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Lets twist again: Pretzels make a comeback
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Cost, portability and versatility are all contributing to what many are calling a trend.
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Gluten-free is not so free for restaurants
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
In the beginning of March, I had the pleasure of attending a hospitality trade show for both hotels and restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland. It was an…
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Popeyes targets Tampa
March 28, 2011
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has launched an aggressive growth plan to increase its presence in the Tampa, Fla., market.
read nowGrubHub, OLO team up to create online ordering platform
March 28, 2011
Web and mobile service provider GrubHub has signed a business partnership with OLO Online Ordering to integrate OLO's list of restaurant menus on its site…
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Burger King revamps its chicken tenders
March 27, 2011
Burger King Corp. has rolled out its revamped chicken tenders to restaurants nationwide, featuring an all new seasoning and shape.
read nowFresh Healthy Café opens unit at Petro Shopping Center
March 27, 2011
Professional drivers in the Kingsland, Ga., area now have a healthy meal option at the Petro Shopping Center on I-95 off of exit 3. The Fresh Healthy Café has…
read nowKFC opens first Zambia unit, brings Double Down to Australia
March 27, 2011
KFC opened its first unit in Zambia last week. The restaurant is located in Lusaka and the opening was marked by First Lady Thandiwe Banda.
read nowBBIs Dixie Cream Donuts inks Middle Eastern deal
March 24, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has signed an agreement with Khalid Al-Sudairy to franchise and open at least 40 Dixie Cream Donut Company stores in Saudi…
read nowEl Pollo Loco rolls out new sides
March 24, 2011
Beginning March 28, Costa Mesa, Calif.-based El Pollo Loco is expanding its side dish menu with three new premium items – flame-grilled corn, sweet corn cake…
read nowSonic Drive-In tests mobile ordering
March 24, 2011
A large Sonic Drive-In franchise group is running a 71-unit pilot program to test an online and mobile ordering program provided by OLO Online Ordering.
read nowTechnomic: Distributor vs. branded manufacturer competition increases
March 24, 2011
Recent research conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic reveals restaurants’ preferences in manufacturer versus distributor brands. Specifically, the…
read nowQSR favorite E2America expands its efficiency systems
March 23, 2011
Efficient Energy America Inc. (E2America), which provides energy management technology in chains such as McDonald’s, Bojangles, Taco Bell and others, has…
read nowChains commit to J.P. Morgan restaurant forum
March 23, 2011
Domino’s Pizza Inc., Tim Hortons Inc. and Jack in the Box have all committed to present at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum in…
read nowFood trucks to converge on Miamis Seaquarium
March 23, 2011
A fleet of food trucks will descend upon Miami’s Seaquarium Sunday, offering guests of the popular destination a variety of meal options from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
read nowKrispy Kreme signs distribution deal with Sysco
March 23, 2011
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. plans to enter into a supply chain distribution agreement with Sysco Corporation, which operates 18…
read nowCornell Study: QSR and fast casual making best use of online ordering
March 22, 2011
A Cornell University analysis of the electronic ordering practices of the top 326 U.S.-based restaurant chains finds that fast casual and quick service…
read nowSonic Q2 hits a profit
March 22, 2011
Sonic Corp. reported results for the second quarter of its fiscal 2011 ended Feb. 28, which included a year-over-year 1.2 percent increase for systemwide…
read nowDunkin Brands 2010 numbers up
March 22, 2011
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, reported results for fiscal year 2010 ended Dec. 25.
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16 Handles embarks upon East Coast expansion
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Manhattan-based frozen yogurt concept 16 Handles, which began franchising in August 2010, is set to open five new East Coast stores this spring. Expansion…
read nowKrispy Kreme sets FY11 results call
March 20, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 on March 31, shortly after the market closes.
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