QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

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January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

Cold Stone Creamery to expand to Thailand

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January 7, 2010

Cold Stone Creamery, along with the brand's parent company, Kahala, has announced plans for the concept's development in Thailand. The companies have signed a…

Study finds fecal bacteria in beverage dispensers

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January 7, 2010

A new study could have implications for quick-service restaurants and their beverage dispensers. The study, which took samples from 30 machines in the Roanoke…

Arby's deploys Radiant's Aloha POS solution

January 6, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced a new agreement with Wendy's/Arby's Group to be a point-of-sale technology provider for the quick-service restaurant…

Honey Dew Donuts to expand franchise development with new hire

January 6, 2010

Honey Dew Donuts has announced the recent hiring of Larry Flaherty as its director of franchise development. Flaherty joins Honey Dew with an extensive and…

Study finds inaccuracies in calorie postings

January 6, 2010

The posting of nutritional information has become more commonplace for quick-service brands, whether on a QSR's Web site or required by local ordinance to be…

Subway again part of Pound For Pound Challenge

January 6, 2010

Subway has once again partnered with NBC's The Biggest Loser and other groups in the annual Pound For Pound Challenge. The program, supported by General Mills…

Burgerville partners with local roasting company for new coffee

January 6, 2010

Pacific Northwest chain Burgerville has signed an exclusive agreement with Vancouver, Wash.-based Portland Roasting Co. to serve its Farm Friendly Direct…

MICROS acquires interactive marketing firm TIG Global

January 6, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of TIG Global, a group of leading interactive marketing companies for the hospitality and travel industries…

Arby's deploys Radiant's Aloha POS solution

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January 6, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced a new agreement with Wendy's/Arby's Group to be a point-of-sale technology provider for the quick-service restaurant…

Honey Dew Donuts to expand franchise development with new hire

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January 6, 2010

Honey Dew Donuts has announced the recent hiring of Larry Flaherty as its director of franchise development. Flaherty joins Honey Dew with an extensive and…

Study finds inaccuracies in calorie postings

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January 6, 2010

The posting of nutritional information has become more commonplace for quick-service brands, whether on a QSR's Web site or required by local ordinance to be…

Subway again part of Pound For Pound Challenge

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January 6, 2010

Subway has once again partnered with NBC's The Biggest Loser and other groups in the annual Pound For Pound Challenge. The program, supported by General Mills…

Burgerville partners with local roasting company for new coffee

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January 6, 2010

Pacific Northwest chain Burgerville has signed an exclusive agreement with Vancouver, Wash.-based Portland Roasting Co. to serve its Farm Friendly Direct…

MICROS acquires interactive marketing firm TIG Global

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January 6, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of TIG Global, a group of leading interactive marketing companies for the hospitality and travel industries…

Sonic comps still negative in Q1

January 5, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to struggle with negative same-store sales as evidenced by results for the first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, 2009, the company…

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off New Year specials

January 5, 2010

For consumers interested in affordable better-for-you options as they begin the year, all participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the country are…

KFC fires up new spicy grilled wing promo

January 5, 2010

KFC has introduced its new Fiery Grilled Wings with several promotional campaigns including a sweepstakes aimed at college basketball fans.   Promotions for…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's P12 comps continue negative trend

January 5, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands continue to report negative sales results, according to the company's announcement of its period 1…

Wendy's intros Spicy Chicken Nuggets

January 5, 2010

Wendy's has added heat to its chicken nuggets with three kinds of peppers plus savory spices, combining the growing popularity of chicken as a protein at…