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Captain D's launches new brand campaign
February 16, 2012
Under the leadership of newly named Chief Marketing Officer Jonathan Muhtar, alongside new agency of record TM Advertising, Captain D's has launched a branding…
read nowRonald McDonald House elects two trustees
February 16, 2012
Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc. has announced the appointment of Alex C. Rodriguez and Michael D. Richard to its board of directors, effective immediately.
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie CEO named to IFA Hall of Fame
February 16, 2012
James H. Amos Jr., CFE, chairman and CEO of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie, has been named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame. The…
read nowCarl's Jr. CEO to testify on menu labeling and regulatory reform
February 15, 2012
Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's hamburger chains, will testify Thursday before the House Energy and…
read nowJack in the Box expanding into Ohio
February 15, 2012
Jack in the Box will makes its Ohio debut sometime this summer in the Cincinnati market.
read nowTeriyaki Experience announces plans for Atlanta airport location
February 15, 2012
Teriyaki Experience, a Japanese quick-service chain, has announced a partnership with Global Concessions Inc. of Atlanta that will see the development of a…
read nowKFC joins British Retail Consortium
February 15, 2012
KFC has become the latest foodservice company to join the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
read nowCheckers and Rally's JobApp solution yields positive results
February 14, 2012
Tampa, Fla.-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, which includes the Rally's restaurant system, is experiencing positive results nine months after implementing…
read nowLion's Choice introduces Healthy Kids menu
February 14, 2012
Lion's Choice, a regional quick-service chain based in Des Peres, Mo., has introduced a new "Healthy Kids" meal menu.
read nowDairy Queen opens third unit this month
February 14, 2012
The Dairy Queen system has opened its newest DQ Orange Julius store within "The Block at Orange" in Orange, Calif.
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Sonic reaches out to Hispanic consumers with new bicultural website
February 14, 2012
Sonic, America's Drive-In, is reaching out to the fast-growing Hispanic demographic with its new bicultural website.
read nowCarl's Jr. signs expansion deal in Latin America, Caribbean
February 14, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc. has entered into a five-year development agreement with Airport Shoppes Corp., a subsidiary of International Meal Company (IMC), with…
read nowTop Chef alums to conduct demos at NRA Show
February 14, 2012
Three of Bravo's "Top Chef" reality show's biggest stars – Richard Blais, Spike Mendelsohn and Fabio Viviani – will help raise funds for the National…
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SI swimsuit model Kate Upton stars in CKE Restaurants' commercial
February 14, 2012
CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, today released behind-the-scenes footage of its new commercial shoot starring Kate Upton…
read nowMcDonald's asks pork suppliers to phase out gestation stalls
February 14, 2012
In a move applauded by the Humane Society of the United States, the American Humane Association and other animal activist organizations, McDonald's Corporation…
read nowPapa Gino's completes first phase of SpeedLine POS rollout
February 13, 2012
Papa Gino's Inc. has converted 113 D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches restaurant locations to the SpeedLine point of sale software, wrapping up the first phase of the…
read nowReport: Soups and salads appearing more on menus
February 13, 2012
Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare, according to new research from Technomic.
read nowKFC sharing secrets to fans on Facebook, Twitter
February 13, 2012
Beginning today, KFC will give away hundreds of gift certificates to fans who stay alert to "secret" posts from KFC's Twitter handle (@kfc_colonel) and…
read nowFormer Burger King CEO joins board of UK QSR, plans U.S. presence
February 13, 2012
Brad Blum, the former CEO of Burger King and Olive Garden Italian Restaurants, has joined the board of LEON, a London-based quick-service restaurant company…
read nowMcDonald's crowns top DJ in Flavor Battle
February 13, 2012
A panel of celebrity DJ judges crowned San Francisco-based DJ Risk One as the 2012 Flavor Battle Champion. The 2012 McDonald's Flavor Battle DJ competition…
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