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Sweet dreams with the Burger King
October 14, 2010
Burger King has introduced a new item that has nothing to do with flame-broiling. In an effort to promote its new breakfast line, the company is selling a…
read nowTechnomic: Dessert has been recession proof
October 14, 2010
Technomic's newest study finds that for the past three years more consumers have consistently eaten dessert. Occupying the smallest portion of most restaurant…
read nowFranchise Brands LLC to purchase Taco Del Mar
October 13, 2010
Milford, Conn.-based Franchise Brands LLC has successfully placed a bid to buy the rights to Taco Del Mar through a recent bankruptcy auction.
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California McDonald's turns its Golden Arches green
October 13, 2010
McDonald's has shifted focus in the past couple of years to step up its environmentally-friendly efforts.
read nowDunkin' Donuts goes Pro
October 13, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts' opened its newest store at Conseco Fieldhouse Thursday, making it the eighth unit for the company in Indianapolis.
read nowDunkin' Brands continues robust expansion
October 13, 2010
Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has opened its 16,000th location worldwide, re-establishing the brand as one of the…
read nowHundreds of Arby's employees stiffed out of paychecks
October 13, 2010
Employees at 25 Arby's restaurants in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Georgia did not get paid for as many as three weeks after owner PRP Inc. filed for…
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchisees won't increase coffee prices
October 12, 2010
The price of coffee beans have gone up, but some Dunkin' Donuts franchisees have not changed their prices.
read nowWhite Castle candle returns to satisfy the crave
October 12, 2010
White Castle and NEST Fragrances have teamed up again to bring customers their favorite hamburger scent. The Original Slider-Scented Candle has helped benefit…
read now"Go-shop" period over for BK
October 12, 2010
Burger King Holdings, Inc. has announced the “go-shop” period has expired according to the terms of the Sept. 2, 2010 merger agreement.
read nowTim Hortons signs NHL agreements
October 12, 2010
Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…
read nowMcDonald's testing chicken flatbreads
October 12, 2010
McDonald's is testing a lineup of chicken flatbread items, as announced via the company's Twitter account this week. According to McDonald's website, the…
read nowGE Capital funds acquisition of four Burger King units
October 11, 2010
Georgia Texas Operating Company has been provided $9.3 million in financing from GE Capital, Franchise Finance for its acquisition of four Burger King…
read nowWienerschnitzel launches new Tastee Freez shake
October 11, 2010
Nothing like a little chocolate/peanut butter treat to wash down your hot dog. Tastee Freez Chocolate Nutter Butter shakes are now available at Wienerschnitzel.
read nowBottom's Up: KFC adds to Double Down backside promotion
October 11, 2010
KFC's new marketing plan for its bun-less Double Down sandwich, announced in September, features college females sporting the item's logo on the backside of…
read nowSunny forecast for Mrs. Fields
October 10, 2010
Mrs. Fields has returned to Columbus, Ohio. Sunny Street Cafe, a breakfast-lunch chain located within the city's bustling Arena District, is co-branding with…
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Long John Silver's embraces family dinner tradition
October 10, 2010
Long John Silver's has introduced a $10 meal in the hopes of bringing back the tradition of family mealtime.
read nowCold Stone Creamery named top Dubai franchise
October 10, 2010
Retail City 2010, an annual awards ceremony held in Dubai and hosted by Cityscape Global, has named Cold Stone Creamery as its "2010 Franchise Operator of the…
read nowChina, Canada lead global foodservice growth
October 10, 2010
The global foodservice industry experienced growth from increased consumer spending, according to NPD. Canada and China especially helped drive the trend.
read nowFocus Brands adds Auntie Anne's to portfolio
October 7, 2010
Focus Brands, which subsidizes Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill and Seattle's Best Coffee, has signed a definitive agreement to…
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