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Size matters and not just desserts
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Offering smaller portion sizes can lift sales.
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Krispy Kreme's grocery line expands with chocolate
November 8, 2011
Krispy Kreme is adding two new chocolate flavored treats to its growing line of packaged doughnuts and sweets sold in participating grocery stores, convenience…
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Earnings call: Wendy's gears up for 'mid-tier' burger launch
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Third quarter takes a hit from Arby's sale; however revenues and transactions up.
read nowTruitt Bros. co-founder receives 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award
November 8, 2011
Truitt Brothers, Inc. co-founder Peter Truitt will receive the 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award on Nov. 18 at the fifth annual banquet created by the Arnica…
read nowDunkin' Donuts partners with Hillshire Farm for new breakfast sandwich
November 7, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has teamed up with Hillshire Farm for the first time to introduce the new Smokehouse Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, featuring Hillshire Farm Smoked…
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Specialty seasonal drinks added to McDonald's McCafe lineup
November 7, 2011
McDonald's USA has added two new beverages to its McCafe beverage line – Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.
read nowKrispy Kreme expands Philippine footprint
November 7, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the Philippines, The Real American Doughnut Company Inc., under…
read nowCarrols Restaurant Group posts modest gains for Burger King units
November 7, 2011
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. today announced financial results for the third quarter ended Oct. 2. Carrols owns and operates 551 restaurants, including 30…
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Papa Murphy's promotes Wendy's veteran to CEO
November 7, 2011
Just five months after being named president, Papa Murphy's International has promoted Ken Calwell to the chief executive officer position, effective Dec. 31.
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Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012
November 7, 2011
As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…
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McDonald's Canada launches McCafé brand nationwide
November 6, 2011
McDonald's Canada is taking a major step in its beverage growth strategy with the national launch of the McCafé brand and the introduction of premium…
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Burger King's new Crown Program enhances family mealtime
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
BKC establishes fund to support various charities.
read nowCaptain D's names new CFO
November 3, 2011
The 527-unit Captain D's chain has added yet another member to its executive team, naming Laurie Lawhorne as its new chief financial officer.
read nowArby's pledges $1 million for No Kid Hungry campaign
November 3, 2011
Arby's Restaurant Group and the Arby's Foundation have launched three new initiatives to benefit the Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign.
read nowSeattle's Best finds growth in office coffee category
November 3, 2011
Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, showed double-digit growth in the office coffee marketplace during the last year, thanks to additional…
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TCBY CEO discusses the company's continued evolution
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chain creates consumer insight team to stay ahead of busy segment.
read nowDel Taco continues Dallas expansion
November 2, 2011
Del Taco opened its fifth restaurant in the Dallas market this week, in Plano. The unit features the company's new design elements and logo.
read nowBojangles' opens first full-service campus location
November 2, 2011
Bojangles' will open its first full-service college location at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) on Nov. 7.
read nowTCBY opens two more stores
November 2, 2011
In a year of aggressive growth, TCBY expects to exceed its original goal of 75 new openings, according to CEO Tim Casey.
read nowChurch's Chicken launches new ad campaign
November 2, 2011
Church's Chicken has launched its new ad campaign with the tagline "You Bring It Home," embracing the chain's Southern style.
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