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Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie waive franchise fees for military veterans
July 13, 2012
Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are waiving 100 percent of the franchise fee for military veterans through the remainder of 2012.
read nowArby's announces major franchise deal
July 11, 2012
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the sale of 51 company-owned locations and extensive development rights for Dallas/Fort Worth to Guillermo…
read nowDunkin' Foundation awards more than $127K to nonprofit groups
July 11, 2012
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF), comprised of local franchise owners and Dunkin' Brands…
read nowRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory posts record revenues
July 10, 2012
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc., which franchises and operates chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and manufactures an extensive line of…
read nowCalifornia McDonald's celebrates surfer Lakey Peterson
July 10, 2012
Central Coast McDonald's restaurants are hosting the "Catch the Waves with Lakey Peterson" Sweepstakes.
read nowBojangles' marks 35th anniversary
July 9, 2012
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits celebrated its 35th birthday last week. The chain began as a small walk-up restaurant on the South End of Charlotte…
read nowDel Taco opens 24-hour unit in West Los Angeles
July 5, 2012
Del Taco has opened a new location on Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles near the intersection of Santa Monica and Sepulveda Boulevards east of the 40…
read nowRally's undergoing restaurant reimaging
July 5, 2012
Tampa, Fla.-based Rally's Restaurants is in the middle of a remodeling effort, unveiling its new design in select markets throughout the country.
read nowJersey Mike's kicks off Wreaths Across America promotion
July 2, 2012
For the third year in a row, Jersey Mike's Subs will celebrate "Christmas in July," by holding a nationwide fundraising and awareness building campaign for…
read nowKrispy Kreme returning to Charlotte, N.C.
July 2, 2012
After a four-year hiatus from the market, Krispy Kreme is planning to return to Charlotte, N.C., with plans to open five shops.
read nowWetzel's Pretzels debuts in Asia
June 29, 2012
California-based Wetzel's Pretzels has announced the opening of the company's first Asia location, at the Ario Kameari Mall in Tokyo. The company's pretzels…
read nowFormer McDonald's employee files lawsuit against franchisee
June 28, 2012
Marquita Thompson, who worked at a Chicago McDonald's unit, has filed a lawsuit against franchisee DKA Enterprises LLC for circumstances surrounding her…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's Q1 sales up 2.6 percent
June 27, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, have announced its first fiscal quarter financial results for the 16 weeks ended May…
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Yum! Brands' David Novak named CEO of the Year
June 27, 2012
Chief Executive magazine has named David Novak, CEO of Yum! Brands, as its "2012 CEO of the Year," an award nominated and selected by a group of his peers.
read nowCousins' continues Phoenix expansion with new franchisee
June 27, 2012
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has announced that a new store will open in the Greater Phoenix, Ariz., area in 2012, with franchisee Bert Greer. Greer recently…
read nowPollo Tropical signs multiunit agreement in Guatemala
June 26, 2012
Pollo Tropical has entered into an exclusive multi-unit franchise agreement in Guatemala with a newly formed foodservice company, represented by José Garcés…
read nowToronto Krispy Kreme shop features new bakery items
June 26, 2012
A new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe has opened in Toronto. Fans are invited to a grand opening celebration June 28 at 7 a.m., that will include sampling and…
read nowCustomer service improvements lead to 8.5 percent sales gain at Captain D's
June 26, 2012
Captain D's rejuvenation efforts have continued through the second quarter of 2012. The 527-unit chain has reported an 8.5 percent same-store sales increase at…
read nowCanadian court orders Dunkin' Donuts to pay $16.4M in franchisee suit
June 26, 2012
After a legal proceeding that lasted nine years, the Superior Court of Québec's Justice Daniel H. Tingley ordered Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd. to pay plaintiffs…
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Commentary: McDonald's Skinner retiring with strong legacy in place
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO's list of accomplishments includes reimaged restaurants, McCafé launch.
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