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Taco Bell puts chickens back in their 'shells'
January 11, 2017
Much to the chagrin of chickens everywhere, Taco Bell has figured out a way to not only put chicken in tacos, but how to actually make the taco itself out of…
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Church's signs deal for 'significant' Southeast expansion
January 11, 2017
Church's signed a franchising deal that signals a "significant" expansion in the Southeast U.S., according to a news release. Franchisee Richard Reeves of…
read nowDunkin' Donuts tumblers subject of nationwide recall
January 11, 2017
Dunkin' Donuts glass tumblers are the subject of a nationwide recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission late Tuesday after the chain…
read nowDel Taco kicks off year with cash- and calorie-saving deals
January 11, 2017
Del Taco is pushing its turkey tacos and other so-called "Eat Well with Del" items this new year as great ways for those who've resolved to either save…
read now30-year McDonald's veteran to oversee key New York Metro region
January 11, 2017
A 30-year McDonald’s veteran is the vice president and general manager of the company's New York Metro Region, according to a news release. In the new role…
read nowPopeyes early financials show healthy growth
January 10, 2017
In unaudited Q4 and FY 2016 financial results, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen reported Q4 global same-store sales growth of 2.8 percent and global same-store sales…
read nowDel Taco early financials show 13 straight quarters of system sales growth
January 10, 2017
In its preliminary unaudited fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 sales results, Del Taco reported that it was marking 13 consecutive quarters of…
read nowUS foodservice 2016 Q4 wage growth among best of all industries
January 10, 2017
PayScale Inc. said its latest numbers indicated that food service and restaurant wages grew by 3.6 percent over the past year, far outpacing the national…
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McDonald's sells controlling interest in Chinese business
January 9, 2017
In a deal valued at up to $2.08 billion, McDonald's Corporation said today it's turning over its controlling stake in its China business to a Chinese…
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The gluten-free opportunity: New rewards await
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Skyrocketing demand for gluten-free choices on restaurant menus is spawning creative solutions from restaurateurs, food service vendors and health watchdog…
read nowYum opens 1st Taco Bell in China
January 9, 2017
Yum China Holdings Inc. and Taco Bell Corp. have opened the first Taco Bell restaurant in China, according to a news release. The Shanghai restaurant is…
read nowDel Taco promotes EVP to president
January 6, 2017
Del Taco Restaurants has promoted John D. Cappasola Jr. to the position of president and chief brand officer. Cappasola will spearhead the company’s brand…
read nowIce cream brands scoop out year's new flavors
January 5, 2017
Winter can't freeze the ice cream-centered QSRs out there from churning out new flavors and other enticements to lure even the frostiest amongst us off the…
read nowEl Pollo Loco campaign makes LA connection
January 5, 2017
L.A. ... for Gladys Knight and the Pips, it just proved "too much for the man." While Wang Chung could only manage to "live and die" there. But to fire-grilled…
read nowSonic Q1 results reflecting overall industry malaise
January 5, 2017
Sonic's first fiscal quarter results for the period ending Nov. 30, 2016, reflect the sluggishness being felt across the restaurant industry with sales down…
read nowTaco Bell CMO sole restaurant industry player on NRF Top 25 list
January 5, 2017
Taco Bell Chief Marketing Officer Marisa Thalberg was the only restaurant industry leader named to the National Retail Federation's 2017 list of 25 people…
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Why Dominos and Papa John's sales are up in a food service downturn
by Jennifer Wiebe — Marketing Manager, Speedline Solutions
Why are some pizza chains thriving in an overall economic downturn for the restaurant industry? The answers speak volumes about today's customers' demands.
read nowTaco Bell responds to customers with New Year's resolutions
January 4, 2017
Taco Bell is kicking off 2017 with a series of "resolutions" to its customers and employees, reflecting the kind of brand responsiveness increasingly demanded…
read nowDunkin' goes deep (south) with help from Drew Brees
January 4, 2017
Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and existing franchisee, Vik Patel, to develop up to 69 sites in New Orleans, Baton…
read nowLittle Caesar's LTO feeds family for a fiver
January 3, 2017
Little Caesars comes out of the gate swinging in 2017, with two offerings giving customers cash back along with a little something sweet to start 2017. The…
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