Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

IDS Menus debuts energy-efficient drive-thru menu board

February 25, 2010

IDS Menus, a supplier of indoor, outdoor and digital menu boards, has announced the launch of its new Green Series Drive-Thru Menu Board System. The…

THL Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants

February 25, 2010

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a new owner. Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private-equity firm that was part of a buyout group in a takeover of Dunkin' Brands in…

QSR ad spend up 1.3% for 2009

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February 25, 2010

While U.S. ad spend declined 9 percent overall in 2009, quick-service restaurants increased their ad spending by 1.3 percent, according to preliminary figures…

Expectations are up despite lower comps in January

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February 25, 2010

Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…

Checkers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations

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February 25, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …

Tim Hortons launches new stock buyback program

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February 25, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…

IDS Menus debuts energy-efficient drive-thru menu board

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February 25, 2010

IDS Menus, a supplier of indoor, outdoor and digital menu boards, has announced the launch of its new Green Series Drive-Thru Menu Board System. The…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY to grow through Diamondbacks sponsorship

February 24, 2010

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, franchisor of Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY frozen yogurt stores, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with the…

ONOSYS partners with Paytronix loyalty program

February 24, 2010

ONOSYS, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for the restaurant industry, has announced the integration of the Paytronix Systems Inc. loyalty…

Tim Hortons deploys Juniper Networks security solutions

February 24, 2010

Juniper Networks Inc., a leader in high-performance networking, has announced that Tim Hortons Inc. has deployed solutions from Juniper's security network…

Senate passes $15 billion jobs bill

February 24, 2010

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a $15 billion jobs bill, a measure that includes provisions supported by the National Restaurant Association. The bill…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY to grow through Diamondbacks sponsorship

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February 24, 2010

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, franchisor of Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY frozen yogurt stores, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with the…

ONOSYS partners with Paytronix loyalty program

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February 24, 2010

ONOSYS, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for the restaurant industry, has announced the integration of the Paytronix Systems Inc. loyalty…

Tim Hortons deploys Juniper Networks security solutions

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February 24, 2010

Juniper Networks Inc., a leader in high-performance networking, has announced that Tim Hortons Inc. has deployed solutions from Juniper's security network…

Senate passes $15 billion jobs bill

February 24, 2010

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a $15 billion jobs bill, a measure that includes provisions supported by the National Restaurant Association. The bill…

Hughes launches LMS iPhone app

February 23, 2010

Hughes Network Systems LLC, a global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, has announced the the development of a key Apple iPhone application…

Tim Hortons sees opportunity in Michigan

February 23, 2010

Detroit may not seem like the best market for a quick-service chain to target now for expansion due to its extraordinarily high unemployment rate. But Tim…

January freeze impacting tomato supply

February 23, 2010

Last month's freeze has devastated much of Florida's tomato crop, impacting the nation's primary sourcing of the fruit for the winter months, according to the…

CareerBuilder launches online restaurant jobs portal

February 23, 2010

After a year of reducing labor and other costs, the restaurant and foodservice industry are once again looking for top talent. According to the U.S. Bureau of…