Coffee/Bakery/Donut News
McDonald's McCafé aims to overtake Starbucks in Europe
September 24, 2009
The McDonald's McCafé espresso-based coffee line has been a hit in the United States. In Europe, the McCafé concept is an actual coffeehouse. And if…
read nowMrs. Fields, TCBY launch aggressive expansion plan
September 23, 2009
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, which includes Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, has announced aggressive expansion plans both…
read nowNexCen Brands narrows Q1 loss, reports 2008 results
September 22, 2009
NexCen Brands Inc. has reported selected unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, and the full year ended Dec. 31, 2008. The…
read nowStockholders approve Tim Hortons merger, reorganization
September 22, 2009
Tim Hortons Inc.'s shareholders have voted to allow a proposed merger transaction to reorganize the company as a Canadian public company. Tim Hortons expects…
read nowCarvel shows its appreciation with Lil' Rounder giveaway
September 21, 2009
Carvel Ice Cream is offering guests a free Oreo Lil' Rounder on Sept. 24 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. for Customer Appreciation Day at participating locations. …
read nowDunkin' Donuts scores as official coffee of Dallas Cowboys
September 21, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has entered into a partnership with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, including becoming the official coffee for the team. Dunkin' Donuts…
read nowAtlas moving van drivers name favorite fast food, coffee
September 17, 2009
Atlas recently surveyed its professional van operators on a variety of topics, including their favorite fast food restaurant and coffee. For fast food, their…
read nowDippin' 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…
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