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KFC plants flag in East Africa
August 23, 2011
KFC opened its first unit in Nairobi, Kenya this month, marking the first American quick-service chain to have a presence in East Africa.
read nowChurch's Chicken renews supply chain platform provider
August 23, 2011
Once again, Church's Chicken has renewed its contract with ArrowStream OnDemand for its supply chain visibility and predictability system.
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Dunkin' Brands releases first Social Responsibility Report
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
August 23, 2011
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has published its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, "Serving…
read nowTim Hortons signs sponsorship deal with Toronto Blue Jays
August 22, 2011
Two Canadian icons – the Toronto Blue Jays and Tim Hortons – are teaming up in a new sponsorship deal that will include two kiosk outlets at the baseball…
read nowChick-fil-A plans new Express location
August 22, 2011
For the first time in Omaha, Neb., Chick-fil-A will be available to the public with a new Express location in the lobby of the Mutual of Omaha Bank Building on…
read nowTCBY marks 30th anniversary with Facebook Sweepstakes
August 22, 2011
TCBY was founded in 1981 and has been celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout the year with new flavors and contests.
read nowDunkin' Donuts signs multi-store agreement in Alabama
August 22, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with the Robinson Family and Southern Food Services Inc. for four new restaurants in…
read nowSubway hits 35K units, honors speedy Sandwich Artists
August 21, 2011
Subway Restaurants, which became the largest quick-service chain in the world earlier this year, has hit its 35,000th unit milestone.
read nowWhataburger goes bananas with new pie, shake
August 21, 2011
Whataburger has launched a banana pie and banana shake, available now through Oct. 31.
read nowCarl's Jr., Rita's Italian Ice seeking South African franchisees
August 21, 2011
Edwards Global Services has announced it is seeking interested franchisors and investors for area development licenses in South Africa for three U.S. chains…
read nowTaco Cabana launches Fajitas Puebla Steak, Chicken Tacos
August 21, 2011
Taco Cabana has launched chicken and steak fajitas puebla tacos for a limited time.
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Burger King's new Whopper takes spotlight away from The King
August 21, 2011
Burger King has a new message and it's not being communicated by The King. The company's new agency mcgarrybowen has launched its first ad, focusing on the new…
read nowPeople Report, Black Box Intelligence form foodservice joint venture
August 18, 2011
Black Box Intelligence LLC, Consumer Edge Research LLC, GuestMetrics LLC and People Report have announced the formation of a joint venture that will capture…
read nowDunkin' Donuts supporting Jimmy Fund for 13th year
August 18, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has signed on to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund, raising money to increase the chances of survival among cancer patients.
read nowBurger King UK names new AOR
August 18, 2011
Burger King UK has chosen CHI & Partners as its new advertising agency after a 5-month pitch.
read nowPanda Express sued for Civil Rights violations
August 18, 2011
The U.S. Equal Employment Commission has brought a lawsuit against a Panda Express in San Jose, Calif., on behalf of a handful of Latino employees who claimed…
read nowPopeyes' parent company names international COO
August 17, 2011
AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has named Andrew G. Skehan as chief operating officer, International of its Popeyes…
read nowYum! Brands donates $1 million for African hunger relief
August 17, 2011
Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced that it is directing the first $1 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide…
read nowDunkin' Brands adds to board of directors
August 17, 2011
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed Michael F. Hines to the company's board of directors. Hines will…
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Popeyes Q2 revenue up, profits down
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
August 17, 2011
Popeyes' franchisor AFC Enterprises reported second quarter earnings this morning, which included a drop in net income to $5.5 million from $6.8 million in Q…
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