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Dunkin' Donuts does 'sweet' fries with brown-sugar cold brew
June 28, 2018
Dunkin' Donuts is betting that a sweet version of the French fry will take U.S. customers by storm, launching Donut Fries July 2 as an LTO following a…
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Auntie Anne's opens door to China, Cinnabon to follow
June 22, 2018
Auntie Anne's parent company, Focus Brands, introduced the brand to the Chinese market this week with a launch event in Shenzhen, China. The first location…
read nowBreakfast: It's what's for dinner ... lunch, snacks, too
June 19, 2018
The time may never be better for pizza restaurateurs to get in on a little breakfast action, which has long been unfamiliar territory for such brands. A recent…
read nowDunkin' Donuts brings back top drink-able summer LTOs + spicy bacon
May 29, 2018
Based on the votes of its customers last year, Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back the chain's three most-favored ice cream-flavored coffees this summer, putting…
read nowMcDonald's remains 'golden' in brand value rankings
May 29, 2018
In the fast food universe, a ranking of brands shows that last year's "golden boy" is again the brand with the golden arches — McDonald's — though Burger King…
read nowTim Hortons' Doughnut Day contest prompts early AM. sales
May 25, 2018
As part of National Doughnut Day coming June 1, Tim Hortons U.S. will pay high "hole-y" day homage to the treat by giving guests in select markets the chance…
read nowBruster's taps analytics' powers with integrated loyalty program
May 8, 2018
Bruster's Real Ice Cream has launched a loyalty program in its 200 franchised locations in 20 U.S. states. The Paytronix-powered system allows enrollment…
read nowWetzel's Pretzels opening in China
April 30, 2018
Wetzel's Pretzels, which has 340 units, is taking on China with its first location in the massive country set to open in the middle of this year. The…
read nowBlaze, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme win big in Harris Poll
April 27, 2018
Blaze Pizza, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme took home top honors this year in the 30th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend study of favorite brands. Here's…
read nowDunkin' Brands CEO blames weather, competition for disappointing Q1 results
April 26, 2018
Dunkin' Brands eexecs blamed bad weather and tough competition for the disappointing Q1 financials reported by Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. In the U.S.…
read nowNestle Toll House Cafe by Chip opens 35th Texas store in San Antonio
April 25, 2018
Nestlé Toll House Cafe by Chip has opened a new location in San Antonio in Culebra Commons on West Loop. Franchisee Sherry Ramirez said her daughter, a veteran…
read nowReport: Global QSR industry to grow 4.2 percent by 2022
April 6, 2018
The global QSR market — valued at more than $539 billion in 2016 — will soar to nearly $691 billion in five years, an anticipated CAGR of more than 4.2 percent…
read nowTrue Food Kitchen, Bareburger top emerging brands list
April 6, 2018
At the top of data analytics firm Fishbowl's emerging brands list, this year, is a concept that encapsulates just about everything consumers are demanding…
read nowBaskin-Robbins innovates with cookie cake mash-up, Horchata ice, but brings back classic flavor
April 4, 2018
Cookie, cake or ice cream? Baskin-Robbins has launched a product that doesn't make customers choose. Its new Cookie Cakes is essentially a cake made from a…
read nowDunkin' Donuts calls all 'go-getters' to launch new value menu
April 3, 2018
If there is a theme for QSR this year, it might be value offerings, which explains why Dunkin' Donuts adding less expensive menu items. The brand's new Dunkin…
read nowDunkin' Donuts gives rewards members a way to say and pay for orders on phones
March 14, 2018
Dunkin' Donuts is adding a new integration that now allows its rewards club members to order verbally from their phones with On-the-Go Mobile Ordering through…
read nowDunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit deal for Kansas City, Missouri, region
March 12, 2018
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit deal that will bring three new stores to an area southeast of greater Kansas City, Missouri. Development plans are…
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Bojangles' makes move to capture Pi Day action
March 8, 2018
Pi Day, March 14 (3.14 being the first three numerals in Pi), has become a hugely popular "marketing holiday" for pizza chains, but now QSR Bojangles' is…
read nowShipley Do-nuts expands in Mississippi
March 6, 2018
Shipley Do-Nuts is implementing a franchise growth strategy that will add 15 new locations to the Jackson, Mississippi, area. The brand has more than 300 units…
read nowDunkin' Donuts digs deeper in breakfast sandwich business
February 27, 2018
Aside from two new spring doughnut offerings, Dunkin' Donuts is increasing its investment in breakfast sandwiches to put some heartiness in its morning meal…
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