Food & Beverage News & Media
KFC franchisees get a boost from registry listing
August 2, 2010
KFC Corp. has been added to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Registry, a list of franchise systems that have had their agreements…
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Taco Bell's menu additions inspired by authenticity
August 1, 2010
Taco Bell's menu expands today, with the introduction of its Cantina Taco line. The Cantina Tacos are available with fire-grilled chicken, Carne Asada steak or…
read nowChurch's Chicken named a top franchise for Hispanics
August 1, 2010
Fully aware that U.S. Hispanic consumers outspent every other demographic last year, one chain is tapping heavily into the Hispanic franchise ownership base.
read nowMcDonald's introduces Angus the Third in Australia
August 1, 2010
The Angus burger line at Australian McDonald's has had such success in its first year, the company is introducing a third to the mix, called Angus the Third.
read nowNexCen Brands completes sale of franchise businesses
August 1, 2010
NexCen Brands, Inc. has announced the sale of its assets to Global Franchise Group, LLC, an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
read nowAtlanta is in a fowl mood
August 1, 2010
Atlanta certainly is a hot place for chicken. The city is about to get a boost of 55 total quick-service restaurants that feature chicken as a focal menu item.
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Burger King goes pop
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New packaging initiative emulates Andy Warhol-inspired art.
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Commentary: Take advantage of menu labeling's marketing potential
by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza
The menu labeling mandate offers a prime opportunity for brand challenge.
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Arby's eyes Hoosier State growth
July 29, 2010
When Roland Smith took over as president and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group earlier this year, he outlined an extensive overhaul plan to rebound negative sales at…
read nowAuntie Anne's recognizes suppliers and partners
July 29, 2010
Auntie Anne's Inc. recently honored its top suppliers and partners for their contributions to the pretzel franchisor's growth.
read nowDiscovery Channel's Shark Week hooks Long John Silver's
July 29, 2010
YUM! Brands' Long John Silver's has once again signed on as sponsor of the Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week" franchise.
read nowYUM! Brands among Fortune Global 500 list
July 29, 2010
The biggest money-earning companies in the world, as published in FORTUNE Magazine's annual list, include BP, Wal-Mart and Microsoft.
read nowThai Dairy Queen looks to franchise model for the first time
July 28, 2010
Minor Food Group, an operator of Dairy Queen shops in Thailand, plans to double the number of outlets by 2014. The expansion will be done on a franchise basis…
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Aloha to Culver's new ButterBurger
July 28, 2010
Culver's will soon add the Luau Burger to its lineup of signature ButterBurgers. The Hawaiian-themed item was conceptualized by Aana Blalock of Rapid City…
read nowKFC India offers vegetarian Zinger Burger
July 28, 2010
Catering to the large vegetarian population in India, KFC India has started to offer a meatless version of its signature Zinger Burger.
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Dairy Queen asks for freeze on rival's sales
July 27, 2010
One frozen yogurt company has gotten a little too close for comfort to Dairy Queen's Blizzard. International Dairy Queen has asked a California court to freeze…
read nowWhite Castle names executive vice president
July 27, 2010
The "Slider" doesn't fall too far from the tree. White Castle System, Inc. has promoted Dave Rife to assistant vice president.
read nowMcDonald's announces new fundraising program to benefit Ronald McDonald House
July 27, 2010
A new fundraising program, coupled with an online campaign effort, has been launched by McDonald's specifically to benefit its Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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Subway adds 1,000 new stores throughout the world
July 26, 2010
With the halfway mark of 2010 coming and going, the Subway restaurant chain has 1,000 reasons to be excited. The chain announced in a press release that it has…
read nowIndia's QSR market growth staggering
July 26, 2010
It's no wonder many quick-service restaurant chains have been expanding in India or, at least, eyeing the Indian market. According to a recently released…
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