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Carl'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.…
read nowMcDonald's Monopoly game subject of lawsuit
November 29, 2011
McDonald's is being sued by LaserLock Technologies Inc. for patent infringement. At issue is the technology McDonald's uses to avoid fraud in its Monopoly game.
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Happy Meal toy ban ready to take effect; McDonald's finds loophole
November 29, 2011
San Francisco's long battle over kids' meal marketing is nearly over. Or, perhaps, just beginning.
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Burger King launches new french fries
November 29, 2011
Continuing its comprehensive menu enhancements put into place by new owner 3G Capital, Burger King has launched new french fries.
read nowNew ad agency to focus on QSR, fast casual growth strategies
November 28, 2011
The Good Eats Agency has officially opened its doors in New York and will focus on advertising and marketing campaigns designed to strategically position…
read nowFastCasual.com publishes Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2012: Workforce Management
November 28, 2011
FastCasual.com has published its Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2012: Workforce Management, which provides a comprehensive view of hiring, retention…
read nowKFC Canada offering holiday deals
November 28, 2011
KFC Canada has introduced a holiday deal that can be redeemed in the New Year. Customers who buy a 3-piece "Festive Meal for One" from now through Dec. 31 will…
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