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Marble Slab opens in Singapore
July 26, 2009
Marble Slab, which is managed by NexCen Franchise Management Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands Inc., opened its first Marble Slab franchised store in Asia.
read nowCold Stone, NFL's Larry Fitzgerald team up for breast cancer awareness
July 26, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery has announced a partnership with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. to raise breast cancer awareness…
read nowDunkin' Donuts intros oven-toasted sandwich
July 23, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced the new Oven-Toasted Chicken Parmesan Flatbread Sandwich, the newest addition to its Oven-Toasted all-day menu. The Chicken…
read nowMcDonald's net off 8 percent on currency fluctuations
July 23, 2009
Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's restaurants increased 4.8 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, the company has announced. U.S. comps rose…
read nowStarbucks: Comps aided by McDonald's McCafe ad spend
July 21, 2009
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in the company's third-quarter earnings call that McDonald's huge ad push of its McCafe specialty coffee helped the coffee…
read nowSo.Cal. Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from bankruptcy
July 20, 2009
After several years struggling to right its ship, Krispy Kreme has spent this year trying to convince critics that its future is bright. The recent…
read nowCIT bankruptcy would affect restaurant operators
July 16, 2009
Reuters: Lender CIT Group Inc. warned earlier this week that government bailout talks had ended, a move that could set the stage for bankruptcy. The potential…
read nowDunkin Donuts adds Frozen Cappuccino to beverage lineup
July 15, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new Frozen Cappuccino, the company has announced. The newest addition to the brand's lineup of iced and…
read nowCinnabon counting on specialty-drink boost
July 13, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Cinnabon is one of several quick-serves focusing on its specialty beverages. The chain is testing a new store design in…
read nowCinnabon president to move to VP of FOCUS' parent
July 13, 2009
ATLANTA — Roark Capital Group, a private equity firm that owns 14 franchise companies with collectively more than $3 billion in systemwide revenues, announced…
read nowTim Hortons opens first stores in New York City
July 12, 2009
DUBLIN, Ohio — Tim Hortons Inc. has begun serving its premium signature coffee, fresh-baked goods and variety of soups and sandwiches for the first time in New…
read nowKrispy Kreme fined for hiring illegal immigrants in Ohio
July 12, 2009
Hamilton Journal-News (Ohio): Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has agreed to pay a $40,000 fine for hiring illegal immigrants at a plant in southwest Ohio. U.S.
read nowMcDonald's set to giveaway 10 million iced Mocha samples
July 9, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's estimates it will give away 10 million samples of its iced Mocha McCafe coffee drinks during its Mocha Mondays promotion. The…
read nowThird Dunkin' Donuts franchisee files for bankruptcy protection
July 8, 2009
Amidst Dunkin' Donuts continued expansion into new markets, three franchisees have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy since the beginning of June. The latest is…
read nowDippin' Dots to offer virtual gift cards
July 7, 2009
PORTLAND, Maine — CashStar, the interactive gift card and incentives company, has announced that it has been selected by Dippin' Dots Inc. to provide a virtual…
read nowDairy Queen to host 2nd annual Girl Scout Appreciation Week
July 6, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will celebrate 3.4 million girl and adult Girl Scouts for their commitment to community service and leadership during the Second…
read nowNexCen Brands adds franchise Web portal
July 6, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the launch of its NexCen Franchise Portal, a new Web site for prospective entrepreneurs interested in securing a…
read nowBaskin-Robbins testing two new store concepts
July 6, 2009
The Patriot Ledger: Baskin-Robbins is trying out two new store concepts designed to appeal to value-conscious customers and more of an upscale demographic. The…
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds non-traditional locations in Florida
July 1, 2009
CANTON, Mass — Dunkin' Donuts has added 24 non-traditional locations across Florida, the company has announced. Six locations opened in Florida Turnpike…
read nowDunkin' Donuts pulls some beverages over supplier contamination
June 30, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has temporarily stopped serving its hot chocolate and Dunkaccino beverages as a precaution due to salmonella contamination of a supplier's…
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