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Dunkin' Donuts signs QB Colt McCoy as multiunit franchisee
December 3, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with new franchise group, Coffee Action West LLC, for 21 traditional…
read nowTaco Cabana partners with Dr Pepper for Cotton Bowl sweepstakes
December 3, 2012
Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, and Dr Pepper have launched a contest for college football fans where a grand prize winner will receive…
read nowBanker fined $5.1MM for Burger King insider trading
December 3, 2012
Igor Cornelsen, a former banker from Brazil, has been ordered to pay $5.18 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on charges of insider trading…
read nowBurger King celebrates Whopper anniversary with 55-cent deal
December 3, 2012
In honor of the 55th Anniversary of the Whopper, participating Burger King restaurants nationwide are offering the Original Whopper for 55 cents with the…
read nowBaskin-Robbins introduces holiday ice cream cakes
December 3, 2012
Baskin-Robbins is offering a new lineup of dome-shaped, holiday-themed ice cream cakes. Guests can customize each cake by choosing their favorite ice cream…
read nowJack in the Box rolls out Bonus Jack value combo meal
December 3, 2012
The Bonus Jack, a double-patty cheeseburger that made its debut in 1970, is back for a limited time at participating Jack in the Box locations. Jack in the Box…
read nowMcDonald's rolls out gesture-controlled digital games for kids
December 3, 2012
According to AVInteractive.com, quick-service behemoth McDonald's has deployed gesture-controlled digital signage technology into more than 150 of its key…
read nowSubway brings back $2 customer appreciation promotion
November 30, 2012
Throughout December, Subway will offer $2 cold cut combo or meatball marina 6-inch subs.
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans 12 airport locations in 2013
November 30, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has 12 new airport locations planned for 2013, including the brand's debut at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New…
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowSonic franchisee provides payroll cards to employees
November 30, 2012
TFG Card Solutions, a payroll card services provider, has partnered with The Wetsel Company, a Sonic Drive-In franchisee, to provide payroll cards to employees…
read nowTechnomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013
November 30, 2012
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:
read nowTCBY plans franchisee training center, smoothie launch
November 30, 2012
TCBY has announced plans to open a new flagship store in Broomfield, Colo., which will also serve as the company's training center for its domestic and…
read nowConvenience stores positioned for foodservice growth
November 30, 2012
According to new research from Technomic, foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall…
read nowMuslim group asks Subway to apologize for Louisiana incident
November 30, 2012
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, is calling on the Subway restaurant chain to…
read nowMcDonald's named official sponsor of the NFL
November 30, 2012
McDonald's has been named the new Official Restaurant Sponsor of the NFL. As part of a multi-year agreement, McDonald's will become the presenting sponsor of…
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
read nowSCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity
November 29, 2012
SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…
read nowKFC asks Facebook fans whether to add cookies to menu
November 29, 2012
KFC has introduced the Festive Feast, an eight-piece meal accompanied by a dozen chocolate chip cookies.
read nowJersey Mike's opens in historic Philadelphia Amtrak station
November 29, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs has opened in Downtown Philadelphia in Amtrak's 30th Street Station at 2955 Market St. The new unit is operated by The Grove Inc. and is in…
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