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Subway, 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…
read nowDel Taco partners with GameFly for free trial
May 31, 2011
Del Taco has teamed up with GameFly Inc., a leading online video game rental subscription service, for a national promotion that runs from now until the end of…
read nowNathans Famous rolls out Angus Beef Franks
May 31, 2011
Nathan's Famous Angus Beef Franks have arrived just in time for grilling season and are available at various retail outlets throughout the country.
read nowKrispy Kreme plans major British expansion
May 31, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is planning to double its presence in Britain within the next five years. The plan is headed by franchisee Krispy Kreme UK Ltd.
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Burger King selects mcgarrybowen as AOR
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
May 31, 2011
Burger King Corp. announced today that it has selected mcgarrybowen as its lead agency of record in the U.S.
read nowTop That! secures international franchise deal
May 30, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has announced that it has secured an agreement between Top That! Pizza and Mohammed Obaid Al Neaimi to develop the brand in the…
read nowTim Hortons coffee fundraiser sends kids to camp
May 30, 2011
Tim Hortons is hosting its annual Camp Day June 1, when every penny from coffee sales at the chain is donated to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.
read nowChurchs rolls out new chicken sandwich
May 30, 2011
Church's New Southern Style Chicken Sandwich debuts today at Church's Chicken units across the country.
read nowNRAs restaurant industry outlook remains positive
May 30, 2011
Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained…
read nowDunkin Donuts offering Frozen Hot Chocolate
May 30, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced Frozen Hot Chocolate to its lineup of frozen beverages.
read nowKrispy Kreme testing doughnut shakes
May 26, 2011
Krispy Kreme will celebrate National Doughnut Day June 3 by offering its guests one free Krispy Kreme Doughnut at participating retail locations. No purchase…
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