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QSR workers walk off the job amidst heat wave conditions
July 22, 2013
Employees at a Chicago area Dunkin' Donuts and a New York City McDonald's claim they were forced to work in dangerously high temperatures during last week's…
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McDonald's CEO: 'We expect remainder of 2013 to remain challenging'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
In addition to pricing adjustments, McDonald's anticipates new product news and 'more suggestive' selling strategies at the order point to encourage trials.
read nowMcDonald's issues quarterly dividend
July 19, 2013
McDonald's board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 77 cents per share of common stock payable on Sept. 17 to shareholders of record at…
read nowArby's co-op selects redistribution services provider
July 19, 2013
As more quick-service chain brands look to redistribution to reduce costs and optimize supply chains, Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC (CDC)…
read nowFro.Zen.Yo signs franchise partners for rapid expansion
July 19, 2013
Fro.Zen.Yo has signed a new development agency franchise partner for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market to open 25 units. The first unit is set to open…
read nowSonic completes refinancing on portion of debt
July 19, 2013
Sonic Corp. has issued $155 million of 2013-1 Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes in a private transaction. The net proceeds of the issuance will be applied to…
read nowHardee's franchisee leverages tax credits for expansion
July 18, 2013
Saddle Peak LLC, an 11-unit Hardee's franchisee based in Little Rock, Ark., recently opened its newest Hardee's restaurant in Bryant, Ark. The company has…
read nowFoodler jumps into corporate food delivery space
July 18, 2013
Foodler, an online food ordering service, has announced its new corporate food delivery program, Foodler @Work. The service, which is targeted to the corporate…
read nowRevention releases new version of remote management solution
July 18, 2013
Revention has released a new version of its R-Enterprise Remote Management Solution to help restaurant owners mine real-time information to more efficiently…
read nowBojangles' ranks on top for unit growth in chicken segment
July 18, 2013
Bojangles' was recently ranked No. 1 for percentage unit growth in the chicken segment by market research firm Technomic. Bojangles' showed 5.9 percent unit…
read nowDQ Grill & Chill opens two locations along Ohio Turnpike
July 17, 2013
Two new DQ Grill and Chill restaurants have opened in service plazas on the eastern end of the Ohio Turnpike. The westbound location is located in the Mahoning…
read nowSurvey: Many customers want QSR delivery option
July 17, 2013
Restaurant DemandTracker has released its quarterly survey of 3,000 U.S. restaurant consumers — this time focusing on which QSRs would most likely benefit from…
read nowMcDonald's plans Vietnam entry
July 16, 2013
McDonald's has signed Henry Nguyen as a developmental licensee for the Vietnam market. Nguyen is a Vietnamese businessman and founder of Good Day Hospitality.
read nowKFC veteran named CFO at El Pollo Loco
July 16, 2013
El Pollo Loco has named Larry Roberts as its chief financial officer. Roberts assumes his new role with nearly 30 years of experience, including more than 2…
read nowMassachusetts Restaurant Association names new CEO
July 16, 2013
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) has named restaurant veteran Bob Luz as president and CEO. After 24 years, Peter Christie is retiring.
read nowMcDonald's budgeting tool faces criticism
July 16, 2013
McDonald's has teamed up with Visa to include its Practical Money Skills information online at practicalmoneyskills/com/mcdonalds. The website includes guides…
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Del Taco's rebranding effort focuses on quality/value balance
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The initiative also includes two new menu platforms, an updated restaurant design and operational changes to enhance the guest experience.
read nowKrispy Kreme approves $50M share repurchase
July 14, 2013
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s board of directors has approved the repurchase of up to $50 million of the company's common stock, effective immediately. The…
read nowBurger King delivery program added to Salt Lake City
July 12, 2013
Burger King's BK Delivers' program continues is rapid expansion, as the service has been added to Salt Lake City this week.
read nowNRA Educational Foundation given $950K donation boost
July 12, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has received $950,000 in donations from The Coca-Cola Company, Brinker International Inc.
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