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Subway named as a consumer favorite for 8th year
March 27, 2012
The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study has been released, recognizing brands across industries that are identified by consumers as superior.
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Arby's joins Facebook loyalty program
March 27, 2012
Plink, a Facebook Credits-based loyalty program that rewards members for dining and making purchases at their favorite restaurants and stores, has announced a…
read nowReport: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
March 27, 2012
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…
read nowLargest Burger King franchisee adds 278 units
March 27, 2012
Burger King Corp. and Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the chain's largest franchisee, have entered into an agreement for the purchase by Carrols (through its…
read nowBoardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries to launch in the Middle East
March 27, 2012
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has selected MEFranchising as its strategic partner to launch the brand in the Middle East.
read nowMcDonald's UK invests in sustainable program
March 27, 2012
McDonald's UK has launched a new program called Farm Forward, aimed at increasing its supply chain sustainability by supporting British and Irish farmers.
read nowMcDonald's Happy Meals to feature Blip Toys' Squinkies
March 27, 2012
Beginning March 30, Blip Toys' mini-collectable Squinkies will be the featured toy during a four-week release in the new McDonald's Happy Meals.
read nowSurvey: Summer job market improving
March 27, 2012
With more than 200,000 jobs added to U.S. payrolls in each of the last three months, hiring managers for summer jobs have more positive news for job-seeking…
read nowJason Falls to keynote Foodservice Social Media Universe
March 26, 2012
Social media and marketing expert, Jason Falls is the keynote speaker at this year’s Foodservice Social Media Universe (#FSMU) conference at the Swissotel in…
read nowDigital Signage Today publishes guide to digital signage ROI
March 26, 2012
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Digital Signage Today, the daily news and information portal devoted to the digital signage industry, has just published the 2012 edition of…
read nowReport: Soup and salad purchases increase
March 26, 2012
As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research…
read nowDunkin' Brands names new head of human resources
March 26, 2012
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the appointment of Ginger Gregory as senior…
read nowKFC doubling delivery service in South Africa
March 26, 2012
More South Africans will have access to KFC via delivery by the end of this year, as the company has announced it is doubling its service there.
read nowTaco Bell teams up with Fox, MySpace for web series
March 26, 2012
Taco Bell has teamed up with Fox Digital Entertainment and MySpace for a branded entertainment web series titled "Let's Big Happy."
read nowMcDonald's coffee focus of two new lawsuits
March 26, 2012
Yet again, McDonald's is defending its hot coffee in court – this time as part of two new lawsuits brought forth by customers claiming they experienced burns…
read nowWendy's improves animal welfare standards
March 26, 2012
Wendy's Animal Welfare Council has made two major improvements to its animal welfare standards to significantly improve the humane treatment of chickens and…
read nowBig Juan's Mexican QSR debuts in Arizona
March 26, 2012
Big Juan's tacos y burros, a new quick-service Mexican concept, will open its first-ever restaurant in Tucson, Ariz., this spring. The first location is set to…
read nowNRA's Operator Innovations winners to be revealed during Destination: Celebration event
March 25, 2012
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will play host to the show’s first-ever “Destination: Celebration” event -- a kick-off party…
read nowPopeyes franchisee receives funding to expand
March 23, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $30 million credit facility to Shelton Restaurant Group LLC, a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, to help with…
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Krystal sold to private investment firm
March 23, 2012
The Krystal Co. has been purchased by Argonne Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private investment firm, for an undisclosed amount.
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