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Cinnabon president goes undercover for reality show
November 13, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. president Kat Cole will be featured on the CBS reality series "Undercover Boss" at 8 p.m. EST Thursday.
read nowCarvel pledges money for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 13, 2012
Carvel Ice Cream has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. On Nov. 15 participating Carvel Shoppes will host…
read nowPopeyes selects Envysion as video provider
November 13, 2012
Envysion Inc., a Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has completed deploying the company's Envysion Insight…
read nowTim Hortons opens in 2nd Middle East market
November 12, 2012
Tim Hortons has opened its first restaurant in the Sultanate of Oman, making it the second market in the Gulf Cooperation Council to welcome the brand. The…
read nowBurger King selling Cinnabon rolls for $1
November 12, 2012
Burger King is giving customers Cinnabon Minibon Rolls for just $1 through Nov. 18. The bite-sized, hot rolls are made with cinnamon and covered in a rich…
read nowNPD: Consumers with healthier eating habits snack more
November 12, 2012
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the more consumers snack, the healthier their eating behaviors, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. NPD's…
read nowJack in the Box completes bank debt refinancing
November 9, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. announced the completion of a new five-year $600 million senior credit facility, comprised of a $400 million revolving credit facility and…
read nowMcDonald's Canada launches McCafé retail line
November 9, 2012
McDonald's has introduced the McCafé Premium Roast take home coffee line, available for purchase only at participating McDonald's restaurants in Canada.
read nowPanda Express launches fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 9, 2012
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. will host fundraising efforts to assist with disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has committed to…
read nowAmerican Idol steps into spotlight for Bojangles' new marketing campaign
November 9, 2012
Bojangles' has announced a new partnership with country music star and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery.
read nowMenu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals
November 9, 2012
Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.
read nowDunkin' Donuts mobile app now features discounts, promotions
November 8, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts today updated its mobile app to enable users to receive mobile offers, which are for special discounts and promotional offers on the brand's…
read nowMcDonald's sales drop across all global segments
November 8, 2012
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows:
read nowWienerschnitzel rolls out chili cheese tamales
November 8, 2012
Wienerschnitzel has added new chili cheese tamales to the menu for a limited time. They are loaded with shredded beef and topped with Wienerschnitzel's…
read nowDunkin' Donuts expands self-serve model in South Carolina
November 8, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced today that existing franchisee George Ross, chief executive of Coastal Franchising LLC, has partnered with Hess Corporation to own and…
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Taco Bell unveils dessert menu
November 7, 2012
An addition to the new Cantina Bell menu is being tested in North Carolina.
read nowTCBY focused on Houston as priority market
November 7, 2012
Having already exceeded 2012 franchise growth expectations behind its new self-serve operating model, TCBY is now focusing on key markets across the U.S. for…
read nowMICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini
November 7, 2012
MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that its OPERA and Simphony…
read nowFranchisee acquires 120 KFCs from Yum! Brands
November 7, 2012
Dallas-based Mitra QSR KNE LLC and its capital partner, Chalak Growth Capital Fund LLC, recently closed on a large acquisition of KFC/Taco Bell units in the…
read nowRestaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments
November 7, 2012
According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…
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