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Largest U.S. Taco Bell franchisee adds 34 more units
March 23, 2012
Tacala LLC, the country's largest Taco Bell franchisee based in Vestavia Hills, Ala., has added 34 locations to its portfolio.
read nowPollo Tropical plants flag in Costa Rica
March 23, 2012
Miami-based Pollo Tropical has opened its first franchised restaurant in Costa Rica, in San Jose's main square: Parque Central.
read nowTCBY awarding trip to Greece in celebration of new fro-yo line
March 23, 2012
TCBY has launched its "Greek Challenge," a Facebook contest designed to encourage consumers to incorporate into their diets the company's Greek frozen yogurt…
read nowFoodservice Social Media Universe conference seeks 'Best of' award nominations
March 22, 2012
The Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, set for Sept. 16-18, 2012 at the Swissotel in Chicago, is seeking award nominations for social media…
read nowSonic reports improved sales system-wide
March 21, 2012
Sonic Corp. has announced the results of its second fiscal quarter ended Feb. 29.
read nowStudy shows women favor Dairy Queen
March 21, 2012
Following an analysis of 27 billion online conversations over a 12-month period, NetBase, a social intelligence platform company, found that the No. 1 thing…
read nowWendy's rolls out Spicy Guacamole Chicken Club
March 21, 2012
Wendy's has upgraded its popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich by adding ranch sauce and guacamole to create a big, bold sandwich.
read nowBaskin-Robbins to expand presence in Mexico
March 21, 2012
Baskin-Robbins has announced that the company has signed a new master licensing agreement with BRICE to greatly expand the brand's presence in Mexico. The…
read nowMintel: Local produce edging out organic in terms of consumer importance
March 21, 2012
According to the latest research data from Mintel, locally purchased fruits and vegetables by grocery stores and restaurants are now more important to…
read nowLegendary track coach joins Happy Meal Chefs panel
March 21, 2012
McDonald's USA has announced that University of Texas Coach Beverly "Bev" Kearney will join the judging panel for the company's first Happy Meal Chefs, a…
read nowDunkin' Donuts joins rich media Facebook launch
March 21, 2012
Celtra Inc., a provider of media advertising and analytics across mobile devices, has announced the availability of Rich Media Post for Facebook, which is…
read nowAustralian millionaire sues Yum! Brands for blocking franchise sale
March 21, 2012
Jack Cowin, an Australian millionaire who made his money in the quick-service industry, has sued Yum! Brands for blocking his attempts to sell the franchise…
read nowTim Hortons Café & Bake Shop rolls out Easter egg donut
March 21, 2012
In celebration of spring, Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop has rolled out decorated egg-shaped donuts at all U.S. locations for a limited time.
read nowIce cream shop using iPad kiosks
March 21, 2012
Twistee Treat, a QSR chain with 35 locations in Missouri and Florida, has deployed Revel Systems' point-of-sale iPad kiosk system throughout its Florida…
read nowDunkin' Donuts introduces three new iced coffee flavors
March 20, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced three new caramel iced coffee flavors to welcome spring – Caramel Turtle, Caramel Almond and Caramel Mocha.
read nowFoodservice distribution company expands network
March 20, 2012
Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…
read nowReport shows a jump in chain restaurant growth
March 20, 2012
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…
read nowDunkin' Donuts bagels earn high marks from Consumer Reports
March 20, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts plain and everything bagels earned high marks from Consumer Reports' testers in a recent report now available online. The results will be…
read nowSubway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel
March 20, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.
read nowScotland considers QSR commercial ban
March 20, 2012
The Scottish Government is mulling a decision to ban commercials for products high in fat, sugar and salt during primetime TV, before 9 p.m.
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