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Operations, marketing lead to strong sales at Krispy Kreme
May 31, 2013
Krispy Kreme's first quarter was impressive — an 11.4 percent same-store sales increase at company stores, 11 percent revenue growth, a 33 percent profit jump…
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CEO: Popeyes' remodeling efforts contribute to positive guest experience
May 31, 2013
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen this week announced another strong quarter, including a system-wide sales increase of 10.2 percent.
read nowRestaurant operators' optimism hits a 10-month high
May 31, 2013
Driven by higher same-store sales and an improving outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…
read nowTaco John's aims to double store count
May 31, 2013
Taco John's International has named Shawn Eby as its new vice president of Operations. He joins the Wyoming-based QSR with 26 years of experience in the…
read nowPopeyes franchisee raises $670K to fight Musclar Dystrophy
May 31, 2013
The Sailormen Inc. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Golf Classic has raised more than $670,000 to help support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and those affected…
read nowDunkin' Donuts pushes beverages for National Doughnut Day
May 31, 2013
On June 7, National Doughnut Day, Dunkin' donuts will offer guests a free donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage.
read nowRestaurant chains expected to raise prices later this year
May 31, 2013
A new study conducted by supply chain cooperative SpenDifference shows that chain restaurants are planning to raise menu prices later this year.
read nowMobile engagement helps Auntie Anne's exceed sweepstakes expectations
May 31, 2013
Auntie Anne's Honey Whole Grain Sweepstakes, a branded multichannel campaign created to drive awareness of the new honey whole grain pretzel, drew more than…
read nowQuiznos' BBQ subs mark chef's culinary debut
May 31, 2013
Quiznos new Executive Chef Nick Graff has launched his first two products just in time for summer — the Spicy BBQ Pulled Pork Sub and the Southern BBQ Pulled…
read nowDairy Queen S'mores Blizzard tests 'off the charts'
May 31, 2013
Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants debuted the S'mores Blizzard this week.
read nowFood safety advocates wary of Smithfield purchase by Chinese company
May 31, 2013
On Wednesday, Shuanghui International, a Chinese food conglomerate, announced its purchase of Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer in the U.S. The…
read nowQSR worker strikes hit the West Coast
May 30, 2013
Seattle is the latest city to experience a quick-service employee strike. The citywide protest launched late Wednesday at a Ballard Taco Bell and has expanded…
read nowMcDonald's adding variety to Quarter Pounder lineup
May 30, 2013
Beginning in June, McDonald's will offer three new varities of its signature Quarter Pounder Burger, including bacon habanero ranch, deluxe and bacon and…
read nowTim Hortons electric vehicle charging station test exceeds expectations
May 30, 2013
Tim Hortons has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle charging station pilot launched earlier this year in Oakville, Ontario, by unveiling six new…
read nowPollo Tropical debuts in India
May 30, 2013
Pollo Tropical has opened its 33rd internationally franchised location and its first restaurant in India. This marks the brand's first opening outside the…
read nowGood Times announces first Bad Daddy's franchisee
May 30, 2013
Less than two months after acquiring a stake in Bad Daddy's Franchise Development, Colorado-based QSR Good Times Restaurants Inc. has signed agreements for…
read nowReport predicts increasingly polarized value and premium food categories
May 30, 2013
Rabobank has published a new report identifying a new type of food consumer, the "hybrid consumer," which the bank says will polarize the food retail spectrum…
read nowDoc Popcorn grows nontraditional portfolio at Palace Entertainment venues
May 30, 2013
Doc Popcorn plans to open approximately 15 new locations in Palace Entertainment venues across the country. The announcement follows the launch of Doc…
read nowKFC plants flag in Mongolia
May 30, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the grand opening of the first KFC in Mongolia by its international division, Yum! Restaurants International, in conjunction…
read nowNew crowdsourced Baskin-Robbins flavor: Oreo Cookie Dough Obsession
May 29, 2013
Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts throughout the country competed to be named the winner of Baskin-Robbins' Third Annual Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor…
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