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Dunkin Brands re-prices outstanding term loan
February 20, 2011
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts, has completed the re-pricing of its term loan.
read nowMcDonalds India franchisee inks 30-store deal
February 20, 2011
Hardcastle Restaurants Private Ltd., McDonald’s Corp.’s Indian franchisee, is set to open 30 new stores by the end of 2011 in southern and western India.
read nowKFC U.K. drops Finger Lickin Good tag
February 20, 2011
KFC U.K. has adopted the “So Good” marketing slogan. This decision comes almost a year after KFC outlets in the U.S. began using the “So Good” tagline in lieu…
read nowJack in the Box names CIO
February 20, 2011
Michael E. Verdesca has been promoted to vice president and chief information officer of Jack in the Box Inc.
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Chick-fil-A surpasses $3.5 billion in annual sales
February 20, 2011
Chick-fil-A announced today another year of consecutive sales growth.
read nowNRA urges Congress to lower swipe fees
February 17, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee this week, urging them to support full and…
read nowBojangles facing possible sale
February 17, 2011
After about a week of speculations, Falfurrias Capital Partners, which owns a controlling stake in Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc., has retained a financial…
read nowSignature Systems, PPI team up for faster POS
February 17, 2011
The partnership combines Signature Systems’ software with PPI PayMover to provide PDQ POS users with Internet-based payment processing. PPI has processed…
read nowDairy Queen sues disgruntled franchisee
February 17, 2011
Dairy Queen is suing a former Iowa franchisee for $13 million over an alleged extortion attempt.
read nowQuiznos adds nine new menu items
February 16, 2011
In the midst of a major turnaround effort guided by recently appointed CEO Greg MacDonald, Quiznos has added nine new items to its menu.
read nowBrazil Fast Food 2010 sales up 12 percent
February 16, 2011
Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates almost 800 Yum! Brands units in Brazil, including KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo, announced financial results for the…
read nowJack in the Box results call set
February 16, 2011
Jack in the Box Inc. will report first quarter fiscal 2011 operating results after market close Feb. 23. The company will host a conference call to review the…
read nowMcDonalds franchisee named IFA chairman
February 16, 2011
John “Jack” Earle, managing partner of Earle Enterprises LP and franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, has…
read nowCanadian food labels to include allergy sources
February 16, 2011
While U.S. restaurants scramble to update menu boards to include nutritional information in compliance of changing healthcare stipulations, Canada is going a…
read nowCaribbean, Japanese flavors increase on restaurant menus
February 16, 2011
According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has experienced a robust product growth in the consumer marketplace.
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Subway releases 2010 tally: 2,147 new units
February 15, 2011
Subway released its 2010 development numbers, which included the opening of 2,147 new locations in 67 countries, seven Canadian provinces and all 50 U.S.
read nowPretzelmaker/Great American Cookies franchisee inducted into HOF
February 15, 2011
Lawrence J. “Doc” Cohen, multi-unit owner of Global Franchise Group, has become the first franchisee ever to be inducted into the International Franchisee…
read nowWhite Castle Foundation donates $2 million in 2010
February 15, 2011
The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, White Castle’s charitable foundation, donated $2 million in 2010 to Central Ohio organizations focused on education, health…
read nowDunkin Donuts ranks first in customer loyalty
February 15, 2011
Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, provider of proprietary brand equity and customer loyalty metrics, has recognized Dunkin’ Donuts as the No. …
read nowSarku Japan hosting franchise seminars
February 15, 2011
Sarku Japan is hosting seminars in major metro markets this spring for those interested in owning a franchise.
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