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Nearly 90 McDonald's Venezuela restaurants shut down
August 1, 2012
Seniat, the national tax authority in Venezuela, has ordered the closure of 89 McDonald's restaurants throughout the country for three days.
read nowReport: Restaurant franchising clout growing
August 1, 2012
Large restaurant franchisees post-recession are evolving into more sophisticated, investor-owned companies that have considerable clout with their franchisor…
read nowDairy Queen's August promotion highlights M&Ms
August 1, 2012
The Dairy Queen system's August Blizzard of the Month flavor features a new M&M's Brownie.
read nowTaco Bell announces Feed the Beat musicians
August 1, 2012
Taco Bell has announced its 2012 Feed the Beat roster, which includes 100 up-and-coming musicians from across the U.S. who will receive $500 in Taco Bell gift…
read nowArby's Foundation names new board of trustees
August 1, 2012
The Arby's Foundation, the charitable arm for Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced the appointment of a new board of trustees. The board is comprised of…
read nowChristina Aguilera offers voice for Yum! Brands' PSA
August 1, 2012
Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has announced that multi-Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera will lend her voice for a new public…
read nowGlobal Franchise Group partners with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
August 1, 2012
Global Franchise Group, parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery and Pretzelmaker, has announced a…
read nowNathan's Famous profits up 25 percent
August 1, 2012
Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the first quarter of its 2013 fiscal year that ended June 24.
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Vending innovations pose threat to QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Tech advances help machines evolve from candy-filled office staples to fresh pizza providers.
read nowMark Cuban becomes eThor investor
July 31, 2012
Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has invested an undisclosed amount in Calgary, Canada-based eThor, the company has announced.
read nowDunkin' Brands names new VP, Government Affairs
July 31, 2012
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Cicely D. Simpson has been promoted to the position of vice…
read nowJune Restaurant Performance Index shows improved conditions
July 30, 2012
Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 10…
read nowNPD: Consumer interest in smaller portions, customization lead to combo meal declines
July 30, 2012
Combo meals are down by about 1 billion servings since 2007, according to market research firm The NPD Group. A recently released NPD foodservice market…
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Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation Part 1
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The terms now capturing restaurant consumers' mindsets include simplicity, value, authenticity, playfulness, escapism, invigorating and risk taking.
read nowPizza cone concept expands in convenience stores
July 30, 2012
Cono Italiano's "pizza conos," or pizza cones, are now available at three gas station chains throughout the New York City market.
read nowDunkin' Brands names new chief information officer
July 30, 2012
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the appointment of Jack Clare to the position of chief…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's parent company going public
July 30, 2012
CKE Inc. has announced that it has commenced an initial public offering of 13.3 million shares of its common stock at an anticipated public offering price…
read nowChick-fil-A's perception drops amid gay marriage controversy
July 30, 2012
Chick-fil-A's perception with quick-service restaurant consumers nationwide has taken a significant hit in most regions of the country, including the South…
read nowNRA launches sixth ServSafe Manager course
July 30, 2012
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has launched its ServSafe Manager Online Course, 6th Edition – the web-based version of its ServSafe Manager Book…
read nowChick-fil-A spokesman dies suddenly
July 27, 2012
Don Perry, a longtime spokesman for Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, died suddenly this morning of an apparent heart attack.
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