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Baskin-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…

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Mintel: 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…

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Legendary 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…

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Dunkin' 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…

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Australian 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…

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Tim 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.

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Ice 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…

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Dunkin' 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.

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Foodservice 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…

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Report 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…

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Dunkin' 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…

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Subway 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.

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Scotland 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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KFC Canada introduces Family Dinner Box

March 20, 2012

For the first time in more than 50 years, KFC Canada is offering an alternative to its signature bucket.

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Culver's operators named Wisconsin Restaurateurs of the Year

March 20, 2012

Craig and Lea Culver, of Culver's Restaurants, have been named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

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Wendy's tests spicy guacamole chicken club

March 19, 2012

During Wendy's recent fourth quarter and full-year earnings report, CEO Emil Brolick spoke about Wendy's image activation effort, which includes new menu…

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