Business Strategy and Profitability News & Media

Pollo Tropical signs agreement for India expansion

August 7, 2012

Pollo Tropical has announced that it has entered into its first franchise development agreement outside the Western Hemisphere – a 10-unit deal to bring the…

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McDonald's largest franchisee achieves double-digit comp sales growth

August 7, 2012

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Latin America's largest restaurant chain and the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, has reported its unaudited results for the…

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Burger King's largest franchisee experiences 5 percent traffic jump

August 7, 2012

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 1. Results include the 278 Burger King restaurants that were…

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McDonald's testing late-night breakfast

August 7, 2012

McDonald's is going after the nocturnal crowd, testing breakfast after midnight in the Columbus, Ohio, market. According to Columbus Business First, the…

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Common food truck execution mistakes

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The guiding menu principle is always to sell fewer items at higher margins - which will allow you to spend more time on operations execution and customer…

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McDonald's Olympic venue traffic doubling projections

August 6, 2012

McDonald's has announced that its flagship restaurant in Olympic Park in London is serving record-breaking crowds. Also, the chain's four restaurants built…

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Dunkin's Donuts launches fundraisers to fight cancer

August 6, 2012

For the 20th year, Dunkin' Donuts is supporting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in their global fight against cancer. New England Dunkin…

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Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.

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Podcast: Chick-fil-A just one example of brands becoming more political

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Retail experts weigh in on social media's influence on companies' political transparency.

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Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins featured at AMA Pro Superbike event

August 3, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are teaming up with M1 PowerSports to bring AMA Pro Superbike racing back to South Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway from…

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Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit agreement in Alabama

August 2, 2012

Continuing with its ambitious domestic expansion plan, Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with two franchise…

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Chick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' yields big turnouts, some protests

August 1, 2012

Chick-fil-A's "Appreciation Day," the brainchild of former presidential candidate and television talk show host Mike Huckabee, is well underway today.

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Menu, marketing overhauls boost Burger King profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Second quarter yields positive sales, international momentum.

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Report: Restaurant franchising clout growing

August 1, 2012

Large restaurant franchisees post-recession are evolving into more sophisticated, investor-owned companies that have considerable clout with their franchisor…

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Nathan's Famous profits up 25 percent

August 1, 2012

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the first quarter of its 2013 fiscal year that ended June 24.

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Vending innovations pose threat to QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Tech advances help machines evolve from candy-filled office staples to fresh pizza providers.

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Mark Cuban becomes eThor investor

July 31, 2012

Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has invested an undisclosed amount in Calgary, Canada-based eThor, the company has announced.

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June Restaurant Performance Index shows improved conditions

July 30, 2012

Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 10…

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Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent company going public

July 30, 2012

CKE Inc. has announced that it has commenced an initial public offering of 13.3 million shares of its common stock at an anticipated public offering price…

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Dunkin' Brands' solid sales driven by cold beverages, sandwiches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company plans to introduce K-Cups in California Baskin-Robbins stores, launch new mobile app.

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