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July marks Good Times' fourth month of double-digit sales growth
August 2, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its same-store sales increased 17.9 percent for the month of July, its fourth consecutive month of double digit…
read nowSonic debuts cold weather prototype with North Dakota entry
August 2, 2013
Sonic Drive-In has expanded into North Dakota — its 44th state — with the opening of a new drive-in in Minot.
read nowFocus Brands gearing up for IPO
August 2, 2013
Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…
read nowRestaurants applaud swipe fee ruling
August 1, 2013
A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…
read nowBurger King opens 125 net new units in Q2
August 1, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. Highlights included a global comp sales increase of 0.6 percent, a…
read nowKrispy Kreme kicks off Atlanta expansion with smaller prototype
August 1, 2013
The early-September opening of a new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory at 10781 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, Ga., will mark the start of the chain's planned expansion…
read nowKrispy Kreme selects Oracle E-Business Suite to support growth
August 1, 2013
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has selected the Oracle E-Business Suite as the enterprise resource planning platform to support its expanding global business.
read nowCinnabon expanding in Eurasia with Georgia agreement
August 1, 2013
Cinnabon Inc. has signed a master franchise deal to develop several bakeries in Georgia, marking the brand's entry into the Eurasian country.
read nowRestaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth
July 31, 2013
As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowCheckers selects redistribution services provider
July 31, 2013
Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC (CDC) has been selected to provide strategic foodservice redistribution services to Checkers Drive-In Restaurants…
read nowSonic's Big Data partner adds business intelligence capabilities
July 31, 2013
1010data Inc., a provider of Big Data analytics for companies including Sonic Drive-In, has announced a new partnership with Tableau Software, which provides…
read nowCaptain D's expanding presence in Georgia
July 31, 2013
Captain D's has signed its second multi-unit deal in the past month. Jim and Val McClure plan to open three locations in northern Georgia throughout the next…
read nowPopeyes' CEO addresses service-oriented leadership
July 31, 2013
Cheryl Bachelder, CEO of Popeyes' parent company AFC Enterprises, addressed hundreds of executives at the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) 11th Annual Executive…
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Taco John's testing new restaurant design to cut costs
July 31, 2013
Taco John's is testing a smaller building design with a heavier focus on the drive-thru. The location is in Cheyenne, Wyo.
read nowNYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court
July 30, 2013
New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.
read nowCintas releases customizable restroom collection for restaurants
July 30, 2013
To help restaurants promote their brand image, Cintas Corporation has introduced its new Signature Series, a line of customizable, designer restroom dispensers…
read nowEl Pollo Loco names new chief operating officer
July 30, 2013
El Pollo Loco announced today that restaurant industry veteran Kay Bogeajis has joined the company as chief operating officer. Bogeajis comes to the chicken…
read nowPizza Hut franchisee closes acquisition of 13 more Wendy's
July 30, 2013
A week after completing its acquisition of 24 Wendy's restaurants, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee NPC International has closed on 13 more units.
read nowRita's Italian Ice names executive chairman, interim CEO
July 29, 2013
Rita's Italian Ice has named Michael Lorelli as its executive chairman of the board, as well as interim CEO following the depature of Jonathan Fornaci.
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds Great Wolf Lodge locations
July 29, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts has opened two new locations at Great Wolf Lodge resorts in Michigan and Virginia. The new units are the second and third to open from a…
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