Wendy’s offers kids a ‘Minute to Win It’

May 5, 2011

Wendy's has partnered up with NBC Universal's Television Consumer Products Group to bring "Minute to Win It" experiences to kids' meals.

McDonald's franchisee Arcos Dorados reports strong first quarter

May 5, 2011

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, today reported unaudited results for the first quarter…

Krispy Kreme sets results call

May 5, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 on May 23 shortly before the…

Captain D’s taps direct marketing partner

May 4, 2011

Captain D's, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, has signed an agreement with Vertis Communications to deliver targeted promotional messages to its guests…

Subway franchise group integrates hiring platform

May 4, 2011

Independent Purchasing Cooperative Inc., (IPC) the franchisee purchasing cooperative for Subway Restaurants, has integrated Chequed.com's ChequedFit…

Cinnabon promotion to honor nurses

May 4, 2011

In appreciation of National Nurses Week, Cinnabon has teamed up with The DAISY Foundation to offer any nurse a free Cinnabon Classic Roll at participating…

Bojangles' sponsoring country musician Tammie Davis

May 3, 2011

Lincolnton, N.C., native and up and coming country musician Tammie Davis has signed a 12-month sponsorship agreement with Bojangles' Restaurants Inc.

Dunkin’ Brands files for IPO

May 3, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that it has filed a registration statement…

Boardwalk signs Virginia expansion deal

May 3, 2011

A week after signing an expansion deal to open new restaurants in Alabama, Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed another agreement to open its first…

Tim Hortons sets Q1 results call

May 3, 2011

Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. will release its first quarter 2011 results and conference call  May 12 prior to the market open.

Where’s the beets? Vegetarian options rare in QSR segment

Analysts say the demand for vegetarianism isn't high enough to warrant a spot on the competitive menu space.

Cold Stone now offering online ordering

May 2, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has launched a new online ordering website for customers to order cakes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cupcakes, available for…

J.M. Smucker sets fiscal 2011 call

May 2, 2011

The J.M. Smucker Company will conduct its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings conference call and webcast June 9 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Earnings will…

TCBY launches healthier Super Fro-Yo

May 2, 2011

TCBY has launched its "Super Fro-Yo" frozen dessert line, a new classification of frozen yogurt that features elevated nutritional levels.

Chick-fil-A among chains testing sweet potato fries

May 2, 2011

Chick-fil-A is testing sweet potato waffle fries beginning this week in the Philadelphia market.

Online ordering now available at White Castle

May 2, 2011

White Castle is now offering online ordering nationwide. The home of the Original Slider tested the service in March in Minneapolis before expanding it…

Make the connection to better food cost

As an industry, we are facing the continuous rise of commodities that adversely affect our businesses. The rising price in grains and feed affect the price of…

New Mountain Dew Coolatta now available at Dunkin’ Donuts

May 1, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts is doing the Dew in a whole new way. The chain has partnered with PepsiCo to introduce the new Mountain Dew Coolatta at restaurants nationwide.

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s launch Stars for Troops Campaign

May 1, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company to Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, launches the Stars for Troops fundraising campaign this week at…

Burger King settles deadline lawsuit with franchisee

May 1, 2011

Burger King Corp. has settled a lawsuit with 10-unit franchise owner Al Cabrera over his failure to meet the company's deadline to install new cash registers.