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McDonald's Olympic venue traffic doubling projections
August 6, 2012
McDonald's has announced that its flagship restaurant in Olympic Park in London is serving record-breaking crowds. Also, the chain's four restaurants built…
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Concepts launch 'no-hate' sandwiches in response to Chick-fil-A fiasco
August 6, 2012
A couple of restaurant concepts are taking advantage of the Chick-fil-A controversy surrounding president/COO Dan Cathy's comments against same-sex marriage…
read nowDunkin's Donuts launches fundraisers to fight cancer
August 6, 2012
For the 20th year, Dunkin' Donuts is supporting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in their global fight against cancer. New England Dunkin…
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Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.
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Podcast: Chick-fil-A just one example of brands becoming more political
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Retail experts weigh in on social media's influence on companies' political transparency.
read nowNational Restaurant Association expands food safety education in China
August 3, 2012
National Restaurant Association representatives traveled to China last month to expand the organization's commitment to food safety education there. While the…
read nowChick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' yields record sales
August 2, 2012
Wednesday's Chick-fil-A "Appreciation Day" set a single-day sales record at the Atlanta-based chain. The event, the brainchild of former presidential candidate…
read nowQSR giants accused of violating Chilean law banning kids' meal toys
August 2, 2012
McDonald's, Burger King and KFC are among the quick-service chains accused of violating Chilean law banning kids' meal toys.
read nowGood Times promoting tourism in wildfire-affected Colorado
August 2, 2012
Golden, Colo.-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. has partnered with Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and other Colorado Springs, Colo.-area attractions to promote the…
read nowKitchens With Confidence partners with Allergy Eats
August 2, 2012
Kitchens with Confidence, an international food training organization based in Northern Colorado, has teamed up with Boston-based AllergyEats, which…
read nowDunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit agreement in Alabama
August 2, 2012
Continuing with its ambitious domestic expansion plan, Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with two franchise…
read nowChick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' yields big turnouts, some protests
August 1, 2012
Chick-fil-A's "Appreciation Day," the brainchild of former presidential candidate and television talk show host Mike Huckabee, is well underway today.
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Menu, marketing overhauls boost Burger King profits
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Second quarter yields positive sales, international momentum.
read nowNearly 90 McDonald's Venezuela restaurants shut down
August 1, 2012
Seniat, the national tax authority in Venezuela, has ordered the closure of 89 McDonald's restaurants throughout the country for three days.
read nowReport: Restaurant franchising clout growing
August 1, 2012
Large restaurant franchisees post-recession are evolving into more sophisticated, investor-owned companies that have considerable clout with their franchisor…
read nowDairy Queen's August promotion highlights M&Ms
August 1, 2012
The Dairy Queen system's August Blizzard of the Month flavor features a new M&M's Brownie.
read nowTaco Bell announces Feed the Beat musicians
August 1, 2012
Taco Bell has announced its 2012 Feed the Beat roster, which includes 100 up-and-coming musicians from across the U.S. who will receive $500 in Taco Bell gift…
read nowArby's Foundation names new board of trustees
August 1, 2012
The Arby's Foundation, the charitable arm for Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced the appointment of a new board of trustees. The board is comprised of…
read nowChristina Aguilera offers voice for Yum! Brands' PSA
August 1, 2012
Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has announced that multi-Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera will lend her voice for a new public…
read nowGlobal Franchise Group partners with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
August 1, 2012
Global Franchise Group, parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery and Pretzelmaker, has announced a…
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