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Dunkin' Donuts franchise group names new executive director
October 4, 2012
Edwin Shanahan, the new executive director of the DD Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO), has officially taken over day-to-day operations of the franchisee…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans expansion into Singapore
October 4, 2012
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Star360 Group for the development of 15 Krispy Kreme franchise…
read nowTaco Bell closing perception gap on Chipotle
October 4, 2012
Earlier this week hedge fund investor David Einhorn announced he was shorting Chipotle in part because of perception gains made by Taco Bell. Einhorn has been…
read nowTasti D-Lite debuts fall flavors
October 4, 2012
Tasti D-Lite has launched two new limited-time fall flavors. Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie will be available through mid-November. Tasti D-Lite is also offering…
read nowPollo Tropical names VP of operations to elevate customer service
October 4, 2012
Pollo Tropical has announced the promotion of Vicky Timmer to the newly created position of vice president of Operations.
read nowYum! Brands launches employee volunteer program
October 4, 2012
Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has launched a global initiative aimed at empowering the company's more than 1.4 million associates to…
read nowArby's apologizes to the State of Iowa
October 3, 2012
Arby's new ad campaign, "Slicing Up The Truth About Freshness," has offended some Iowa residents and has prompted an apology and a revised commercial from the…
read nowQuiznos names president of international business to grow brand
October 3, 2012
Quiznos today announced the appointment of Kenneth Cutshaw as the company's new president of International.
read nowMcDonald's restaurants host children's toothbrush collection drives
October 3, 2012
In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, McDonald's Restaurants in Philadelphia are holding toothbrush collection drives throughout October. As part of the…
read nowQSRs introduce Halloween-themed treats
October 3, 2012
Plenty of QSRs are taking advantage of the Halloween marketing calendar with themed product launches available through October.
read nowBurger King Scholars Program launches fall fundraiser
October 3, 2012
Burger King's charitable arm, The McLamore Foundation, has launched its annual fall fundraiser in support of the company's Scholars Program.
read nowSubway introduces sandwich-inspired chopped salads
October 3, 2012
Subway welcomed October with the launch of its new Tuscan Chicken Melt. Footlongs of the new sandwich are available for $6.
read nowReport: QSR traffic, tickets grow in second quarter
October 3, 2012
Consumers pulled back from visits to midscale and casual dining restaurants in the April, May and June quarter, continuing a four-year streak of visit losses…
read nowMICROS implements Isis SmartTap m-commerce app at restaurants
October 2, 2012
MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the integration of the Isis…
read nowDoc Popcorn raising money for breast cancer prevention efforts
October 2, 2012
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Popcorn Popping Month, Doc Popcorn has announced the launch of its "Popping for Pink" campaign.
read nowNRA Show will be at Chicago's McCormick Place through 2021
October 2, 2012
The National Restaurant Association announced this week that its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine…
read nowReport: Typical QSR customer is young adult male who dines in
October 2, 2012
Recent demographic analysis from Technomic finds that the typical quick-service restaurant customer is Caucasian, between 25 and 34 years old, accompanied by…
read nowGreat American Cookies launches literacy awareness campaign
October 2, 2012
Great American Cookies kicked off National Cookie Month Monday by giving away free chocolate chip cookies to customers all day. The chain is also celebrating…
read nowWhite Castle sets fundraising record for autism organization
October 2, 2012
White Castle customers and team members raised $500,100 for Autism Speaks by selling puzzle pieces for one month in more than 400 restaurants. The 12-state…
read nowDunkin' Donuts expands in St. Louis market
October 2, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees Dean Kreher and Ted Pierce for three restaurants in St. Louis. The…
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