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American QSRs destroyed in Lebanon protests
September 17, 2012
Anti-American sentiment is heightening in some Middle Eastern countries, as evidenced by the targeted attacks against popular U.S. restaurant brands last week.
read nowAuntie Anne's continues UK growth
September 17, 2012
Auntie Anne's recently opened its 22nd location in the United Kingdom and the company is aiming to have 30 units open by the end of the year.
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Tim Hortons kicks off Smile Cookie charity fundraiser
September 17, 2012
Tim Hortons has kicked off its annual Smile Cookie fundraiser to benefit local charities throughout Canada.
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Restaurants offer silver lining to todays economy
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
More than a quarter of new jobs 29.2 percent are in foodservice.
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Report: Food industry franchising profitability on the rise
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
More than 70 percent of franchisees surveyed said they would recommend their brand to other candidates – a strong indicator of job satisfaction.
read nowMost social media conversation about QSRs is positive
September 14, 2012
A new report from monitoring company Sysomos shows that most social media conversations about quick-service brands are positive. All conversations analyzed …
read nowTCBY, Mrs. Fields Cookies eye Seattle as priority market
September 14, 2012
TCBY is eyeing the Seattle area as a priority market for continued expansion, along with its sister brand, Mrs. Fields Cookies. The company is currently…
read nowBurger King to expand in Singapore and Malaysia
September 14, 2012
Burger King Worldwide has announced the sale of 41 company-owned Burger King restaurants in Singapore to Rancak Selera Sdn Bhd (Rancak Selera), part of Ekuiti…
read nowMcDonald's crew members commit to week-long volunteer effort
September 14, 2012
During the week of Sept. 17-23, all McDonald's locations in the Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia region will send crew members to volunteer at local…
read nowTaco Bell Foundation's mentorship program expands
September 14, 2012
The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens has expanded its "Graduate to Go Studios" mentorship program with the unveiling of a multimedia studio at the Boys &…
read nowDunkin' Donuts kicks off Alzheimer's Association campaign
September 14, 2012
For the fourth consecutive year, Dunkin' Donuts and the Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will partner for the "Purple with a…
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Nielsen research, restaurant CEOs say Mobile is it
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
Sports and politics are dissected endlessly in the media, but it's my hunch that Americans spend significantly more time talking about food. Big games happen…
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NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.
read nowDunkin' Brands announces promotions to support international growth
September 13, 2012
Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced the appointment of Chuck Jolley to vice president of international…
read nowTim Hortons joins VetFran Veterans Franchise Initiative
September 13, 2012
Tim Hortons announced it is now participating in the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Veterans Franchise Initiative (VetFran), which provides…
read nowWhite Castle honoring longtime employees
September 13, 2012
This year, White Castle has added 75 new team members from nine states to its 25-Year Club class.
read nowNRA seeking Kitchen Innovations Award candidates
September 13, 2012
The National Restaurant Association is calling on foodservice equipment manufacturers to apply for its 2013 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Selected by an…
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Restaurant industry's summer of accidental politics coming to an end
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Every company big or small takes a risk by making a statement that even remotely resembles something political.
read nowReport: Beverage-only occasions at restaurants on the rise
September 12, 2012
As consumers manage restaurant checks by cutting back on beverages and ordering food-only at main meals, restaurant chains are driving incremental…
read nowRecord number of restaurants join No Kid Hungry campaign
September 12, 2012
Share Our Strength's Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, a week-long fundraiser to help end childhood hunger in the U.S., will be held at participating restaurants…
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