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Carls Jr., Hardees partner with Coca-Cola for promotion
May 26, 2011
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have once again partnered with Coca-Cola to bring back the My Coke Rewards campaign that debuted in 2006.
read nowHardees franchise owner awarded Founders Award
May 26, 2011
Hardee's franchise owner Boddie-Noell Enterprises has received the 2011 Wilber Hardee Founder's Award from Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants.
read nowSubway rolls out avocados nationwide
May 26, 2011
Although a handful of franchisees already offer avocado as a sandwich topping option, Subway will rollout the item nationwide next week.
read nowPositive Growth, optimism prevalent at 2011 NRA Show
May 26, 2011
The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 4th annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) showed positive…
read nowOscar Mayer unveils Wienermobile Food Truck
May 25, 2011
Long before the mobile truck trend opened the door for increased and previously unreachable brand marketing opportunities, there was the iconic Oscar Mayer…
read nowPopeyes profits up, Wicked Chicken returns
May 25, 2011
AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for its fiscal first quarter which ended April 17. Highlights…
read nowPizza Patrón opens QSP model in Houston
May 25, 2011
Pizza Patrón's Quick Service Pizza concept is now available in Houston. The freestanding unit opened last week and brings the total number of Pizza Patróns in…
read nowGreat American Cookies website redesign launched
May 25, 2011
Great American Cookies has launched the redesigned GreatAmericanCookies.com. The new, highly interactive website is modeled after the Great American Cookies…
read nowA&W offers self-ordering kiosks in Québec
May 25, 2011
Self-ordering kiosks are a focus in A&W Food Services of Canada's new Urban Concept restaurant. The first Québec location opened this morning. According to…
read nowNRA survey finds more restaurants recycling
May 24, 2011
Roughly two-thirds of the nation’s restaurateurs have recycling programs as part of their sustainability efforts, according to a new study conducted by the…
read nowTim Hortons CEO leaves company
May 24, 2011
Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. is searching for a new chief executive officer following the departure of Don Schroeder, who served the company for 2…
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Wendys rolls out new summer berry salads, lemonade
May 24, 2011
Wendy's has launched two new salads featuring fresh berries just in time for summer.
read nowCaptain Ds hires quality assurance director
May 24, 2011
Captain D's has hired JoAnne Kemp as its director of quality assurance. Kemp most recently served as the principal of her own consulting practice where she…
read nowVendor Safe, FastCasual.com release PCI Guide: FAQ
May 24, 2011
Vendor Safe Technologies, a provider of PCI compliant solutions and network security, has teamed up with FastCasual.com to present the “PCI Guide: Frequently…
read nowBaskin-Robbins fans vote to bring back retired flavor
May 24, 2011
Baskin-Robbins is asking ice cream enthusiasts to vote to bring one of 31 retired flavors out of its "Deep Freeze."
read nowYum! Brands commits to Sanford C. Bernstein Conference
May 24, 2011
Yum! Brands Inc. will present at Sanford C. Bernstein's 27th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on June 1 in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to…
read nowSubways LA franchisee group selects AOR
May 24, 2011
The Los Angeles-area franchisee group of Subway restaurants has selected Austin, Texas-based Proof Advertising as its full-service agency of record. The…
read nowKFC Canada to re-launch the Double Down
May 24, 2011
KFC's Double Down is ready to make a comeback in the Canadian market. The controversial sandwich made its debut for a limited time in the fall of 2010, and…
read nowMcDonalds Pokémon Happy Meal promotion set for summer
May 24, 2011
Pokémon Black•White-themed Happy Meals arrive in participating McDonald's stores across North America beginning June 17.
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Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 24, 2011
Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.
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