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Restaurant Performance Index unchanged in October
December 6, 2011
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September’s level of 100.1.…
read nowTim Hortons eyes military bases for Middle Eastern growth
December 6, 2011
Tim Hortons will likely seek out military bases as part of its plan to open 120 new units in the Middle East.
read nowSnapfinger launches new POS integrated mobile app
December 6, 2011
Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new mobile app that integrates…
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Mintel: 5 restaurant industry trends for 2012
December 5, 2011
Competition in the foodservice industry is always intense as restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for business and attention in a crowded marketplace.
read nowRestaurant traffic flat first 9 mos of 2011
December 5, 2011
The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 in a state of optimism after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the…
read nowTechnomic: Takeout adds revenue without compromising dine-in traffic
December 5, 2011
Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be…
read nowDunkin' Donuts hosts Twitter contest for new mint hot chocolate
December 5, 2011
This week, Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating its new Mint Hot Chocolate with a national Twitter contest that gives fans the chance to win free JetBlue flights and…
read nowSubway website offers tips to get kids to eat healthier
December 5, 2011
Subway has added a series of tips to its website to encourage kids to eat healthier. The column and accompanying video titled "Help! My Children Won't Eat…
read nowDunkin' 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…
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