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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…
read nowDonut 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…
read nowQSRs 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…
read nowWendy'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…
read nowNPD 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…
read nowMcDonald'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…
read nowDonut 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…
read nowQSRs 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…
read nowWendy'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…
read nowNPD 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…
read nowKFC 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…
read nowMerchant 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…
read nowKentucky 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. …
read nowNRA: '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…
read nowJack 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…
read nowReport finds consumers open to all-day breakfast options
November 30, 2009
Consumers find breakfast fare comforting and many, especially women, wish they could eat it at any time of the day. A new study by foodservice industry…
read nowPhotographers sue Taco Bell for unauthorized photo distribution
November 30, 2009
A group of 40 professional photographers has filed a complaint in federal court in New York City, alleging that Taco Bell is giving away their work without…
read nowDunkin' Brands names new general counsel
November 30, 2009
Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Rich Emmett has joined the company as senior vice president and general…
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