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Quick-service brands score high for value perception
December 18, 2012
A new study from HuffPost Food and YouGov BrandIndex showcases consumers' perception of American restaurant chains (130 brands were included). The polling data…
read nowTim Hortons launches Random Cups of Kindness campaign
December 17, 2012
Tim Hortons' "Random Cups of Kindness" campaign begins today and runs through Dec. 22. During the promotion, thousands of randomly selected guests at more than…
read nowSurvey: CFOs expect growth, technology investments in 2013
December 17, 2012
A majority of the 200 U.S.-based chief financial officers and senior finance executives surveyed said they plan to invest in their companies to drive growth in…
read nowMcDonald's memos suggest franchisees stay open on Christmas
December 17, 2012
Two internal McDonald's memos have been obtained by Ad Age outlining the company's push to keep franchised units open on Christmas Day to help lift December…
read nowBurger King Russia entangled in trademark battle
December 17, 2012
Burger King Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Moscow resident Alexei Makoveyev after he registered website domains the quick-service chain believes…
read nowBurger King tops Google's 2012 food delivery searches
December 14, 2012
Google released its 2012 Zeitgeist list earlier this week, highlighting the top searches in different categories and countries around the world.
read nowMcDonald's UAE turning vegetable oil into fuel
December 14, 2012
McDonald's in the United Arab Emirates is making good on its 2011 promise to recycle its vegetable oil. Its fleet of cars has traveled a combined 808,41…
read nowRestaurant workers' wage protests spread to Chicago
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
December 13, 2012
After hundreds of New York City quick-service workers walked out of their jobs two weeks ago in protest of low wages, a large crowd is expected to do the same…
read nowCleaning supplier named El Pollo Loco's Vendor of the Year
December 13, 2012
P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, was recently awarded "Vendor of the Year" by El Pollo Loco for its Cleaning and Food…
read nowMcDonald's Happy Meal promotion features Moshi Monsters
December 13, 2012
Starting Dec. 14, Moshi Monsters will be featured as the McDonald's Happy Meal promotion throughout North America. The program will give fans a chance to…
read nowQuick-service catering services projected for significant growth
December 13, 2012
A recent report from marketing research firm Technomic projects large gains in the social catering space for limited-service restaurants. Consumers' use of…
read nowJersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska
December 13, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…
read nowBurger King plans aggressive expansion in Mexico
December 13, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Alsea S.A.B. de C.V. have signed a joint venture which will significantly expand the brand's presence in Mexico.
read nowCarl's Jr. same-store sales up nearly 6 percent
December 12, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced its third fiscal quarter financial results, ended Nov. 5.
read nowRestaurant promotions mark 12.12.12
December 12, 2012
Because today's date — 12.12.12 — is the last major numerical date using the Gregorian or Christian calendar until Jan. 1, 3001, some restaurant brands are…
read nowPerformance Food Group to acquire Fox River Foods
December 12, 2012
Performance Food Group Inc. (PFG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fox River Foods Inc., an independently owned broadline…
read nowFounder of Taco Cabana dies
December 12, 2012
Taco Cabana founder Felix Stehling died Monday. He was 87.
read nowBurger King extends Whopper promotion
December 12, 2012
Due to popular demand, Burger King is bringing back its 55-cent deal in honor of the Whopper's 55th anniversary. From Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, customers who…
read nowSonic apple slices recalled over Listeria concern
December 12, 2012
Ohio-based Freshway Foods has voluntarily recalled more than 6,600 pounds of sliced apples due to possible Listeria contamination. According to the Food…
read nowCinnabon marks 1,000th location milestone
December 12, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. opened its 1,000th bakery this week at the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. The company's first bakery also opened in Washington State, in the…
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