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Restaurant chains get into the Olympic spirit
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Brands using Facebook to offer promotions, engage fans.
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Dunkin' Brands' solid sales driven by cold beverages, sandwiches
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Company plans to introduce K-Cups in California Baskin-Robbins stores, launch new mobile app.
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Taco Bell's green prototype unit to open in W. Va.
July 27, 2012
A new Taco Bell restaurant in Kenova, W. Va., features numerous green elements including LED lamps, a recirculating waterfall in the drive-thru and insulating…
read nowRita's Italian Ice raises $388K for children's cancer research
July 27, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice announced that it raised $388,237 following the June conclusion of the company's nationwide annual Paper Lemon Fundraising campaign and…
read nowSeven universities launch petitions to remove Chick-fil-A
July 26, 2012
Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy's recent comments against gay marriage continue to generate ire from various factions.
read nowConsumer perception of Burger King sours after social media crisis
July 26, 2012
The photo of a Burger King employee standing in two lettuce bins went viral quick and has since caused consumer perception of the brand to decline sharply.
read nowAuntie Anne's testing mobile ads with real-time redemption
July 26, 2012
Auntie Anne's Pretzels is partnering with The Coca-Cola Company, Millennial Media and Sparkfly Inc. to pilot a mobile advertising campaign that will offer…
read nowWhite Castle's new facility will bring 100 jobs to Ohio
July 26, 2012
Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle has announced that it is building a new frozen food facility, which will create 100 permanent jobs in Vandalia, just north of…
read nowSingapore In-N-Out pop-up stand sells out in 5 minutes
July 26, 2012
In-N-Out Burger's cult following has extended well beyond U.S. borders. The chain's pop-up stand in Singapore sold out of burgers within five minutes of making…
read nowLocal Store Marketing University to participate in Calif. foodservice expo
July 26, 2012
Duke Marketing LLC has announced that LSM-U, Local Store Marketing University, an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer's ability to…
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How does a restaurant pop the question?
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
Engaged employees can increase revenue per interaction, improve repeat business and ensure customer advocacy.
read nowRex's Chicken reports 9 percent sales growth
July 25, 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) is celebrating the second anniversary of Rex's Chicken this week at its current location in Tulsa, Okla. The anniversary…
read nowDunkin' Donuts announces aggressive Latin America expansion plans
July 25, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it has signed agreements with three of its existing Latin American partners to expand the brand further in the region. The…
read nowCinnabon makes its debut in Libya
July 25, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a unit in Tripoli, Libya, earlier this month.
read nowDairy Queen marks milestone opening in Mexico
July 25, 2012
The Dairy Queen system, part of Berkshire Hathaway, opened its 100th location in Mexico and has plans to open 15 additional restaurants by the end of 2012.
read nowONOSYS recognizes chains for online ordering sales growth
July 25, 2012
ONOSYS, a LivingSocial company, has announced the winners of its 2012 Spark Awards. In its second year, the Spark Awards honor ONOSYS' clients for outstanding…
read nowConsumer visit and spending gains buoy restaurant count increases
July 24, 2012
With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, the restaurant industry posted a 0.5 percent gain in restaurant counts…
read nowMcDonald's testing chicken wings
July 24, 2012
On the heels of its successful Chicken McBites launch, and as more brands focus on chicken to cope with rising beef costs, McDonald's is testing deep-fried…
read nowRita's Italian Ice signs deal to serve products at MetLife Stadium
July 24, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has announced that it has agreed to serve its products at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
read nowArizona McDonald's to host backpack giveaway for schoolchildren
July 24, 2012
McDonald's restaurants throughout greater Phoenix and northern Arizona will host Backpack Saturday at 8 a.m. July 28. During the event, 20,000 backpacks will…
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