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Dunkin' Donuts' franchisees cited for child labor violations
June 6, 2011
Four Massachusetts Dunkin' Donuts' franchisees have been ordered to pay more than $13,000 in fines after the state attorney general cited them for child labor…
read nowNRA: Restaurants to boost summer employment numbers
June 6, 2011
Restaurants are expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2011 employment level, according to National Restaurant…
read nowPanasonic, indoorDIRECT partnership adds TV systems to QSRs
June 6, 2011
Panasonic Solutions Company has partnered with indoorDIRECT to create an in-store television system for quick-service restaurants.
read nowTim Hortons agrees on $5.7 million severance for outgoing CEO
June 5, 2011
Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. has reached an agreement with Don Schroeder, former president and CEO who departed the company at the end of May.
read nowChurchs Chicken names new chief development officer
June 5, 2011
Church's Chicken has named Pedro Voyer as its new global chief development officer. Voyer's responsibilities include franchising, international and domestic…
read nowWhataburger rolls out pineapple pie and shake
June 5, 2011
Whataburger is going tropical just in time for summer. The chain has introduced the pineapple pie and pineapple shake, both available through Aug. 22 at the…
read nowMcDonalds Perfect Pair Contest finalists named
June 5, 2011
McDonald's USA has announced the top 10 finalists of its Perfect Pair Contest, which kicked off the national launch of McCafé Frozen Strawberry Lemonade on May…
read nowArcos Dorados adds independent board director
June 5, 2011
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, has appointed Jose Alberto Velez, chief executive officer of Cementos Argos S.A., as an…
read nowQuiznos to enter Florida c-store locations
June 5, 2011
Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…
read nowDunkin Donuts signs four-unit deal in Alabama
June 2, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with Harrison Kwan for four new restaurants in Montgomery, Ala. The first restaurant will…
read nowSubway, Dunkin Donuts rank high on New Englands powerful brands list
June 2, 2011
The second annual ranking of the 25 most powerful New England brands has two quick-service concepts – Subway and Dunkin' Donuts – near the top of the list.
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USDAs new MyPlate applauded by foodservice organizations
June 2, 2011
The USDA's new MyPlate guideline, unveiled Thursday by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, has received favorable reactions from…
read nowPapa Murphy's taps Wendys veteran as president
June 1, 2011
Papa Murphy's International has named Ken Calwell as its new president effective June 6. He will report to John Barr, chairman and CEO.
read nowRitas Italian Ice teams up with Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation
June 1, 2011
Rita's Italian Ice has announced its sixth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to raise funds for pediatric cancer research through…
read now21-unit Captain Ds franchisee files for bankruptcy
June 1, 2011
Sonfish LLC, a Captain D's franchisee with 21 units in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
read nowBaskin-Robbins flavor creation contest winner now on menu
June 1, 2011
Baskin-Robbins' inaugural "Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor" contest winner, the Toffee Pecan Crunch conceptualized by Chicago's Diane Srogra, is now…
read nowPanda Express launches tornado assistance campaign
June 1, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has launched a fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief following the recent tornados…
read nowSoul Foods Group takes over 200-plus Canadian KFC units
June 1, 2011
Yum! Restaurants International, Canada and its KFC brand has announced that Soul Foods Group's affiliate Soul Restaurants Canada Inc. has taken over the…
read nowMcDonalds taps SVP of corporate relations; Australian units hiring baristas
May 31, 2011
Bridget Coffing has been named as McDonald's senior vice president of corporate relations, the company's top public relations position. She will report to CEO…
read nowYum! franchisee in Canada sells majority of units
May 31, 2011
After grappling with financial issues for months, major Yum! Brands Canadian franchisee Priszm Income Fund has closed 30 of its locations in Ontario and…
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