Holiday retail sales projected to improve

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As holiday shoppers hit the streets, restaurant operators remain cautiously optimistic.

Dunkin' Donuts named Interactive Marketer of the Year

November 18, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts was named Interactive Marketer of the Year Tuesday at the 14th annual Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange awards competition. The…

Dunkin' Donuts debuts new holiday ornament

November 18, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new holiday ornament this year that features a snowman wrapped in a pink and orange scarf, holding a box of holiday themed…

Dunkin' Donuts named Interactive Marketer of the Year

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November 18, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts was named Interactive Marketer of the Year Tuesday at the 14th annual Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange awards competition. The…

Dunkin' Donuts debuts new holiday ornament

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November 18, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new holiday ornament this year that features a snowman wrapped in a pink and orange scarf, holding a box of holiday themed…

Dunkin' Donuts to open 15 units in Louisville, Ky., market

November 17, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts continues its U.S. expansion with the announcement of a multiunit store development agreement in the Louisville, Ky., market. Pace Development…

NexCen Brands among top 5 friendliest franchises for minorities

November 17, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc., owner of multiple quick-serve and retail franchise concepts, has been recognized as one of the top five friendliest franchises for…

Tetherball expands its RFID mobile loyalty system

November 11, 2009

Customer loyalty programs provide quick-service brands with good information about their repeat guests and reward fans with special deals. But the programs…

Dunkin' Donuts adds LTO value menu in Chicago

November 9, 2009

As consumer spending continues to tighten this holiday season, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new limited-time value menu designed to offer quality products…

NexCen Brands promotes Slover to VP of development

November 9, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the promotion of Jerry Slover to vice president of development, NexCen Franchise Management Inc. Under Slover's direction, the…

Subway to serve Seattle's Best Coffee

November 5, 2009

Nearly half of all Subway restaurants in the U.S. will be serving freshly brewed Seattle's Best Coffee as part of their breakfast offerings by the end of the…

NexCen Brands improves operations in Q2

November 5, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc., franchisor of Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, has improved on its net loss for…

Krispy Kreme retail shops give brand a boost

The smaller stores can fit in almost any location, offering more convenience and more opportunities for growth.

Krispy Kreme to honor military with donut giveaway

November 4, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. is honoring America's service men and women on Veterans Day by giving away free doughnuts to all veterans and active military…

Cold Stone intros holiday lineup

November 3, 2009

Dunkin' Brands relies on culinology for product innovation

November 3, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts recent launch of its new chicken and tuna sandwiches is just one example of the company's culinary development team's innovations. Notice the…

Dunkin' Brands says CIT bankruptcy won't affect stores

November 2, 2009

Commercial lender CIT Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy Sunday to cut $10 billion in debt after a U.S. bailout and debt exchange offer failed this summer. CIT…

Great American Cookies launches 'Aliens in the Attic' DVD promo

November 1, 2009

Great American Cookies has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote the November 2009 Blu-ray and DVD release of "Aliens in the…

Tim Hortons to resume share repurchase program

November 1, 2009

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved resumption of the previously announced share repurchase program, beginning in the…

Dunkin' Donuts intros chicken, tuna sandwiches in select markets

November 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled a new lineup of sandwiches for select markets in the Northeast. The new chicken and tuna sandwiches expand the chain's lineup of…