Dairy Queen plans Mini Blizzard launch for summer

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March 31, 2010

As Dairy Queen prepares to celebrate the 25th year of its iconic Blizzard treat, the company has announced it will introduce a new mini-size Blizzard this…

MaggieMoo's debuts Ice Cream Pizza

March 30, 2010

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery has launched a twist on the ice cream cake with its new MaggieMia's Ice Cream Pizza. To promote the new product line and…

MaggieMoo's debuts Ice Cream Pizza

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March 30, 2010

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery has launched a twist on the ice cream cake with its new MaggieMia's Ice Cream Pizza. To promote the new product line and…

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

Technomic: 2009 chain sales fall but there were bright spots

March 25, 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a decline in sales, posting 0.8 percent annual sales decline in 2009. According to data released today by…

NexCen Brands FY09 revenues down 4%

March 25, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. NexCen…

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

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March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

Technomic: 2009 chain sales fall but there were bright spots

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March 25, 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a decline in sales, posting 0.8 percent annual sales decline in 2009. According to data released today by…

NexCen Brands FY09 revenues down 4%

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March 25, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. NexCen…

McDonald's Canada CMO moves to Baskin-Robbins as VP, marketing

March 18, 2010

Brian O'Mara, who most recently served as vice president and chief marketing officer for McDonald's Canada, is now leading the marketing division for ice-cream…

Dunkin' Donuts finds ROI in Twitter strategy

March 18, 2010

Quick-service brands are finally learning how to engage fans on Twitter. Brands such as El Pollo Loco, Church's Chicken and Wendy's keep fans interested with…

Rita's celebrates First Day of Spring with 18th annual Ice giveaway

March 18, 2010

Rita's Ice will celebrate the kickoff of Spring with its 18th Annual First Day of Spring Giveaway tomorrow. The giveaway will be from noon to 10 p.m. March…

McDonald's Canada CMO moves to Baskin-Robbins as VP, marketing

March 18, 2010

Brian O'Mara, who most recently served as vice president and chief marketing officer for McDonald's Canada, is now leading the marketing division for ice-cream…

Dunkin' Donuts finds ROI in Twitter strategy

March 18, 2010

Quick-service brands are finally learning how to engage fans on Twitter. Brands such as El Pollo Loco, Church's Chicken and Wendy's keep fans interested with…

Rita's celebrates First Day of Spring with 18th annual Ice giveaway

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March 18, 2010

Rita's Ice will celebrate the kickoff of Spring with its 18th Annual First Day of Spring Giveaway tomorrow. The giveaway will be from noon to 10 p.m. March…

Dow Jones columnist foresees two QSR IPOs this year

March 17, 2010

Of the major privately held quick-service brands that could initiate public offerings this year, Dow Jones Investment Banker columnists think Dunkin' Donuts or…

Dow Jones columnist foresees two QSR IPOs this year

March 17, 2010

Of the major privately held quick-service brands that could initiate public offerings this year, Dow Jones Investment Banker columnists think Dunkin' Donuts or…

Carvel promos new Flavor Shotz with St. Patty's giveaway

March 16, 2010

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Carvel is offering customers a free shot of green at participating stores. On March 17 only, the chain will give away free…

QSRs find ROI in free-food prizes

March 16, 2010

Restaurant chains, including a number of quick-service brands, have found the value in offering free food in giveaways or as contest prizes, according to the…

Carvel promos new Flavor Shotz with St. Patty's giveaway

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March 16, 2010

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Carvel is offering customers a free shot of green at participating stores. On March 17 only, the chain will give away free…