Operations News & Media

Wendy's names Procter & Gamble vet as new chief marketing officer

March 28, 2012

The Wendy's Company has announced the appointment of Craig S. Bahner, 47, as its chief marketing officer and a member of its executive leadership team…

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Papa Bello Enterprises secures $20M in financing

March 28, 2012

Papa Bello Enterprises, parent company of Papa Bello Pizza, Kebab Café, Royal India Express and Pastore's Italian Bistro, has received $20,000,000 in financing…

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McDonald's launches franchising in Russia, smoothies in Canada

March 28, 2012

McDonald's is planning to expand into Siberia, and is searching for Russian franchisees for the first time in its 20-year presence there, according to the…

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Subway named as a consumer favorite for 8th year

March 27, 2012

The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study has been released, recognizing brands across industries that are identified by consumers as superior.

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Report: Expectations rise for restaurant industry

March 27, 2012

The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…

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Largest Burger King franchisee adds 278 units

March 27, 2012

Burger King Corp. and Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the chain's largest franchisee, have entered into an agreement for the purchase by Carrols (through its…

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Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries to launch in the Middle East

March 27, 2012

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has selected MEFranchising as its strategic partner to launch the brand in the Middle East.

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McDonald's UK invests in sustainable program

March 27, 2012

McDonald's UK has launched a new program called Farm Forward, aimed at increasing its supply chain sustainability by supporting British and Irish farmers.

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Survey: Summer job market improving

March 27, 2012

With more than 200,000 jobs added to U.S. payrolls in each of the last three months, hiring managers for summer jobs have more positive news for job-seeking…

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Do you really offer gluten-free dishes?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Identifying and avoiding potential contamination starts with the very basics in the kitchen.

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More restaurant chains aiming for green certification

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO of Green Restaurant Association talks about the spike in environmentally-friendly efforts throughout the past few years.

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Dunkin' Brands names new head of human resources

March 26, 2012

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the appointment of Ginger Gregory as senior…

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KFC doubling delivery service in South Africa

March 26, 2012

More South Africans will have access to KFC via delivery by the end of this year, as the company has announced it is doubling its service there.

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McDonald's coffee focus of two new lawsuits

March 26, 2012

Yet again, McDonald's is defending its hot coffee in court – this time as part of two new lawsuits brought forth by customers claiming they experienced burns…

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Wendy's improves animal welfare standards

March 26, 2012

Wendy's Animal Welfare Council has made two major improvements to its animal welfare standards to significantly improve the humane treatment of chickens and…

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Big Juan's Mexican QSR debuts in Arizona

March 26, 2012

Big Juan's tacos y burros, a new quick-service Mexican concept, will open its first-ever restaurant in Tucson, Ariz., this spring. The first location is set to…

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NRA's Operator Innovations winners to be revealed during Destination: Celebration event

March 25, 2012

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will play host to the show’s first-ever “Destination: Celebration” event -- a kick-off party…

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Pop-ups threaten food trucks

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Pop-ups are morphing into a multipurpose tool, used to test concepts, market new brands, engage with a younger audience, or prove to landlords, lenders and…

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Popeyes franchisee receives funding to expand

March 23, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $30 million credit facility to Shelton Restaurant Group LLC, a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, to help with…

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Krystal sold to private investment firm

March 23, 2012

The Krystal Co. has been purchased by Argonne Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private investment firm, for an undisclosed amount.

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