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Dunkin' Brands' franchisee secures funding for growth
December 5, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $21.5 million credit facility to The Beekman Group's portfolio company, TBG Food Acquisition Corp., a Dunkin…
read nowChick-fil-A will fight to protect 'Eat Mor Chikin' trademark
December 5, 2011
Chick-fil-A released a statement Monday saying it will fight to protect its award-winning "Eat Mor Chikin" brand trademark after a Vermont artist recently…
read nowCaptain D's names new chief marketing officer
December 4, 2011
Jonathan Muhtar has been named chief marketing officer at Captain D's.
read nowQuiznos franchisee deploys video interview system
December 4, 2011
Some restaurant franchisees in the Washington, D.C., area have started using a new system that interviews job seekers using recorded videos through the JobOn…
read nowRita's Italian Ice sold to private equity firm
December 4, 2011
Falconhead Capital LLC , a private equity firm specializing in growing consumer-focused businesses, has acquired a controlling stake in Rita's Water Ice…
read nowYum! Brands raises 2011 guidance
December 4, 2011
Yum! Brands Inc. has increased its full year 2011 EPS growth forecast to at least 13 percent, or $2.85 a share, excluding special items.
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's drop ad agency after less than a year
December 4, 2011
Less than a year after being named the agency of record for CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, Southern California-based David & Goliath has…
read nowKrispy Kreme giveaway marks 10th year in Canada
December 1, 2011
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 10th birthday in Canada with free Original Glazed Doughnuts on Dec. 11, as well as special deals each day until then.
read nowKFC brings back Twitter scholarship promotion
December 1, 2011
KFC has brought back its Twitter scholarship promotion for the second year, awarding $20,000 to the high school senior who sends the winning message via the…
read nowOhio incentivizes Wendy's to consolidate headquarters
December 1, 2011
The Wendy's Company announced that it will consolidate its World Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. As a result, the company will close its…
read nowYum!, Domino's CEOs make Forbes 'most buzzed about' list
December 1, 2011
Yum! Brands CEO David Novak and Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle have received a lot of positive buzz this year. This is according to research by Zeta…
read nowQSRs feeling the pressure from c-stores
November 30, 2011
New research by foodservice consulting firm Technomic shows that more consumers are taking advantage of the expanding foodservice options available at…
read nowPretzelmaker launches online holiday sweepstakes
November 30, 2011
Pretzelmaker has launched a new online sweepstakes just in time for the holidays – the TWISTED 20 Giveaway.
read nowMcDonald's, Living Social offering 'largest daily deal ever'
November 30, 2011
McDonald's USA and LivingSocial are teaming up to offer what they are calling the largest national QSR daily deal ever.
read nowKrispy Kreme Q3 profit nearly doubles
November 30, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2012, ended Oct. 30, 2011, which included $4.7 million in net…
read nowSubway offering $2 subs for Customer Appreciation Month
November 30, 2011
Subway is offering 6-inch Cold Cut Combos and Meatball Marinara subs for $2 throughout the month of December.
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Tasti D-Lite acquires Planet Smoothie
November 30, 2011
Tennessee-based Tasti D-Lite, a frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers, has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie LLC, a franchise…
read nowRestaurant industry donates $3 billion annually
November 30, 2011
As part of its ongoing campaign to tell the story of America’s restaurants, the National Restaurant Association has unveiled its latest “America Works Here…
read nowKitchens with Confidence launches gluten-free, allergy-free webinar
November 29, 2011
Kitchens with Confidence LLC has announced the launch of an online 90-minute interactive webinar focused on gluten- and allergy-free dining. AllerTrain, a…
read nowTCBY opens three units this week
November 29, 2011
TCBY continues its aggressive expansion plan, opening three new units this week alone, one each in Fort Collins, Colo., its 15th in the state; Columbia, S.C.…
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