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McDonald's USA names new president
November 15, 2012
Jan Fields, president of McDonald's USA, announced she is leaving the company after more than 35 years. Her last day is Dec. 1.
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Green Burrito adds chicken taquitos to snack lineup
November 15, 2012
Green Burritos at co-branded Carl's Jr. restaurants are now featuring new chicken taquitos. The Mexican dish features charbroiled chicken rolled into a…
read nowGrubHub introduces food delivery tracking platform
November 15, 2012
GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has unveiled the beta release of Track Your Grub, a new set of features that provide GrubHub diners with…
read nowDunkin' Donuts adding 10 units in Michigan
November 15, 2012
Just one day after announcing a multiunit agreement in the Wisconsin market, Dunkin' Donuts has also signed a multiunit development agreement for 10 new units…
read nowQSR technology provider EMN8 wins Best in Biz award
November 15, 2012
EMN8 Inc., a provider of transactional engagement platforms across mobile, online, kiosk and call center for the quick-service restaurant industry, has been…
read nowSeattle's Best unveils drive-thru store model
November 15, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has introduced a new store design that features drive-thru and walk-up only.
read nowStudy: Measuring social media word of mouth drives restaurant traffic
November 15, 2012
Most restaurant operators believe 70 percent of customer traffic comes through word of mouth, and a majority of them use social media as the vehicle. But…
read nowGE Capital launches restaurant finance Web tool
November 14, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance (GEFF) is rolling out a new Web tool, GE SmartChart, to its customers across the U.S. The tool was introduced at this week's…
read nowBarfresh signs agreement with another QSR brand
November 14, 2012
Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, has entered into a development agreement with one of the nation's largest…
read nowNRA seeking operator innovation nominees
November 14, 2012
The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications for its 2013 Operator Innovations Awards, which recognize restaurant operators who have displayed…
read nowTasti D-Lite rolls out holiday flavors
November 14, 2012
Tasti D-Lite has rolled out its new holiday flavors, including salted caramel and peppermint bark. Both will be available through the end of the year. The…
read nowSacramento restaurateur buys 42 Arby's locations
November 14, 2012
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced the sale of 42 company-owned locations and development rights in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore., to restaurateur…
read nowChick-fil-A named consumer favorite
November 14, 2012
Despite a tumultuous year, Chick-fil-A has been chosen as the top chicken chain by a survey of 7,600 consumers. The survey was conducted by research firm…
read nowDunkin's chief global strategy officer steps down after six months
November 14, 2012
Neil Moses, chief global strategy officer of Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., has announced that he is stepping down, according to the Boston Herald. He will serve…
read nowStudy: Restaurant industry embracing mobile advertising
November 14, 2012
The restaurant industry is quickly adopting mobile advertising compared to other industries, according to a new report released this week from Millennial…
read nowNew tech promises on-the-spot mobile engagement
November 14, 2012
Benbria, a mobile customer engagement company, has launched BlazeLoop CE (customer engagement) for the retail, hospitality, finance, banking and restaurant…
read nowBaskin-Robbins' Turkey Cake is back in stores
November 13, 2012
Baskin-Robbins is once again offering its Turkey Cake and new Turkey Leg individual novelty, now available at participating locations nationwide.
read nowYogurtland's Yuletide promotion will benefit Sandy relief
November 13, 2012
Yogurtland has launched its third annual Yuletide Yumminess promotion, a holiday celebration that includes 12 frozen yogurt flavors and will support for…
read nowFro.Zen.Yo introduces new website
November 13, 2012
Fro.Zen.Yo self-serve frozen yogurt has introduced a new website, frozenyo.com, which includes franchising information, new products, company news and more.
read nowPizza Hut testing standalone WingStreet concept
November 13, 2012
Pizza Hut's co-branded WingStreet concept, featuring chicken wings and sauces, is about to fly solo.
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