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Panda Restaurant Group picks talent management provider
January 6, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has tapped Taleo Corporation to provide its on-demand talent management solutions for recruiting, onboarding, assessments and…
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What's the connection between Deckers and White Castle?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
WHAT’S THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DECKERS AND WHITE CASTLE?
read nowU.S. Foodservice breaks ground on $24M distribution center
January 5, 2011
U.S. Foodservice-Albuquerque broke ground on a $24 million distribution center that will enable the company to provide better service to customers throughout…
read nowBoardwalk nails down development deal
January 5, 2011
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has inked a master franchise deal with multi-unit restaurant developer Manu Patel. The agreement calls for 40-plus…
read nowSonic sales down, but improved
January 4, 2011
Sonic Corp. has announced results for its first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, which included a system-wide same-store sales decline of 2.4 percent. Although…
read nowDunkin Donuts shines spotlight on fans, coffee
January 3, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a new advertising campaign focusing on its fans and revolving around the “I’m Drinkin’ Dunkin’” theme.
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Commentary: The Extended Hours Debate
As Burger King executives decide to restrict late-night operations, here's a look at the issue from a loss prevention perspective.
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McDonalds oatmeal now available
January 2, 2011
McDonald’s has officially upped the ante on the quick-service breakfast wars with a national roll out of its new fruit and maple oatmeal.
read nowRestaurant Performance Index posts November decline
January 2, 2011
As a result of a downtick in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell below…
read nowPopeyes parent completes $100 million credit facility
December 29, 2010
AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, has completed a new, five-year, $100 million credit facility.
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Endurance, determination & training
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
It was my junior year in high school. I had always wanted to play basketball but due to a variety of circumstances did not have the chance… until now. I…
read nowSubway salutes veterans with new franchise program
December 28, 2010
Subway has introduced a new program for military veterans designed to reduce their costs associated with the purchase of a new franchise.
read nowCNBC gets icy response from Cold Stone Creamery
December 28, 2010
CNBC’s documentary “Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising,” which aired Dec. 15, seemed to peel back the layers of the $1.3 trillion franchising…
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Carls Jr. and Hardees launch comprehensive mobile app
December 27, 2010
As restaurant chains increasingly add mobile application programs, online loyalty rewards and location-based marketing to their repertoire, CKE Restaurants has…
read nowChurchs Chicken offers up a snack
December 27, 2010
Church’s Chicken has added the Chicken Mini Sandwich to its menu. The hand-held, portable item was launched behind strong consumer demand and after a…
read nowJack in the Box goes big for New Years
December 27, 2010
Jack in the Box has launched a Jumbo Deal combo meal in celebration of the New Year. The combo meal, available for $3.99 plus tax, includes a Jumbo Jack…
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Recession proof: Desserts hitting the sweet spot
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Because of their affordability and cravability, dessert items will survive no matter what.
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Local: The ins, the outs and the details
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…
read nowSonic taps Zenith as creative partner
December 22, 2010
In May, Sonic Corp. outlined a number of initiatives to boost sagging sales. Among those efforts were a new media plan that "did more with less;" a plan that…
read nowHardee's Pakistan joins the Web
December 22, 2010
Just over a year since opening its first unit in Pakistan, Hardee's is finally jumping online. The company signed a contract with The Konsultant for website…
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