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

by

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…

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

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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

by

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

by

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…

Burger King Brazil ad puts customers' photos on packaging

March 15, 2010

First there was Whopper Freakout, the award-winning webfilm by Crispin, Porter + Bogusky documenting actual customer reactions to the Whopper's removal from…

Wendy's, Burgerville launch NCAA tourney-inspired contests

March 15, 2010

Several quick-service chains have launched advertising campaigns and promotions tying into the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament, including…

Burger King Brazil ad puts customers' photos on packaging

March 15, 2010

First there was Whopper Freakout, the award-winning webfilm by Crispin, Porter + Bogusky documenting actual customer reactions to the Whopper's removal from…

Wendy's, Burgerville launch NCAA tourney-inspired contests

March 15, 2010

Several quick-service chains have launched advertising campaigns and promotions tying into the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament, including…

Breakfast daypart suffers as consumers cut spending

March 14, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have recognized the potential of the breakfast market, contributing to a record-breaking year in 2009 for new product introductions…