Dunkin' Donuts CEO wants operations-oriented focus

November 1, 2009

Nigel Travis is forming a new team as he gets comfortable in his role of president and CEO at Dunkin' Donuts. New hires over the last month include chief…

Dairy Queen boosts beverage sales with Happy Hour drink deals

The chain has seen an uptick in incremental traffic and afternoon food sales at stores that offer the program.

Tim Hortons reorganization impacts net for Q3

October 29, 2009

While most quick-service chains have seen sales fall 2 percent to 4 percent, Tim Hortons Inc. has reported strong sales performance for the third quarter ended…

Krispy Kreme signs franchise development agreement for Thailand

October 29, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. continues to expand its international presence. Following last week's announcement of a multiunit franchise development agreement…

QSRs offer Halloween treats, deals

October 28, 2009

Quick-service restaurants are hoping to scare up some Halloween business with a variety of tactics, from offering free or discounted specials, to…

Dunkin' Donuts, Cousins Subs holding social media contests

October 26, 2009

More quick-service brands are engaging — and attempting to increase — their online fan base with social media contests. The latest events include Dunkin…

Starbucks settles suit with new Dunkin' exec

October 25, 2009

The Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced that the company and Paul Twohig have resolved the lawsuit it filed against him. Earlier this month, Starbucks sued…

Baskin-Robbins rolls out Double Header cone

October 25, 2009

Baskin-Robbins has introduced the new Double Header ice cream cone. The unique cone is designed to hold a swirl of soft serve and a scoop of ice cream in a…

Baskin-Robbins names dance video contest winner

October 22, 2009

Baskin-Robbins has announced the three winners in the Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream and Cake Dance Video Contest. The online contest asked Americans to channel…

Krispy Kreme inks multiunit deal for the Dominican Republic

October 20, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has announced that it has entered into a franchise development agreement with Dominspec S.A. for the development of 14 Krispy Kreme…

Dunkin' Donuts tests in-store bank branch

October 20, 2009

A Northeast banking company is opening a full-service branch in a Bellingham, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts as a test case, according to a story in The Boston Globe.

Part II: Stacking up to McDonald's

QSRweb.com takes a look at how the smaller chains have fared during the recession.

Cinnabon enters licensing deal with Mama Mellace's kettle roasted nuts

October 18, 2009

Snack food innovator Mellace Family Brands has announced a license agreement with Cinnabon for a variety of new snack offerings. IMC Licensing, a leading…

Carvel courts adult consumers with cheesecake ice cream

October 13, 2009

Carvel Ice Cream has introduced an ever-so-decadent new flavor, cheesecake ice cream. The flavorful, high-quality ice cream even has a cheesecake-like texture…

MaggieMoo's intros Halloween ice cream cupcakes

October 12, 2009

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery has introduced four new Halloween ice cream cupcakes. The new spooky but festive ice cream cupcakes include: Mummy Cupcake…

Tim Hortons opens first U.S. military base location

October 12, 2009

Tim Hortons Inc. has opened its first location at a U.S. military base, a 24-hour restaurant at the iconic U.S. army facility Ft. Knox in Kentucky.   Tim…

Study examines economic impact of cage-free-produced eggs

October 11, 2009

Animal safety groups have been pushing the restaurant industry to choose egg suppliers that use cage-free-produced eggs. Last month, animal protection charity…

Dunkin' Brands announces more executive changes

October 11, 2009

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, continues to undergo management changes under first-year CEO Nigel Travis. The company has…

NexCen names Lane new chief accounting officer

October 8, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian D. Lane as vice president, chief accounting officer. He will report to Mark Stanko, chief financial…

Dairy Queen opens 200th location in China, plans 500 more

October 8, 2009

Dairy Queen has reached a milestone in China, having opened its 200th location in the country. The store is located in Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi…