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KFC, Pizza Hut managers receive death threats in Nepal
August 15, 2012
All four of the KFC and Pizza Hut units in Nepal have been closed because their branch managers have received death threats from employees.
read nowJersey Mike's founder talks longevity, challenges
August 14, 2012
Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike's founder and CEO, was featured on CNBC's Squawk Box over the weekend, discussing the brand's longevity, growth plans and challenges…
read nowStudy: Toy trumps food choices in kids' meals
August 14, 2012
A newly released study done by Ontario, Canada's University of Waterloo suggests that kids' meals with a toy are more attractive to younger consumers than…
read nowDunkin' Donuts growing in Nevada, Kansas, Texas
August 14, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has announced that the company is recruiting franchisees for the markets of Reno, Nevada, Wichita and Topeka, Kan, as well as portions…
read nowMcDonald's partners with KaBoom! for children's initiative
August 14, 2012
McDonald's has announced a new partnership with KaBoom!, a national non-profit that promotes play areas within walking distance of every child in the U.S.
read nowKrispy Kreme launches line of county fair flavors
August 14, 2012
Krispy Kreme locations in the U.S. and Canada have rolled out a line of offerings inspired by county fair season. According to FoodBeast, Cotton Candy donuts…
read nowCousins Subs launches Midwestern-themed LTOs
August 14, 2012
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has launched two new limited-time options that celebrate the chain's Midwestern heritage: the Wisconsin Steak and Brat and the…
read nowFour tips to protecting your online reputation
August 13, 2012
Whether it's from a disgruntled employee, an angry customer or a competitor, a negative online review can hurt your brand's reputation.
read nowBojangles taking reservations for new menu item
August 13, 2012
Bojangles has launched Homestyle Tenders in select markets, including Atlanta, Roanoke and Lynchburg, Va.
read nowBurger King, McDonald's apples recalled for possible listeria contamination
August 13, 2012
McDonald's and Burger King's apple supply has been voluntarily recalled by supplier Ready Pac Foods Inc. because of potential contamination of listeria.
read nowWest Liberty Foods named top vendor for Subway
August 13, 2012
West Liberty Foods, of West Liberty, Iowa, was named by the Subway brand and its Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), as the 2012 Vendor of the Year at…
read nowPretzelmaker marking National Lemonade Day with giveaway
August 13, 2012
Pretzelmaker will celebrate National Lemonade Day Aug. 20 by giving away free 7 oz. lemonades to guests.
read nowChurch's Chicken names new SVP, General Counsel
August 13, 2012
Church's Chicken has announced that Craig S. Prusher has joined the chain as senior vice president, General Counsel and a member of the brand's executive…
read nowJack in the Box plans expansion in Southeast, Midwest
August 13, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. disclosed the details of a refranchising transaction that was completed in May and included in the company's third quarter operating…
read nowFood Service Security Council event experiences double-digit growth
August 10, 2012
The National Food Service Security Council (NFSSC) recently completed its 33rd Annual Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore. The gathering…
read nowDunkin' Brands announces secondary offering, repurchase of shares
August 10, 2012
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that certain of its stockholders intend to offer for sale in an…
read nowSubway names top Sandwich Artists
August 10, 2012
Salvador Rodriguez, from Florence, Ariz., is Subway's new "Sub Jammers" champion, taking first place in a field of about 138 Sandwich Artists from around the…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's parent postpones public offering
August 10, 2012
California-based CKE Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, has announced that it will not proceed with its previously announced initial…
read nowAuntie Anne's awards $40K in scholarships
August 10, 2012
Auntie Anne's Inc. has awarded $40,000 in post-secondary scholarships to seven students in six states across the country.
read nowQSR franchisee lending up 28 percent this year
August 9, 2012
Lending to franchise businesses decreased by 3.64 percent from June to July following a 5.73 percent increase in June, according to the Franchise Lending Index…
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