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Food trucks for dogs among Nestlé's 2013 predictions
December 7, 2012
Nestlé has released its foodservice predictions for 2013. The list includes:
read nowKFC, franchisees sponsor Soldiers to Summits climber
December 7, 2012
Disabled Army veteran Tommy Carroll is attempting to climb Mt. Cotopaxi, a 19,347-foot mountain in Ecuador, as part of his yearlong journey with Soldiers to…
read nowGood Times' new breakfast yields 10 percent sales
December 6, 2012
Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its same-store sales increased 6.8 percent for the month of November.
read nowChick-fil-A loses case to shut down parody website
December 6, 2012
Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler, two Brooklyn, New York-based comedians and social commentators, won their fight to keep their parody website…
read nowTaco Bells impacted by Sandy to honor World Series promo
December 6, 2012
Taco Bell's "Steal A Base, Steal A Taco" promotion, held conjunction with October's World Series, will be honored at units that were closed because of…
read nowTasti D-Lite marks holidays with peppermint cake
December 6, 2012
Just in time for the holiday season, Tasti D-Lite is promoting its special peppermint cake, available in 6 or 8 inches. The cake includes peppermint Tasti…
read nowMiami Dolphins partner with Burger King home delivery service
December 5, 2012
The NFL's Miami Dolphins announced an official partnership with Miami-based Burger King Worldwide Inc. in support of the brand's new home delivery service, BK…
read nowDunkin' Donuts to showcase fans in Times Square on New Year's Eve
December 5, 2012
Beginning today, Dunkin' Donuts' "Top of the WorlDD" Photo and Video Contest gives the brand's Facebook fans the chance to start 2013 "at the top" by having…
read nowMcDonald's to bring back the McRib Dec. 16
December 5, 2012
Few products have as big of a cult following as McDonald's McRib. The annual LTO typically buoys sales at the Golden Arches and, after a rare slide in sales…
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group relocates headquarters to Texas
December 5, 2012
Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical restaurant brands, has relocated its headquarters from Miami to Addison, Texas, a…
read nowMrs. Fields Cookies plans new store design and branding
December 5, 2012
Mrs. Fields Cookies has announced plans to open its first flagship location in Broomfield, Colo., with construction slated to begin this month. Opening in…
read nowReport: C-store traffic declines 2.1 percent in Q3
December 5, 2012
Total consumer traffic through convenience stores was down 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2012, versus the same quarter last year, according to research…
read nowTechnomic outlines restaurant visit drivers
December 5, 2012
Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.
read nowGranbury Restaurant Solutions acquires R-Stream LLC
December 5, 2012
Granbury Restaurant Solutions has completed the asset acquisition of R-Stream LLC, providers of enterprise management and point-of-sale solutions to the…
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum seeking nominations for SOAR
December 5, 2012
The Women’s Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for the seventh Jackie B. Trujillo Outstanding SOAR Award, sponsored by YUM! Brands. The award…
read nowNCR marries self-service and mobile payments, launches NCR Mobile Pay
December 5, 2012
In what NCR calls a "combination of self-service and mobile payments," the company today announced the launch of NCR Mobile Pay. The solution is designed for…
read nowBojangles' franchisee marks 25th restaurant milestone
December 4, 2012
BOJ of WNC LLC, a 13-year Bojangles Restaurant operator, has opened its 25th restaurant. The new unit is located in Arden, N.C.
read nowFranchise Association adds real estate matchmaking portal
December 4, 2012
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have launched a new online matchmaking portal designed…
read nowWhataburger launches Facebook contest to find local 'heroes'
December 4, 2012
Whataburger will honor a series of "Hometown Heroes" who give back to their communities through a new Facebook contest.
read nowNRA Educational Foundation awards $3MM in scholarships
December 3, 2012
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it achieved several major milestones in 2012, including awarding $3 million…
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