Coffee/Bakery/Donut News & Media
Dippin' Dots sponsors Christian rock star Andrew Witt
September 17, 2009
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream has partnered with up-and-coming Christian Rock artist Andrew Witt. Witt, former lead singer of the band Rough Draft, is performing…
read nowMarble Slab adds line of coffee-inspired milkshakes
September 16, 2009
Marble Slab Creamery has introduced a line of chef-inspired shakes for "grown-up tastes." The new shakes, under the Club Marble moniker, include Irish Cream…
read nowDunkin' attacked over alleged abuses by egg supplier
September 15, 2009
Another quick-serve restaurant chain is being taken to task for its use of battery-cage-produced eggs — this time, Dunkin' Donuts. Animal protection charity…
read nowDunkin's Allen named Brandweek Marketer of the Year
September 15, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts chief brand marketing officer Frances Allen has been named a 2009 Brandweek Marketer of the Year, the only quick-serve restaurant chain to be so…
read nowDunkin' finds more rewards equals greater loyalty
September 14, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts is testing how a new customer loyalty program can drive incremental sales. The 'Earn Save Score' program, tested in eight markets mostly in the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts sued over child's hashbrown burns
September 13, 2009
A Dunkin' Donuts customer is suing the chain in a $200,000 lawsuit after her 15-month-old son was badly burned by overheated hash browns, according to a story…
read nowNexCen Brands signs deal to grow QSR brands in Africa
September 9, 2009
Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker, as well as two retail chains from the NexCen Brands system, will be expanding into…
read nowBill would offer franchise rebate for veterans
September 9, 2009
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois has proposed a bill that would give military veterans a tax rebate for any franchise fees — and rebates to companies that…
read nowTim Hortons, Cold Stone to test more co-branded stores
September 7, 2009
Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery's co-branding test is doing well for the two companies, so much so that Tim Hortons CEO Don Schroeder recently said the…
read nowFocus on service pushes Krispy Kreme Q2 comps up
September 3, 2009
While quick-serve burger chains have seen same-store sales fall during the recession, the donut segment is apparently thriving, with Krispy Kreme comps…
read nowTim Hortons adds contactless payment for U.S. stores
September 3, 2009
Following the announcement that Whataburger has added MasterCard PayPass at its U.S. locations, MasterCard Worldwide has announced that Tim Hortons is now…
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds biscuits as oven-toasted bread option
September 2, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has added buttermilk biscuits to its oven-toasted menu as another option for customers to choose for their favorite Dunkin' Donuts breakfast…
read nowDairy Queen intros new Oreo Cookie Jar Blizzard
September 1, 2009
Dairy Queen has introduced a new twist on the chain's popular Oreo Blizzard Flavor Treat, the new Oreo Cookie Jar Blizzard. Now available at all…
read nowN.Y. area Dunkin' Donuts launch recycled bag initiative
August 27, 2009
New York Tri-State area Dunkin' Donuts are offering a "Six for Three" bagel promotion as it kicks off a new program where in-store banners will be repurposed…
read nowGreat American Cookies intros Apple Harvest Nut flavor
August 26, 2009
Great American Cookies is introducing their newest creation just in time for fall — Apple Harvest Nut cookie. The new cookie, which debuts in stores Aug. 31…
read nowWinning Dunkin' donut creation now in stores
August 25, 2009
"Toffee for Your Coffee," the winning entry from Dunkin' Donuts' donut creation contest, is now available at participating shops nationwide through Oct. 6.
read nowDunkin' Brands names two new SVPs
August 24, 2009
Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has made two key additions to the company's leadership team: Christine Deputy, senior vice…
read nowKrispy Kreme opens first store in Turkey
August 23, 2009
After announcing the franchise agreement last July, the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Turkey has opened. Franchisee Almana Yiyecek Ve Icecek San. Ve.
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds two new Coolatta flavors in some markets
August 20, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced two new fruit flavors to its popular line of Coolatta frozen slush drinks in a limited number of restaurants. Grape and…
read nowQSRs among national retailers growing in NYC despite economy
August 18, 2009
A recent report released by the Center for an Urban Future ranking the national retailers with stores in New York City has found that quick-service restaurant…
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