasol to expand the brand across the country.
read nowDairy Queen introduces Tripleberry Brownie
August 1, 2013
The Dairy Queen system is introducing its new Tripleberry Brownie as the featured Blizzard of the Month for August.
read nowSubway adds soccer star Pele as brand ambassador
August 1, 2013
Subway introduced international soccer star Pele as the brand's newest "Famous Fan." The Brazilian player joins a list of athletes including Michael Phelps…
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