Cleanliness outranks style in QSR uniform survey

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February 18, 2010

Crew uniforms have become an important component of branding for lead quick-service restaurants. But no matter how much attention a chain puts into the design…

Jack in the Box hopes new grilled sandwiches boost sales

February 18, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. is counting on a free 'grilled sandwich with purchase' promotion to drive trial and boost the average check, company chairman, CEO and…

Carl's Jr. to open first store in Vietnam

February 17, 2010

The first Carl's Jr. restaurants to debut in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will open in April under an exclusive development agreement with the Mesa Group, CKE…

Fla. Burger King employees charged after pills found in customer food

February 17, 2010

Two Burger King crewmembers have been arrested after two customers at a Jacksonville, Fla., store found blue hydrocodone pills in their sandwiches, according…

McDonald's USA names Martin-Brower U.S. Supplier of the Year

February 17, 2010

McDonald's USA has announced it has selected The Martin-Brower Co., a food and paper distributor for many of its restaurants, as the 2009 Supplier of the Year.

Carl's Jr. to open first store in Vietnam

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February 17, 2010

The first Carl's Jr. restaurants to debut in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will open in April under an exclusive development agreement with the Mesa Group, CKE…

Fla. Burger King employees charged after pills found in customer food

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February 17, 2010

Two Burger King crewmembers have been arrested after two customers at a Jacksonville, Fla., store found blue hydrocodone pills in their sandwiches, according…

McDonald's USA names Martin-Brower U.S. Supplier of the Year

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February 17, 2010

McDonald's USA has announced it has selected The Martin-Brower Co., a food and paper distributor for many of its restaurants, as the 2009 Supplier of the Year.

Burger King enters coffee war, crafts $1 double cheeseburger alternate

February 16, 2010

In its effort to boost slumping sales, Burger King Corp. is moving to a new coffee offering as part of its breakfast menu improvement plan and to a…

Burger King enters coffee war, crafts $1 double cheeseburger alternate

February 16, 2010

In its effort to boost slumping sales, Burger King Corp. is moving to a new coffee offering as part of its breakfast menu improvement plan and to a…

Dunkin' Donuts coffee again No. 1 in customer loyalty

February 15, 2010

For the fourth straight year, Dunkin' Donuts — which is commemorating its 60th "BirthDDay" — has been recognized by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement…

Dunkin' Donuts coffee again No. 1 in customer loyalty

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February 15, 2010

For the fourth straight year, Dunkin' Donuts — which is commemorating its 60th "BirthDDay" — has been recognized by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement…

More QSRs kick off Lenten promos

February 14, 2010

More quick-service restaurants are advertising their Lenten specials, including Culver's, Del Taco, Submarina and Wendy's.   Culver's has two new seafood…

Tenn. Wendy's franchisee implements Syrus back-office solution

February 14, 2010

Carlisle Corp., a 96-store, four-state Wendy's restaurant franchise headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., has implemented back-office service and software provider…

More QSRs kick off Lenten promos

February 14, 2010

More quick-service restaurants are advertising their Lenten specials, including Culver's, Del Taco, Submarina and Wendy's.   Culver's has two new seafood…

Tenn. Wendy's franchisee implements Syrus back-office solution

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February 14, 2010

Carlisle Corp., a 96-store, four-state Wendy's restaurant franchise headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., has implemented back-office service and software provider…

McDonald's debuts smoothies at Olympic Winter Games

February 11, 2010

McDonald's Corp. previewed its upcoming Real Fruit Smoothies Thursday as the company launched its global activities for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter…

BKC has more than XT planned for menu

At a recent conference, BKC CEO John Chidsey talked menu development and growth — and said the company has resolved the ad fund dispute with franchisees.

McDonald's debuts smoothies at Olympic Winter Games

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February 11, 2010

McDonald's Corp. previewed its upcoming Real Fruit Smoothies Thursday as the company launched its global activities for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter…

BKC has more than XT planned for menu

At a recent conference, BKC CEO John Chidsey talked menu development and growth — and said the company has resolved the ad fund dispute with franchisees.