Operations News & Media

Dunkin' Donuts adding 10 units in Michigan

November 15, 2012

Just one day after announcing a multiunit agreement in the Wisconsin market, Dunkin' Donuts has also signed a multiunit development agreement for 10 new units…

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Restaurants adapting Facebook ordering integration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nearly 100 percent of restaurant brands will be on Facebook within the next two years.

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GE Capital launches restaurant finance Web tool

November 14, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance (GEFF) is rolling out a new Web tool, GE SmartChart, to its customers across the U.S. The tool was introduced at this week's…

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NRA seeking operator innovation nominees

November 14, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications for its 2013 Operator Innovations Awards, which recognize restaurant operators who have displayed…

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Sacramento restaurateur buys 42 Arby's locations

November 14, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced the sale of 42 company-owned locations and development rights in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore., to restaurateur…

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Dunkin's chief global strategy officer steps down after six months

November 14, 2012

Neil Moses, chief global strategy officer of Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., has announced that he is stepping down, according to the Boston Herald. He will serve…

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Fro.Zen.Yo introduces new website

November 13, 2012

Fro.Zen.Yo self-serve frozen yogurt has introduced a new website, frozenyo.com, which includes franchising information, new products, company news and more.

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Pizza Hut testing standalone WingStreet concept

November 13, 2012

Pizza Hut's co-branded WingStreet concept, featuring chicken wings and sauces, is about to fly solo.

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Cinnabon president goes undercover for reality show

November 13, 2012

Cinnabon Inc. president Kat Cole will be featured on the CBS reality series "Undercover Boss" at 8 p.m. EST Thursday.

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Carvel pledges money for Hurricane Sandy relief

November 13, 2012

Carvel Ice Cream has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. On Nov. 15 participating Carvel Shoppes will host…

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Popeyes selects Envysion as video provider

November 13, 2012

Envysion Inc., a Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has completed deploying the company's Envysion Insight…

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Wendy's offering image activation incentive to franchisees

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain is working on menu costs by focusing on perceived quality.

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Jack in the Box completes bank debt refinancing

November 9, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. announced the completion of a new five-year $600 million senior credit facility, comprised of a $400 million revolving credit facility and…

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Panda Express launches fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief

November 9, 2012

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. will host fundraising efforts to assist with disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has committed to…

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Menu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals

November 9, 2012

Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.

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Popeyes continues to gain market share in QSR space

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain turned in a 6.8 percent increase in same-store sales during Q3.

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McDonald's sales drop across all global segments

November 8, 2012

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows:

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Dunkin' Donuts expands self-serve model in South Carolina

November 8, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that existing franchisee George Ross, chief executive of Coastal Franchising LLC, has partnered with Hess Corporation to own and…

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