Krispy Kreme names new chief marketing officer

September 15, 2010

Dwayne Chambers has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. He will assume the role on Sept. 27, leading…

Cold War over: DQ loses frozen yogurt ruling

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September 14, 2010

In a Sept. 3 decision, U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner denied the request for an injunction by International Dairy Queen Inc, to prohibit the company…

Carvel serves up appreciation

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September 8, 2010

In celebration of Customer Appreciation Day, Carvel, America's oldest retail ice cream franchise, is encouraging customers to nominate someone special for…

Dunkin' Donuts to host franchisee seminar

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September 7, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is eyeing expansion to Washington, D.C. and is hosting a seminar Sept. 14 to discuss franchise opportunities in the area.

Ice cream sales, trends are hot

September 6, 2010

Global ice cream sales have been hot this year, despite the tumultuous economy and slow restaurant numbers. According to Mintel Global Market Navigator, the…

Baskin-Robbins opens NOLA location on Katrina anniversary

September 2, 2010

Hurricane Katrina destroyed six Baskin-Robbins units in New Orleans. On the fifth anniversary of that disaster, a grand opening celebration was held for a…

Krispy Kreme reports revenue increase

September 2, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. has reported its second quarter financial results for fiscal 2011, which include a revenue increase of 6.3 percent.

Contest-winning donut to be sold in stores

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September 1, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts is introducing a new donut that will drive you bananas. Starting next week and running through Sept. 12, the company will begin selling the…

Dunkin' Donuts to add 10 new stores in South Florida

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September 1, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its operations in southern Florida. The coffee and bakery chain announced a signed a multi-unit store development agreement with…

Cold Stone helps make a dream come true

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August 31, 2010

Cold Stone Creamery and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have teamed up to help make an 11-year-old girl’s dream come true by hosting the “World’s Largest Ice Cream…

Marble Slab Creamery expands to Australia

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August 30, 2010

Global Franchise Group, LLC announced today Marble Slab Creamery has signed a master franchise agreement with Miteco Pacific for its expansion into Australia.

Fall's Bounty: Krispy Kreme debuts apple, football items

August 26, 2010

Krispy Kreme welcomes the beginning of fall with the introduction of the caramel apple cobbler and apple spice cake doughnuts, as well as a football doughnut.

McDonald's feels the heat from lawsuit

August 26, 2010

A Chicago-area mother has sued McDonald's, claiming its hot chocolate badly burned her daughter in April 2009.

Dunkin' Donuts restaurant earns Silver LEED certification

August 25, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts' first "green" restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla., has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver…

Dunkin' Donuts experiences growth spurt

August 25, 2010

Americans seem to really be craving their donuts and coffee this year. So far this year, Dunkin' Donuts has opened 338 new locations worldwide, with 75 of…

Dunkin' Brands creates new IT-focused position

August 19, 2010

Dunkin Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Ken Chaisson as its newly-created vice president of IT, retail technology…

Dunkin' Donuts coffee gets bolder

August 18, 2010

The J.M. Smucker Company has introduced dozens of products to its repertoire, including Dunkin' Donuts' bolder "Dunkin' Turbo" coffee.

Northwest Dairy Queen supplier recalls milk and juice products

August 18, 2010

Umpqua Dairy, based out of Roseburg, Oregon, has recalled its milk and juice products after an outbreak of salmonella was traced back to the company.

U-Swirl expanding to Arizona

August 17, 2010

U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt Cafe will expand to the desert this fall. Healthy Fast Food, Inc., parent company to U-Swirl International, Inc., announced that an area…

Smuckers raises cost of Dunkin' Donuts coffee

August 2, 2010

It may cost a bit more to get that morning boost, as J.M. Smucker Co. announced it has upped the cost on most of its coffee sold in the United States.