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NPD Group: Restaurant visits up for dinner
June 26, 2011
After several years of traffic declines, visits to restaurants during dinner time increased over the last three quarters, according to foodservice market…
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Popeyes launches better-for-you menu options
June 25, 2011
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has launched better-for-you menu alternatives, including the return of Popeyes' Naked Chicken…
read nowMcDonalds picks its Perfect Pair
June 23, 2011
McDonald's has named the winners of its Perfect Pair Contest, which began in May.
read nowWendys opens in Russia, plans ambitious global expansion
June 23, 2011
Wendy's opened its first standalone unit in Russia June 23, with at least 180 more restaurants on the horizon. The restaurant is located on Arbat, Moscow's…
read nowSarku Japan debuts new freestanding concept
June 23, 2011
Sarku Japan continues its ambitious domestic expansion plan with the opening of its new, freestanding concept in Capitol Heights, Md.
read nowPizzaMarketplace.com names editor
June 23, 2011
Pizza Marketplace publisher NetWorld Alliance (NWA) has named Cherryh Butler editor of its online publication, PizzaMarketplace.com. NetWorld Alliance is a…
read nowCulvers Scholarship Program sets record
June 22, 2011
Culver's VIP Scholarship Program recently awarded 246 scholarships to team members, its largest pool of recipients since the program's inception in 1993.
read nowSonics Q3 yield positive sales
June 22, 2011
Sonic Corp.'s results for its third fiscal quarter ended May 31 include a net loss of $4.7 million, or 8 cents per share, compared to the same period last…
read nowCarls Jr. and Hardees launch new sandwich, ad campaign
June 22, 2011
CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants have launched their newest menu item, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Fillet Sandwich.
read nowA&W expansion expected in Malaysia
June 22, 2011
Malaysia and Thailand will get nine new A&W units by the end of 2011 behind a development agreement with KUB Malaysia Bhd.
read nowDunkin Brands partnering with Captain America
June 22, 2011
"Captain America: The First Avenger" arrives in movie theaters July 22, but beginning on June 27, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins will offer Captain…
read nowOh, Canada! Carls Jr. opens first restaurant north of the border
June 21, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that Jove Franchise Development Corporation has opened the first Carl's Jr. in Canada. The new unit, located in Kelowna…
read nowMcDonalds names All-Stars for 365Black Awards
June 21, 2011
At the 2011 365Black Awards on July 1 in New Orleans, McDonald's will recognize a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who inspire greatness…
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Popeyes franchisee adds fingerprint readers to reduce fraud
June 21, 2011
Sailmormen Inc., the largest Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits franchisee in the U.S., is rolling out U.are.U Fingerprint Readers, developed by DigitalPersona…
read nowGreat American Cookies kicks off Yellow Ribbon Campaign
June 21, 2011
Great American Cookies is partnering with the Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc. to present the brand's first summer Yellow Ribbon Campaign. For the campaign, from July …
read nowMcDonalds UK wraps are biggest launch in four years
June 20, 2011
McDonald's U.K. is adding four wraps to its Deli Choices menu in what the company is calling its biggest launch in the past four years. The new offerings…
read nowJack in the Box pulls toys from kids meals
June 20, 2011
In the contentious debate about whether or not kids meals toys are unfair marketing tactics contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic, Jack in the Box has…
read nowDunkin Donuts sponsoring Joe Nichols tour
June 20, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has announced a partnership with country musician Joe Nichols that includes a sponsorship of shows across his 2011 Nationwide Concert Tour.
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Study: Customer satisfaction with QSR, pizza brands rises
June 20, 2011
A report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows a growing approval rating for quick-service and pizza brands. The quarterly…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans healthier menu items
June 19, 2011
The research and development team at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has been very busy of late. The company recently announced it would launch a new coffee line in the…
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