Coffee/Bakery/Donut News & Media
Auntie Anne's signs franchise agreement in Poland
October 21, 2010
The Republic of Poland is about to get a twist on something new. Auntie Anne's soft pretzel chain has signed a master franchise agreement with Bachleda…
read nowAustralian company loses franchise rights for Baskin-Robbins
October 21, 2010
Allied Brands Ltd., an Australian-based franchise company, has lost its rights for its Baskin-Robbins units in that country.
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Boston Celtics continue partnership
October 20, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts and the 17-time world champions the Boston Celtics have renewed their sponsorship agreement for three more years, ending in the 2012-2013 NBA…
read nowCinnabon names new COO
October 20, 2010
Cinnabon Inc. has announced Kat Cole as its new chief operating officer. Cole was formerly the vice president of training and development for Hooters, and…
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Baristas Coffee Co.: The Hooters of QSR coffee?
October 19, 2010
A new coffee concept is heating things up in the QSR space: Baristas Coffee Company owns and operates drive-thru espresso locations throughout the Pacific…
read nowKrispy Kreme raises brand awareness with new packaging, products
October 18, 2010
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has introduced new branded packaging for its products sold in convenience, mass merchant and grocery stores. New and upgraded packaging…
read nowPittsburgh Dunkin' Donuts honors employees
October 17, 2010
The "sweetest" Dunkin' Donuts employees in the Pittsburgh area were honored by the company October 16 in celebration of Sweetest Day.
read nowGreat American Cookies debuts pumpkin line
October 17, 2010
Great American Cookies today announced that the company is rolling out a new line of pumpkin specialty cookies just in time for fall. The pumpkin-shaped…
read nowDunkin' Donuts goes Pro
October 13, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts' opened its newest store at Conseco Fieldhouse Thursday, making it the eighth unit for the company in Indianapolis.
read nowDunkin' Brands continues robust expansion
October 13, 2010
Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has opened its 16,000th location worldwide, re-establishing the brand as one of the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchisees won't increase coffee prices
October 12, 2010
The price of coffee beans have gone up, but some Dunkin' Donuts franchisees have not changed their prices.
read nowTim Hortons signs NHL agreements
October 12, 2010
Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…
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Coffee innovation from Starbucks
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Starbucks Via Ready Brew Coffee gets 5 stars for represent “incremental innovation."
read nowWienerschnitzel launches new Tastee Freez shake
October 11, 2010
Nothing like a little chocolate/peanut butter treat to wash down your hot dog. Tastee Freez Chocolate Nutter Butter shakes are now available at Wienerschnitzel.
read nowSunny forecast for Mrs. Fields
October 10, 2010
Mrs. Fields has returned to Columbus, Ohio. Sunny Street Cafe, a breakfast-lunch chain located within the city's bustling Arena District, is co-branding with…
read nowCold Stone Creamery named top Dubai franchise
October 10, 2010
Retail City 2010, an annual awards ceremony held in Dubai and hosted by Cityscape Global, has named Cold Stone Creamery as its "2010 Franchise Operator of the…
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Fall back on old classics
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Autumn tends to bring out the best in our senses – vivid colors of changing leaves; nostalgic smells of campfires; pleasant tastes of seasonal spices.
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Dunkin' Brands names new CFO
October 6, 2010
Dunkin' Brands, Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Neil Moses as its new chief financial officer. He will assume the position…
read nowDunkin' Donuts now available at BWI
October 4, 2010
Weary travelers at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) can now pep up with a donut and a coffee. Dunkin' Donuts has opened a…
read nowBBI brings donut concept to Egypt
October 4, 2010
Beautiful Brands International has gone from chicken to donuts. The company, which recently revived Rex's Chicken in the United States, has signed an agreement…
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