Dunkin’ Donuts ranks first in customer loyalty

February 15, 2011

Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, provider of proprietary brand equity and customer loyalty metrics, has recognized Dunkin’ Donuts as the No. …

Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee gets financing boost

February 14, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided $5.8 million in financing to First Cup LLC, a Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchisee that operates 17 units throughout Arizona.

Great American Cookies debuts heart-shaped cookie cakes

February 8, 2011

Great American Cookies is helping out Cupid this Valentine’s Day with the launch of its new heart-shaped cookie cakes. Also, for a limited time, windowed gift…

Smucker’s increasing coffee prices

February 7, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company has announced that it increased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, primarily…

Tim Hortons expanding overseas

February 6, 2011

Tim Hortons has inked a master license agreement with Apparel Group in Dubai for up to 120 multi-format restaurants in markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council…

Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts

February 3, 2011

Valentine’s Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin’ Donuts has…

Dunkin’ Brands touts robust growth in 2010

February 2, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that its portfolio grew significantly in 2010.

Baskin-Robbins heals a broken heart

February 1, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has introduced its newest creation as the February Flavor of the Month. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Heartbreak Healer pairs red…

Dunkin’ Donuts goes cuckoo for cocoa

February 1, 2011

After several years of testing, Dunkin’ Donuts has launched its new line of yeast-raised cocoa donuts.

Cold Stone Creamery launches plated dessert line

February 1, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery seems to be cornering the indulgence market as of late. The chain, which recently introduced a yogurt bar concept, today rolled out a new…

Krispy Kreme completes credit facilities refinancing

January 31, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s principal operating subsidiary Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has closed a new secured credit facility aggregating $6…

Dunkin' Donuts inks two more expansion deals

January 26, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts is on a roll. After turning in a productive 2010 filled with many expansion deals, the coffee/donut chain is showing no signs of slowing in 2011.

Baskin-Robbins taps into customer base for flavor innovation

January 25, 2011

Baskin-Robbins will introduce its new Bunches of Crunches flavor nationwide in June. This is no ordinary "Flavor of the Month" for the brand, however.

Dunkin' Donuts opens in Dubai

January 25, 2011

Dubai's Motor City development is known for its motor-sport theme encompassing residential units, business towers, retail hot spots and a theme park.

Cold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly

January 24, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.

Three cheers for Pretzelmaker’s video contest

January 20, 2011

Pretzelmaker has launched an online video contest, “Cheer with a Twist,” geared toward cheerleaders across the country and playing on the brand’s “freshness…

TCBY secures Texas-sized expansion deal

January 20, 2011

TCBY has signed a deal with Lone Star Yogurt to open 200 stores within the next 10 years throughout Texas. The first store is slated to open this month in Lone…

Winter doesn’t deter iced coffee cravings

January 20, 2011

Although conducted smack dab in the middle of winter, a new survey by Dunkin’ Donuts unearthed a big craving for iced coffee.

New to the Marble Slab menu: Tiramisu ice cream

January 17, 2011

If Cupid has a dessert preference, it is probably Tiramisu. Marble Slab Creamery is celebrating Valentine’s Day by giving away a free sample of its new…

Cold Stone introduces Yogurt Bar

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 16, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery is embracing the yogurt craze. The ice cream giant is rolling out a new yogurt concept that will be incorporated into existing stores…