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Franchisee adds 20 Wendy's restaurants to portfolio
January 3, 2013
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. announced it has acquired two Wendy's franchised portfolios consisting of nine Wendy's restaurants in…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans to unload Los Angeles units to franchisees
January 3, 2013
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified franchisees to own and operate existing Baskin-Robbins restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles area. Currently…
read nowDunkin' Donuts motivates customers through Runner's World partnership
January 3, 2013
To help runners of all skill sets get motivated in 2013, Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with Runner's World magazine to develop 5K and 10K training programs…
read nowTax agreement paves way for steady franchise growth
January 2, 2013
The International Franchise Association today applauded passage of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a bipartisan agreement to avert the…
read nowFitch: Stable outlook for US fast casuals, QSRs
January 2, 2013
The credit outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry remains stable for 2013, as restaurants adjust operating and financial strategies to manage challenging…
read nowSnapfinger earns highest level of PCI compliance
December 31, 2012
ControlCase, provider of compliance, information security and risk management solutions, has certified restaurant food ordering and payment application…
read nowNRA: Restaurant operators still uncertain about economy despite higher November same-store sales
December 31, 2012
Buoyed by positive same-store sales and customer traffic results, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose in November.…
read nowBurger King launching new menu items
December 31, 2012
Burger King is rolling out a few new menu items for 2013, including the new BK Molten Fudge Bites & Sundae. Other newcomers, according to the Huffington…
read nowOwner of Hawaii Taco Bells, Pizza Huts sells to PE firm
December 31, 2012
TD Food Group, which operates about 70 fast-food restaurants throughout Hawaii, is now under the ownership of the private equity firm, Nimes Capital. TD's…
read nowBoston, Florida Dunkin' Donuts testing gluten-free donuts
December 31, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts is testing a gluten-free donut product in its Boston and South Florida markets, according to investorplace.com, which reported that the chain is…
read nowRestaurants should look to mobile payments for competitive edge
December 28, 2012
Electronic Commerce International, a provider of credit card processing for small business, has predicted that 2013 will be another big year for mobile…
read nowYogurtland adds Greek yogurt to menu
December 28, 2012
Yogurtland is ringing in the New Year with new flavors, including the brand's first Greek yogurt flavor — raspberry banana. Also new to the menu is guava…
read nowBurger King maps out aggressive Central American growth strategy
December 28, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Inc. today announced that it has entered into a multi-country master franchise joint venture agreement with BEBOCA Ltd. in Central…
read nowMcDonald's set to launch Fish McBites nationally
December 28, 2012
McDonald's announced its intention to launch Fish McBites nationally via its Twitter page earlier this week. The product has been in test since early 2012 in…
read now7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment
December 28, 2012
C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And…
read nowMinimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013
December 28, 2012
Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…
read nowReport: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness
December 28, 2012
SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…
read nowResearch group names food waste consciousness as top 2013 trend
December 27, 2012
The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research group, has released its second annual forecast of health-related trends that consumers are expected…
read nowBurger King franchisee settles racial discrimination suit
December 27, 2012
Fast Food Enterprises #3, a Burger King franchisee, has settled a federal lawsuit brought forth by a black customer who claimed a white employee in the…
read nowSeafood concept operator plans 'dozens' of NY locations
December 26, 2012
A limited-service seafood concept called Boneheads is planning to open "dozens" of units in the New York market. According to the New York Daily News, the…
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