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Houstonians set Carl's Jr. international sales mark
January 26, 2011
Carl's Jr. signed an extensive development deal for the Houston market in 2009. The first of these units to open has since proved extremely fruitful for the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts inks two more expansion deals
January 26, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts is on a roll. After turning in a productive 2010 filled with many expansion deals, the coffee/donut chain is showing no signs of slowing in 2011.
read nowBaskin-Robbins taps into customer base for flavor innovation
January 25, 2011
Baskin-Robbins will introduce its new Bunches of Crunches flavor nationwide in June. This is no ordinary "Flavor of the Month" for the brand, however.
read nowCarl's Jr. wraps it up
January 25, 2011
Joining a long list of quick-service chains that now offer a convenient, portable snack wrap for customers on the go, Carl's Jr. has launched its latest menu…
read nowDunkin' Brands, McDonald's enlist in Climate Corps
January 25, 2011
Dunkin' Brands and McDonald's have enrolled in the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program for 2011.
read nowDunkin' Donuts opens in Dubai
January 25, 2011
Dubai's Motor City development is known for its motor-sport theme encompassing residential units, business towers, retail hot spots and a theme park.
read nowCold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly
January 24, 2011
Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.
read nowNRA adds to its board of directors
January 24, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has named Desmond Hague to its board of directors.
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
read nowHardee's franchisee gets financing boost from GE Capital
January 24, 2011
GE Capital Franchise Finance has provided $15.3 million in financing to Paradigm Investment Group LLC, a large Hardee's franchisee. The credit facility…
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U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable
January 24, 2011
The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…
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Taco Bell responds to lawsuit; threatens countersuit
January 24, 2011
Irvine,Calif.-based Taco Bell Corp. has responded to a lawsuit brought forth this week by Alabama law firm Beasley Allen claiming that the company misleads…
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McDonalds reports positive 2010 numbers
January 23, 2011
McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…
read nowThai chains install credit card terminals
January 23, 2011
A long list of restaurants in Thailand have boosted their customer service experience. Posnet, an EFTPOS network service provider, has deployed…
read nowBurger King Canada rolling out 20/20 design
January 23, 2011
A Burger King unit in Thunder Bay, Ontario, was the latest in Canada to shift to the company’s 20/20 design, a global initiative that features a contemporary…
read nowWheres the beef? Taco Bell sued on behalf of all consumers
January 23, 2011
Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles P.C., a Montgomery, Ala.-based law firm, has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, claiming it misleads…
read nowWendys earns top ratings in Rasmussen poll
January 23, 2011
If the burger wars are still going on, Wendy’s seems to have a favorable attack plan. A survey conducted by Rasmuseen Reports, an electronic media company that…
read nowThree cheers for Pretzelmakers video contest
January 20, 2011
Pretzelmaker has launched an online video contest, “Cheer with a Twist,” geared toward cheerleaders across the country and playing on the brand’s “freshness…
read nowTCBY secures Texas-sized expansion deal
January 20, 2011
TCBY has signed a deal with Lone Star Yogurt to open 200 stores within the next 10 years throughout Texas. The first store is slated to open this month in Lone…
read nowWinter doesnt deter iced coffee cravings
January 20, 2011
Although conducted smack dab in the middle of winter, a new survey by Dunkin’ Donuts unearthed a big craving for iced coffee.
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