QSR sixth most popular category for Coupons.com

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December 2, 2009

Coupons.com Inc., the leader in digital coupons, has announced its Top Coupon Categories for the year: Quick-service restaurant coupons were ranked the sixth…

American Express, Dunkin' pair up in reloadable card promo

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December 2, 2009

American Express and Dunkin' Donuts have partnered to promote the donut brand's rechargeable Dunkin' Donuts Card. Now through March 31, 2010, American Express…

IFA data outlines impact of lending shortfall

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December 2, 2009

As lenders continue to limit financing to new franchise business owners, the ramifications will be felt in years to come, from the job market to economic…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

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December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

McDonald's COO Alvarez to retire for health reasons

December 1, 2009

Ralph Alvarez, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has decided to retire from the company for health-related reasons, McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner…

Donut brands launch holiday lineups

December 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts each have announced their holiday offerings, including limited-time-only baked goods and holiday gifts.   At Dunkin…

QSRs among Slate's top 50 companies on Facebook

December 1, 2009

Slate's The Big Money blog has compiled a list of the top 50 companies who make the best use of Facebook. Quick-serve brands on the list include: Chick-fil-A…

Wendy's approves Panasonic as POS hardware vendor for franchisees

December 1, 2009

Panasonic has announced that the company has been officially designated by Wendy's as a NextGEN supplier of point-of-sale hardware for the Wendy's franchise…

NPD report: Gen Y to be biggest influencer in 10-year food trends

December 1, 2009

Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research…

McDonald's COO Alvarez to retire for health reasons

December 1, 2009

Ralph Alvarez, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has decided to retire from the company for health-related reasons, McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner…

Donut brands launch holiday lineups

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December 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts each have announced their holiday offerings, including limited-time-only baked goods and holiday gifts.   At Dunkin…

QSRs among Slate's top 50 companies on Facebook

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December 1, 2009

Slate's The Big Money blog has compiled a list of the top 50 companies who make the best use of Facebook. Quick-serve brands on the list include: Chick-fil-A…

Wendy's approves Panasonic as POS hardware vendor for franchisees

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December 1, 2009

Panasonic has announced that the company has been officially designated by Wendy's as a NextGEN supplier of point-of-sale hardware for the Wendy's franchise…

NPD report: Gen Y to be biggest influencer in 10-year food trends

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December 1, 2009

Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research…

New book names 20 worst restaurant foods in U.S.

November 30, 2009

KFC promos grilled chicken with penny-per-calorie price

November 30, 2009

KFC is promoting its Kentucky Grilled Chicken as a low-calorie value option with a 395-calorie KGC meal for $3.95.   The 395-calorie KGC meal features a…

Merchant Warehouse offers tips to keep customer transactions secure

November 30, 2009

Merchant Warehouse, a provider of merchant accounts and credit card processing solutions, has a plan to keep shoppers' personal and financial information safe…

Kentucky Grilled Chicken most memorable new product in 2009

November 30, 2009

KFC has done its job of keeping Kentucky Grilled Chicken top of mind, as consumers have named the menu item the "Most Memorable New Product Launch" of 2009. …

NRA: 'Nutrition, sustainability and local will still dominate in 2010'

November 30, 2009

Local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

Jack in the Box launches LTO half-priced shakes offer

November 30, 2009

Jack in the Box is hoping to boost shake sales in the late afternoon daypart with a half-price special.   The limited-time-only promotion features a half-off…