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Applebee's operator acquires 76-unit Taco Bell franchisee
January 15, 2013
Greg Flynn, founder, chairman and CEO of Applebee's franchisee Apple American Group, has created Flynn Restaurant Group LLC after acquiring Southern Bells…
read nowMcDonald's Australia installs DNA spray to deter robberies
January 15, 2013
McDonald's units in Sydney Australia have partnered with British company SelectaDNA to install a security system that sprays thieves with a "non-toxic solution…
read nowA&W selects new creative agency of record
January 15, 2013
A&W Restaurants Inc. has selected Cornett Integrated Marketing Solutions as its creative agency of record.
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's franchisee selects Envysion video provider
January 15, 2013
Envysion Inc., a Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Jason and Carl LeVecke have selected Envysion as their exclusive video provider…
read nowCKE Restaurants yields utility savings from energy management partnership
January 15, 2013
Ecova, a total energy and sustainability management company, has announced that CKE Restaurants, parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, has…
read nowRevel announces EMV and PCI compatibility
January 14, 2013
Revel Systems today announced that its iPad POS system now provides EMV compatibility in preparation for upcoming deadlines for EMV certification and PCI…
read nowTaco Bell tests dollar 'Cravings' menu
January 14, 2013
As the quick-service value menu competition heats up, Taco Bell may be stepping up its game soon. According to the Huffington Post, the chain has been testing…
read nowCanadian KFC and Taco Bell restaurants linked to e. coli outbreak
January 14, 2013
The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a public health notice regarding illnesses in the Maritimes and Ontario stemming from an E. coli outbreak. The E.
read nowPrivate equity group buys stake in large Burger King franchisee
January 14, 2013
PNC Financial Services Group Inc.'s private equity arm, PNC Riverarch Capital, has acquired a controlling stake in Goldco LLC, one of the 10 largest Burger…
read nowKrispy Kreme wins corporate governance award
January 14, 2013
Corporate Secretary, a governance and compliance publication, has announced the winners of its Fifth Annual Corporate Governance Awards, which were presented…
read nowU-Swirl acquires Aspen Leaf and Yogurtini fro-yo chains
January 14, 2013
U-Swirl Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafés, has acquired specific assets of Aspen Leaf Yogurt…
read nowChurch's Chicken names new ad agency
January 14, 2013
Rob Crews, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Church's Chicken, announced today that ESW Partners will be the company's new creative ad…
read nowKFC to plant flag in Mongolia this year
January 11, 2013
KFC will debut in Mongolian at some point this year through a partnership with Tavan Bogd Group.
read nowArby's introduces new dessert with 50-percent off discount
January 11, 2013
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is celebrating National Hat Day Jan. 15 by offering fans a coupon for 50-percent off its new Chocolate Molten Lava Cake.
read nowStudy: Restaurants avoiding menu price increases
January 11, 2013
Chain restaurants, tasked with navigating both value-hungry customers and rising commodity prices, are showing little interest in significant menu price…
read nowArby's Foundation donates $3M to help end hunger in Georgia
January 11, 2013
The Arby's Foundation, the charitable arm of Atlanta-based Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., announced it has invested $3 million to broaden the Georgia Food Bank…
read nowBurger King names new chief diversity officer
January 11, 2013
Burger King has named Jerrell Moore as its new chief diversity officer. He will be responsible for continuing to grow efforts in support of BKC's four-pronged…
read nowKuapay announces integration with major U.S. restaurant POS makers
January 10, 2013
Mobile payment company Kuapay is getting in good with some restaurant POS makers, announcing its solution is now integrated with offerings from Micros…
read nowMcDonald's focuses on recession-weary Italy for growth
January 10, 2013
McDonald's plans to open more than 100 new units in Italy throughout the next 10 years. According to Reuters, the market is a priority for the Golden Arches…
read nowBurger King sued over hot coffee
January 10, 2013
Burger King is the latest quick-service giant to face a lawsuit over hot coffee. A Louisiana woman has sued the company for injuries she claims she sustained…
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