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Chinese QSR market to pass $280B by 2017
May 24, 2013
According to a new report released by market insight firm Mintel, China's quick-service and takeaway market is expected to reach RMB 1.8 trillion ($283.4B U.S.
read nowCarvel's mobile data solution leads to best free cone promo ever
May 24, 2013
Carvel kicked off its peak season with its annual systemwide "Free Cone Night" in April. This year, Carvel partnered with On The Spot Systems, a provider of…
read nowDunkin' Donuts teams up with police to benefit Special Olympics
May 24, 2013
For the 11th year in a row, hundreds of law enforcement officers from throughout Illinois will "stake out" Dunkin' Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics…
read nowBK Delivery expands to Vegas, Sacramento
May 23, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. has expanded its delivery service to the Las Vegas and Sacramento, Calif., markets. The BK Delivers program, which was first tested…
read nowRestaurants to add 448,000 summer jobs
May 23, 2013
Restaurants are expected to add 448,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.5-percent increase over the March 2013 employment level, according to National Restaurant…
read nowQSR worker protests spread to DC, shareholders' meetings
May 23, 2013
First New York, then Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis and Milwaukee. Now Washington D.C.
read nowFranchise business index shows consumer spending higher than expected
May 23, 2013
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchising industry, increased by 0.2 percent in April, boosted by improvements in…
read nowJack in the Box announces new SVP of Operations
May 23, 2013
Jack in the Box Inc. announced the promotion of Elana M. "Lani" Hobson to senior vice president of Operations. Hobson, a 36-year veteran of the company, was…
read nowSpotOn partners with Fazoli's to pilot loyalty, marketing platform
May 23, 2013
SpotOn, a loyalty and marketing platform designed initially for small business, today announced the release of the second full version of its marketing…
read nowDonper America unveils soft-serve machine with small footprint
May 23, 2013
Donper America has introduced its newest soft-serve machine, the BT7280, to the market. Designed for use in non-traditional frozen yogurt concepts, the BT728…
read nowBruster's Real Ice Cream launches revitalization strategy
May 22, 2013
Frozen treat chain Bruster's Real Ice Cream is debuting a new, five-point strategy to reignite growth and attract new franchisees. Introduced at the National…
read nowWendy's upgrades website to be mobile friendly
May 22, 2013
Wendy's has launched a more interactive Wendys.com, which – after a complete overhaul – is more mobile and tablet friendly.
read nowYum Restaurants International names preferred LED supplier
May 22, 2013
The Pharox range of LED lighting by NTL Lemnis, a JV company of NTL Electronics of India and Lemnis Lighting Netherlands, has been selected as the preferred…
read nowNational Restaurant Association names Sysco as Kids LiveWell partner
May 22, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced that Sysco Corporation will serve as the sole distribution partner of the Kids LiveWell program, which was…
read nowLong John Silver's bringing back original tartar sauce
May 22, 2013
Long John Silver's is bringing back the restaurant's classic tartar sauce this summer.
read nowTechnomic: Better foodservice growth expected in 2014
May 22, 2013
At a special session for its Foodservice Planning Program clients this week, Technomic shared its latest expectations for foodservice industry performance, by…
read nowCinnabon launches breast cancer fundraiser, mobile donation process
May 22, 2013
Inspired by the story of Mayra Vargas, a bakery employee who was featured on Undercover Boss, Cinnabon has launched "Sweet Support," a nationwide fundraiser to…
read nowCold Stone marks 25th anniversary, Nigeria opening
May 22, 2013
Cold Stone Creamery is marking its 25th anniversary milestone by bringing back a lineup of customer favorites, including the Strawberry Blonde, Peanut Butter…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's Superman-themed burger includes 6 slices of bacon
May 22, 2013
As part of its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures' "Man of Steel," hitting theaters on June 14, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced the new Super Bacon…
read nowArby's names new regional operations executive
May 22, 2013
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of John Bowie to senior vice president of Operations for the Northeast Region. He will report to…
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