San Diego McDonald's to promo Frappes with taxi tops

April 5, 2010

As McDonald's prepares to launch its new Frappes, operators in its San Diego market have prepared their local marketing plan. Clear Vision Advertisement has…

Dunkin' Donuts expands value menu to 3 more markets

April 5, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has expanded its value menu offering to three Indiana markets: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend, a total of 22 locations. Late last year…

Bank Credit Report can help franchise lending

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April 5, 2010

A new survey has found that franchisees have a greater chance at getting bank loans if they include a Bank Credit Report in their application package.   A Bank…

CKE extends ParTech service contract

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April 5, 2010

ParTech Inc. has signed a three-year extension with CKE Restaurants Inc. for PAR's EverServ Lifecycle Services for its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, the…

U.S. commander in Afghanistan closes QSRs at two bases

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April 5, 2010

In an effort to make supply efforts to the Afghanistan battlefield more efficient, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces has banned fast food at the Bagram or…

San Diego McDonald's to promo Frappes with taxi tops

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April 5, 2010

As McDonald's prepares to launch its new Frappes, operators in its San Diego market have prepared their local marketing plan. Clear Vision Advertisement has…

Dunkin' Donuts puts snackable 'Twist' on bagels

April 4, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has turned its popular bagel into a portable snack item with its new Bagel Twists. The new Bagel Twists feature Dunkin' Donuts' bagels twisted…

Franchisee asks future guests to vote: Taco Bell or Pizza Hut?

April 4, 2010

Fugate Enterprises Inc., one of the top 10 franchisees of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has found a way to involve its future customers in the opening of its next…

Chick-fil-A brings back LTO Peach Milkshake

April 4, 2010

Chick-fil-A has returned its popular peach-flavored milkshake to the menu for a limited time. First introduced last summer, the Peach Milkshake is available…

Del Taco promos Crispy Shrimp LTO with Facebook coupon

April 4, 2010

Del Taco is promoting its limited-time-only Crispy Shrimp Taco with a downloadable coupon on its Facebook fan page. The coupon offers guests a free Del Taco…

NRA launches Greener Restaurants recognition program

April 4, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has launched the pilot of its new initiative and Web site, Greener Restaurants -- a national program to recognize…

Subway takes its U.S. breakfast menu national

April 4, 2010

Subway is the latest quick-serve to attempt to steal market share from breakfast leader McDonald's. Today, the sandwich chain launched its national marketing…

Dunkin' Donuts puts snackable 'Twist' on bagels

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April 4, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has turned its popular bagel into a portable snack item with its new Bagel Twists. The new Bagel Twists feature Dunkin' Donuts' bagels twisted…

Franchisee asks future guests to vote: Taco Bell or Pizza Hut?

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April 4, 2010

Fugate Enterprises Inc., one of the top 10 franchisees of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has found a way to involve its future customers in the opening of its next…

Chick-fil-A brings back LTO Peach Milkshake

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April 4, 2010

Chick-fil-A has returned its popular peach-flavored milkshake to the menu for a limited time. First introduced last summer, the Peach Milkshake is available…

Del Taco promos Crispy Shrimp LTO with Facebook coupon

April 4, 2010

Del Taco is promoting its limited-time-only Crispy Shrimp Taco with a downloadable coupon on its Facebook fan page. The coupon offers guests a free Del Taco…

NRA launches Greener Restaurants recognition program

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April 4, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has launched the pilot of its new initiative and Web site, Greener Restaurants -- a national program to recognize…

Subway takes its U.S. breakfast menu national

April 4, 2010

Subway is the latest quick-serve to attempt to steal market share from breakfast leader McDonald's. Today, the sandwich chain launched its national marketing…

KFC to go forward with Double Down sandwich

April 1, 2010

KFC's test of the infamous Double Down — bacon and cheese sandwiched between two boneless filets — not only drew plenty of buzz but apparently sales as well.

Taco John's retires former mascots

April 1, 2010

Taco John's has retired its former mascots Whiplash, the Cowboy Monkey, and TJ the DJ, and launched a new marketing program that takes the quick-service…