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Krispy Kreme names general counsel
September 16, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced the appointment of Darryl R. Marsch to senior vice president, general counsel and assistant…
read nowCarvel Customer Appreciation Day features giveaway
September 16, 2008
ATLANTA — Carvel Ice Cream has announced that participating Carvel Ice Cream locations are hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Sept. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
read nowDunkin' creates VP consumer engagement position
September 16, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that Cynthia Ashworth has joined the company's marketing team in the newly created position of vice president…
read nowMcDonald's expands McCafé line in San Diego
September 15, 2008
SAN DIEGO — McDonald's has introduced its espresso-based McCafé lattes, cappuccinos and mochas in San Diego. All McCafé Coffees are made from Arabica…
read nowPopeyes joins Great American Dine Out
September 15, 2008
ATLANTA -- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc. has announced it is a participating restaurant in Share Our Strength's Great American…
read nowZune releases software update, announces free McDonald's Wi-Fi access
September 15, 2008
REDMOND, Wash. — Zune, Microsoft Corp.'s end-to-end music and entertainment service, has released a free software update that will allow Zune users to…
read nowMcDonald's named one of MySpace Music sponsors
September 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES — MySpace has announced that McDonald's, Sony Pictures, State Farm, and Toyota will be the first four integrated sponsors of MySpace Music, the new…
read nowNew JFK terminal to feature touchscreen food ordering, gate delivery
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 15, 2008
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Travelers in a hurry to get through security and to their airport gates often walk right past some of their best food options, and find the…
read nowMICROS unveils high-durability bumpbars, 10-hour mobile power tray
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 15, 2008
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - MICROS has announced two upcoming hardware products at its 2008 Users Conference, held Sept.14-16 in Annapolis, Md. The new Duraswitch…
read nowFoodservice top target of cardholder, data hackers
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 15, 2008
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — New research from global payment security consultancy Trustwave analyzes the most common methods and targets of recent card breach incidents…
read nowMulti-concept franchising a growth vehicle
September 14, 2008
Multi-Unit Franchisee: Multiunit, multi-concept franchising is a contributing factor in the continued growth of franchising. One motivator propelling…
read nowKFC Honey BBQ sauce wins at wing festival
September 14, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC's first entry in the National Buffalo Wing Festival resulted in first place honors in the Traditional Barbecue Sauce category. After…
read nowTriarc has work ahead to turn around Wendy's
September 14, 2008
The Columbus Dispatch: If shareholders of Wendy's International do the expected today and sign off on the company's sale, Triarc Cos., Wendy's new owners, will…
read nowCarl's Jr. names ad agency for Texas account
September 14, 2008
Austin Business Journal: Austin, Texas-based Mercury Mambo, a Hispanic marketing and events agency, is now handling all marketing for Carl's Jr. in Texas. …
read nowDunkin' Donuts centers in Hess stations going well
September 14, 2008
Lebanon Daily News: The co-branding of Hess Express gas stations/convenience stores and Dunkin' Donuts has been successful in South Lebanon Township, Pa. …
read nowMcDonald's CEO happy with drink rollouts
September 14, 2008
Chicago Tribune: McDonald's chief executive Jim Skinner said the chain's gambit into specialty coffee, smoothies and bottled drinks is rolling out on schedule…
read nowTriarc, Wendy's shareholders approve merger
September 14, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Triarc Cos. Inc., parent company of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. and Wendy's International Inc., has announced today that their respective…
read nowRita's Water Ice opens Tennessee location
September 11, 2008
TREVOSE, Pa. — Rita's Water Ice has announced the opening of a Rita's location in the Nashville suburb of Hermitage, Tenn., by franchise partners Michael and…
read nowNexCen Brands releases strategy review
September 11, 2008
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced its business update on the review of its strategic alternatives. The company has received multiple bids for its…
read nowArby's, Wendy's menu merger unlikely
September 11, 2008
Akron Business Journal: The proposed merger of Arby's and Wendy's could create significant behind-the-scenes changes for both companies, but the two restaurant…
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