Tim Hortons' Camp Day coffee sales raise $8.5 million

June 9, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Tim Hortons has announced the results of its June 3 Camp Day event. During Camp Day, more than 3,400 Tim Hortons stores in North America donated…

Kuwait QSR franchise sets 3 world records

June 9, 2009

MYFOX Orlando: The Americana Group, which operates several restaurants in Kuwait, recently set three world records in one day. Workers at Hardees organized a…

Emerald City Smoothie grows by thinking small

The Seattle-based smoothie chain has adapted its store design and franchise marketing to continue its expansion plans.

Wendy's again named Zagat's top fast food mega chain

June 8, 2009

NEW YORK — Zagat has revealed the results of its latest Fast Food Survey, with Wendy's retaining its reign as champion in the Mega-Chain category for Food…

Dunkin' Brands announces executive changes

June 8, 2009

Nations Restaurant News: Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent of the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins chains, has said it reorganized some of its executive ranks in an…

Dunkin' Donuts helps consumers wake-up with new breakfast wrap

June 7, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled the new Wake-up Wrap, the company's first product created specifically to provide customers with a breakfast item…

Dairy Queen tests RFID mobile marketing solution

June 7, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS — Tetherball, an industry leader in mobile loyalty and rewards solutions, has unveiled its breakthrough RFID-based mobile marketing platform and a…

Dunkin' Donuts names consumer-created donut winner

June 7, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the winning donut in the company's first-ever "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest. The grand prize winning donut…

QSR franchise sales require harder work

Growth is possible in the tightened credit market, but brands and franchisees must get creative.

Krispy Kreme Q1 comps improve

June 3, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. saw a 2.1 percent rise in company-owned same-store sales and reported profit decrease of 52.5 percent for the…

Mich. Dunkin' Donuts to celebrate NHL Finals

June 3, 2009

DETROIT — Participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout Michigan will provide Red Wings hockey fans with the opportunity to showcase their team pride by…

Dunkin' Donuts offers LTO Coolatta value price, Facebook contest

June 2, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Now through July 14, Dunkin' Donuts is offering its 16-ounce Coolatta in any flavor for the value price of $1.99 at participating Dunkin…

Tim Hortons to donate day's coffee sales to camp program

June 2, 2009

TORONTO — Tim Hortons is celebrating Camp Day by donating coffee sales for the day from its stores across Canada and the United States to the Tim Horton…

Cold Stone intros Jell-O pudding inspired ice cream

June 2, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery's Tastemaster Ray Karam has created a new form of ice cream that mimics the taste and characteristics of Jello-O…

Krispy Kreme franchise offers Donut Day juice giveaway

June 1, 2009

SEATTLE — Seattle-based Krispy Kreme franchise KremeWorks LLC is partnering with Crayons All-Natural Beverage Co. to celebrate National Doughnut Day on June …

Man banned from Dunkin' Donuts for coffee theft

June 1, 2009

The Portsmouth Herald ( Maine ): A Portsmouth, Maine, man has pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor count of shoplifting after stealing a $8.29 bag of…

Krispy Kreme adds Fresh & Fruity donuts for summer

May 31, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is kicking off the summer with new berry-flavored donuts and cool summer drinks, the company has announced. …

Baskin-Robbins launches teen volunteerism campaign

May 31, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins and DoSomething.org, a non-profit organization that encourages teen volunteerism, have announced the launch of the I Serve, You…

Orange Julius to offer Light Smoothie giveaway day

May 28, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Orange Julius will host "Free Light Smoothie Day" June 19 at all participating locations nationwide. The event will celebrate the introduction of…

Rita's finds that change is good

The Italian ice concept is thriving after a former Wendy's franchisee brought sweeping reforms to the system.