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Jack in the Box enters burger wars with $1 Big Cheeseburger
September 14, 2009
As Carl's Jr. and Hardee's fight it out with McDonald's over their premium burgers, Jack in the Box is joining the burger wars from the other end of the…
read nowLong John Silver's qualifies for SBA Registry
September 14, 2009
Long John Silver's (LJS) has received approval from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for listing on the SBA Franchise Registry, the company has…
read nowRevention partners with Repeat Returns
September 14, 2009
Point-of-sale system supplier Revention has announced the integration of its restaurant management solutions with the Repeat Returns sales-building program.
read nowNew NRA partnership encourages restaurants to reduce food waste
September 14, 2009
The National Restaurant Association is strengthening its support of food-donation programs with a new partnership with the Food Donation Connection (FDC), an…
read nowMcDonald's sells high-fashion gloves via Twitter
September 14, 2009
McDonald's is selling pairs of designer gloves fashioned after the yellow ones worn by its famous brand icon, but they aren't found in any restaurants…
read nowDunkin' finds more rewards equals greater loyalty
September 14, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts is testing how a new customer loyalty program can drive incremental sales. The 'Earn Save Score' program, tested in eight markets mostly in the…
read nowHardee's intros its Big Mac knockoff
September 13, 2009
Hardee's has thrown its hat into the ring for what the chain is calling Round 2 of the burger wars with the introduction of the Big Hardee. Like sister chain…
read nowEl Pollo Loco intros LTO wings
September 13, 2009
El Pollo Loco has introduced its new Buffaloco Wings for a limited time, the company has announced. Buffaloco Wings are prepared to order and then smothered…
read nowNational Restaurant Association names new board officers
September 13, 2009
The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of its new officers during the association's September board meeting in the nation's capital. …
read nowDunkin' Donuts sued over child's hashbrown burns
September 13, 2009
A Dunkin' Donuts customer is suing the chain in a $200,000 lawsuit after her 15-month-old son was badly burned by overheated hash browns, according to a story…
read nowTaco Bueno signs on for Great American Dine Out
September 13, 2009
Taco Bueno has signed on to participate in Share our Strength's Great American Dine Out, the company has announced. This year, the Mexican quick-service…
read now'Jay Leno Show' films top U.S. fast-food spot
September 13, 2009
A crew from The Jay Leno Show has visited Arlington, Texas, to film a spot featuring the town as the fast-food capital of the nation by Men's Health, according…
read nowMcKee takes franchising expertise from Dunkin' to Checkers
September 10, 2009
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has brought on franchising industry veteran Lynette McKee to accelerate the growth of the company's most rapid franchising…
read nowTaco Bell launches 4th annual indie band search
September 10, 2009
Taco Bell has kicked off the fourth installment of its Feed the Beat music program, which has rewarded 165 up-and-coming indie rock acts with free Fourthmeal…
read nowThe Taco Maker moves into Panama
September 10, 2009
The Taco Maker (TTM) has opened its first location in Panama City, Panama. The latest member of the TTM family opened at the Albrook Mall Food Court on…
read nowJack in the Box sells off entire c-store portfolio
September 10, 2009
Jack in the Box Inc. has successfully closed the previously announced sale of its entire Quick Stuff gas station and convenience store portfolio, announced SMJ…
read nowChefTec Software adds Allergen Alerts solution
September 10, 2009
Culinary Software Services Inc., provider of back-of-house technology for the foodservice industry, has announced the addition of Allergen Alerts to its…
read nowEco-friendly foodservice wholesaler debuts online store
September 10, 2009
Green Choice Vendors Distribution, a wholesale distributor of sustainable products and packaging for foodservice, has launched its online store…
read nowNexCen Brands signs deal to grow QSR brands in Africa
September 9, 2009
Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker, as well as two retail chains from the NexCen Brands system, will be expanding into…
read nowBill would offer franchise rebate for veterans
September 9, 2009
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois has proposed a bill that would give military veterans a tax rebate for any franchise fees — and rebates to companies that…
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