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7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment
December 28, 2012
C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And…
read nowMinimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013
December 28, 2012
Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…
read nowReport: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness
December 28, 2012
SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…
read nowResearch group names food waste consciousness as top 2013 trend
December 27, 2012
The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research group, has released its second annual forecast of health-related trends that consumers are expected…
read nowBurger King franchisee settles racial discrimination suit
December 27, 2012
Fast Food Enterprises #3, a Burger King franchisee, has settled a federal lawsuit brought forth by a black customer who claimed a white employee in the…
read nowSeafood concept operator plans 'dozens' of NY locations
December 26, 2012
A limited-service seafood concept called Boneheads is planning to open "dozens" of units in the New York market. According to the New York Daily News, the…
read nowDairy Queen woos chocoholics with January Blizzard
December 26, 2012
Dairy Queen has announced its January Blizzard of the Month flavor — Chocolate Candy Shop.
read nowBurger King returns to France after 15 years
December 26, 2012
Burger King has returned to the French market for the first time since 1997. According to the Associated Press, the brand opened a restaurant over the weekend…
read nowRonald McDonald House Charities names new CEO
December 26, 2012
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Global Board of Trustees elected J.C. Gonzalez-Mendez, senior vice president of McDonald's Global Corporate Social…
read nowBurger King headquarters donates $40K for low-income students
December 24, 2012
Employees from Burger King Worldwide headquarters in Miami spent the last few weeks of the year collecting donations for Toys for Tots, working with Habitat…
read nowDunkin' Brands, Eli Manning team up to help Sandy victims
December 24, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts held a charity brunch with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning last week that raised approximately $90,000 to support ongoing Hurricane…
read nowBreadcrumb's app update will speed business operations
December 23, 2012
Breadcrumb has unveiled an upgrade to its iPad POS for restaurants, bars and cafes. Breadcrumb 1.2 makes daily operation faster and easier for servers…
read nowWendy's signs Dick Vitale for Baconator campaign
December 21, 2012
Dick Vitale, known for his colorful basketball commentary on ESPN, has been signed by Wendy's to push its Baconator and Son of Baconator burgers.
read nowDairy Queen picks Barkley as new AOR
December 21, 2012
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) has named Barkley as its new advertising agency of record after a four month formal agency review.
read nowArby's commits to drop gestation crates
December 21, 2012
Arby's has joined the growing list of major quick-service brands that have committed to phasing out the use of gestation crates in their supply chain.
read nowNRA Educational Foundation appoints new CDO
December 21, 2012
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Katherine Speyer Schieffelin has been named senior vice president and chief…
read nowChinese consumers warming up to coffee trend
December 21, 2012
New research from Mintel unveils an increase in café culture in the China market, which has provided an impetus for coffee retails to plan expansions there.
read nowRally's Ohio renovations led by Contracting Solutions LLC
December 21, 2012
Contracting Solutions LLC was selected by Checkers Drive In Restaurants Inc., parent company of Rally's restaurants, to be the general contractor for major…
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Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous
December 20, 2012
People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.
read nowAtlanta McDonald's Operators Association names new president
December 20, 2012
Businessman JM Owens, owner of eight McDonald's units in the Greater Atlanta area, will be assuming the role of president of the Greater Atlanta McDonald's…
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