October 7, 2009
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the opening of the first store in its latest franchise brand, Dixie Cream Donut Co. The first location is in…
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As part of its greater China expansion strategy, Dunkin' Donuts recently opened its first two shops in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The first shop is located…
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Blimpie America's Sub Shop has introduced a new dinner-time tiered menu to offer customers more affordable prices. Blimpie locations nationwide now feature new…
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Quick-service restaurant brands are trying a variety of tactics to drive traffic as the industry struggles to lure consumers into their stores. Franchisees…
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Yum! Brands chief financial officer Rick Carucci told investors and analysts in the company's earnings call yesterday that the company expects the fourth…
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Dunkin' Brands has announced new executive hires at its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins chains. Dunkin' Donuts has named former Starbucks division senior…
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Burger King Corp. continues to grow the number of stores undergoing its 20/20 design transformation with the recent grand reopening of the Schiphol Airport…
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Gold Star Chili continues to stay focused on new ways to deliver great food and real value by adding $5.99 Burrito Combos to its menu offerings. Gold Star…
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Recent studies into the impact of a moratorium on fast food stores and menu labeling may be indications that legislative attempts to curb obesity through those…
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Coca-Cola Co. continues to develop innovative products for restaurateurs, starting with the field test of its self-service 100-plus flavor Freestyle soft drink…
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Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, has reported that its growth for the third quarter ended Sept. 5 was driven by new stores in…
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Truitt Bros. Inc., a shelf-stable, custom food manufacturer, has announced that it has received third-party certification for its Oregon-based Special Products…
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The South Los Angeles moratorium on fast food chain restaurants is unlikely to curb obesity rates in the area as lawmakers intended, a new Rand Corp. study has…
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McDonald's return of its Monopoly Game kicks off today. This year, the instant-win game includes TV, online and mobile phone components, increasing consumers…
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Church's Chicken has announced that Anthony M. "Tony" Lavely has been named its chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Lavely will be responsible for…
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McDonald's France's plans to open a restaurant and McCafé near the Louvre museum next month has raised the ire of those who treasure the country's haute…
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A man who was turned away from a Miami Taco Bell after it had closed lay in wait until employees left and opened fire on them, according to a story in the…
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Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its new limited-time offerings for the fall season. Emphasizing the traditional tastes of pumpkin and apple, Dunkin' Donuts' fall…
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The National Restaurant Association has launched attendee registration for its 2010 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer…
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The recession has pushed down bonuses and merit pay for corporate executives and restaurant managers and their base salary is not expected to pick up for the…
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