McDonald's signs golfer Michelle Wie to promote achievement

March 21, 2010

McDonald's USA has launched a new promotional campaign featuring Michelle Wie, one of the world's top golfers. The campaign includes a focus on success and…

Wendy's selects Clarabridge CEM text analytics solution

March 21, 2010

Wendy's International has chosen the Clarabridge text analytics solution to enhance its customer feedback program. Clarabridge is a provider of text analytics…

McDonald's signs golfer Michelle Wie to promote achievement

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March 21, 2010

McDonald's USA has launched a new promotional campaign featuring Michelle Wie, one of the world's top golfers. The campaign includes a focus on success and…

Wendy's selects Clarabridge CEM text analytics solution

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March 21, 2010

Wendy's International has chosen the Clarabridge text analytics solution to enhance its customer feedback program. Clarabridge is a provider of text analytics…

McDonald's Canada CMO moves to Baskin-Robbins as VP, marketing

March 18, 2010

Brian O'Mara, who most recently served as vice president and chief marketing officer for McDonald's Canada, is now leading the marketing division for ice-cream…

Arby's franchisee pilots WAND NextGen POS

March 18, 2010

WAND Corp. has announced the successful installation of a NextGen point of sale solution with Carisch Inc., an Arby's franchisee. They are the first Arby's…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries signs Fla. master franchising deal

March 18, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a master franchising deal with Florida entrepreneur Irene Jung for 50-plus units throughout Florida. The…

McDonald's Canada CMO moves to Baskin-Robbins as VP, marketing

March 18, 2010

Brian O'Mara, who most recently served as vice president and chief marketing officer for McDonald's Canada, is now leading the marketing division for ice-cream…

Arby's franchisee pilots WAND NextGen POS

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March 18, 2010

WAND Corp. has announced the successful installation of a NextGen point of sale solution with Carisch Inc., an Arby's franchisee. They are the first Arby's…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries signs Fla. master franchising deal

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March 18, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a master franchising deal with Florida entrepreneur Irene Jung for 50-plus units throughout Florida. The…

Dow Jones columnist foresees two QSR IPOs this year

March 17, 2010

Of the major privately held quick-service brands that could initiate public offerings this year, Dow Jones Investment Banker columnists think Dunkin' Donuts or…

Yum! Brands recognized for hunger-relief efforts

March 17, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. has been honored with PR Week's "Cause Related Campaign of the Year 2010" award for its World Hunger Relief efforts. Yum!'s charity is the…

McDonald's names top restaurant managers of 2009

March 17, 2010

McDonald's has honored its top restaurant managers with the 2009 Ray Kroc Award. The annual performance-based award recognizes the top performing McDonald's…

Dow Jones columnist foresees two QSR IPOs this year

March 17, 2010

Of the major privately held quick-service brands that could initiate public offerings this year, Dow Jones Investment Banker columnists think Dunkin' Donuts or…

Yum! Brands recognized for hunger-relief efforts

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March 17, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. has been honored with PR Week's "Cause Related Campaign of the Year 2010" award for its World Hunger Relief efforts. Yum!'s charity is the…

McDonald's names top restaurant managers of 2009

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March 17, 2010

McDonald's has honored its top restaurant managers with the 2009 Ray Kroc Award. The annual performance-based award recognizes the top performing McDonald's…

Carvel promos new Flavor Shotz with St. Patty's giveaway

March 16, 2010

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Carvel is offering customers a free shot of green at participating stores. On March 17 only, the chain will give away free…

More lawsuits filed against Ill. Subway blamed for shigellosis outbreak

March 16, 2010

The number of confirmed victims in a Lombard, Ill., outbreak of shigellosis has grown to 50, as two additional lawsuits have been filed against a Subway…

New reports forecast trends for 2010

March 16, 2010

Two separate reports have been recently released that will help quick-service brands get a handle on the industry as they plan for the economic recovery.

QSRs find ROI in free-food prizes

March 16, 2010

Restaurant chains, including a number of quick-service brands, have found the value in offering free food in giveaways or as contest prizes, according to the…