Operations News & Media

Colorado restaurant chains pitch in for wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators donating food and linking social media sites to American Red Cross page.

Taco Bell promotes Cantina line with BOGO Facebook deal

July 3, 2012

Taco Bell's new Cantina Bell menu will officially be available nationwide on Thursday and, to promote the launch, a buy-one-get-one-free campaign will be held…

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Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.

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Chick-fil-A under fire again from gay rights groups

July 3, 2012

A new report from Equality Matters shows that Chick-fil-A has continued to donate millions of dollars to organizations that are considered anti-gay. This…

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Online job site studies staff ratings of QSR employers

July 3, 2012

By now, comments from the McDonald's employee who dished some company secrets (mostly positive) on Reddit have gone viral. Prior to this story making…

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Carl's Jr., Hardee's encouraging online donations for military families

July 3, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, raised more than $750,000 for military families and communities through its…

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Report: Barbecue menu items on fire this summer

July 3, 2012

Throughout the past year, numerous restaurant brands have pushed limited-time offerings featuring barbecue flavors and preparation methods. The trend has…

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Digital menu boards showing up on food trucks

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital display used to display menu items and keep customers entertained with trivia and games.

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Auntie Anne's honors top suppliers

July 2, 2012

Auntie Anne's recently honored its leading national suppliers and supplier representatives for their service and dedication to the company.

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Jersey 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…

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Krispy 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.

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Taco Bell treats Alaskans to free tacos after hoax

July 2, 2012

A feud between two Bethel, Alaska, residents resulted in Taco Bell's "Operation Alaska" over the weekend, in which the chain gave away about 10,000 tacos.

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McDonald's launches educational webinar series for Hispanics

July 2, 2012

McDonald's has announced the latest extension to its national Hispanic education program with the launch of Latinos Rumbo al College, a free webinar series…

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Fiesta Restaurant Group names new CFO

July 2, 2012

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana restaurant brands, has announced that Lynn Schweinfurth has been named vice…

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Remodeled Wendy's units exceeding 25 percent sales growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company plans to accelerate Hispanic and digital marketing platforms.

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Restaurant industry reports continued positive sales

June 29, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

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Thirteen organizations join No Kid Hungry effort

June 29, 2012

Share Our Strength joined Kevin Concannon, the USDA's under secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, as well as Celebrity Chef John Currence…

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Rita's rolls out Sour Patch Kids flavor

June 29, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has introduced its newest flavor – Sour Patch Kids Red Italian Ice – now available in stores across the system.

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Subway testing mobile ordering app, delivery

June 29, 2012

Subway restaurants in Orange County, Calif., are testing a new mobile app developed by ZippyYum that allows consumers to order meals using their iPhone, iPod…

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Yum! Restaurants International names new general manager of Brazil

June 29, 2012

Yum! Restaurants International has appointed Andréa Rolim to the position of general manager, Brazil, overseeing the operations, marketing, training and…

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