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Perka named a top 10 most innovative company
February 15, 2013
Perka Inc., a mobile loyalty solution for merchants, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the "Local" category.
read nowDunkin' Brands completes credit facility refinancing
February 15, 2013
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced it has completed the refinancing of its senior secured credit…
read nowShrimp Tampico earns permanent spot on Taco Cabana menu
February 15, 2013
Taco Cabana has added Shrimp Tampico as a permanent menu item available year-round. The item, a former seasonal favorite, is served as either a quesadilla or…
read nowDoc Popcorn co-founder recognized as 'Top Woman Entrepreneur'
February 14, 2013
Renee Israel, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Doc Popcorn, has received the Enterprising Women of the Year Award for 2013 from Enterprising Women…
read nowCelebrity chefs headline NRA Show's Culinary Showcase event
February 14, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced that celebrity chefs from across the country — including Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, Iron Chef's Cat…
read nowMinimum wage debate sends restaurant stocks into tailspin
February 14, 2013
The day after President Obama proposed an increase in the federal minimum wage — from the current $7.25 to $9 — during his State of the Union address, shares…
read nowKFC franchisee deploys MonkeyMedia catering solution
February 14, 2013
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multiunit restaurant operators, has announced that Mitra QSR, a KFC franchisee, selected…
read nowWisconsin franchisees recognized by Culver's
February 14, 2013
John and Lori Faber, owners of the Culver's restaurant at 430 E. Verona Ave. in Verona, Wisc., are the recipients of the 2013 GM Culver Award. The award, named…
read nowBack Yard Burgers adds first fish sandwich
February 14, 2013
Back Yard Burgers is adding a meat-free option for its guests, the Bold and Crunchy Fish Sandwich, available through March 31, at all 83 locations.
read nowWendy's issues quarterly dividend
February 14, 2013
The Wendy's Company has declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of 4 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2013, to stockholders of record…
read nowDunkin' Donuts names new Hispanic marketing agency
February 13, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts today announced that Miami-based Zubi Advertising has been appointed as the new Hispanic marketing and advertising agency. Zubi will be…
read nowRestaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm
February 13, 2013
Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…
read nowSubway franchise group elects new board officers
February 13, 2013
The North American Association of Subway Franchisees has elected its board officers for 2013. They include:
read nowTim Hortons testing electric vehicle charging stations
February 13, 2013
Electric vehicle owners in Oakville, Ontario, are now able to charge their cars during a Tim Hortons visit. The chain has installed its first electric vehicle…
read nowTaco Bell's Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos launching March 7
February 13, 2013
Taco Bell will launch its second version of Doritos Locos Tacos nationwide on March 7 —Cool Ranch. The Cool Ranch taco rollout comes about a year after the…
read nowNFSSC taps industry veteran Joe LaRocca to speak in Vegas
February 13, 2013
Joseph LaRocca, founder and president of RetaiL-Partners, is speaking at The National Food Service Security Council's 34th Annual Conference Aug. 4-7 in Las…
read nowNew mobile app helps diners find sustainable restaurants
February 13, 2013
A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launched this week, helping users find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining options.
read nowRestaurant.com adds gaming platform to generate customer loyalty
February 13, 2013
Restaurant.com has added gaming features to its website to generate customer loyalty. Restaurant.com's new social loyalty employs Badgeville's Behavior…
read nowAuntie Anne's, Carvel Ice Cream select MICROS POS
February 12, 2013
MICROS Systems Inc. has been selected as the POS provider for Carvel Ice Cream brand. The MICROS e7 all-in-one POS system will be installed in more than 45…
read nowReport: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy
February 12, 2013
With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…
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