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Fiesta Restaurant Group names new CFO
July 2, 2012
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana restaurant brands, has announced that Lynn Schweinfurth has been named vice…
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Remodeled Wendy's units exceeding 25 percent sales growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Company plans to accelerate Hispanic and digital marketing platforms.
read nowRestaurant industry reports continued positive sales
June 29, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…
read nowThirteen organizations join No Kid Hungry effort
June 29, 2012
Share Our Strength joined Kevin Concannon, the USDA's under secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, as well as Celebrity Chef John Currence…
read nowRita's rolls out Sour Patch Kids flavor
June 29, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has introduced its newest flavor – Sour Patch Kids Red Italian Ice – now available in stores across the system.
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Subway testing mobile ordering app, delivery
June 29, 2012
Subway restaurants in Orange County, Calif., are testing a new mobile app developed by ZippyYum that allows consumers to order meals using their iPhone, iPod…
read nowYum! Restaurants International names new general manager of Brazil
June 29, 2012
Yum! Restaurants International has appointed Andréa Rolim to the position of general manager, Brazil, overseeing the operations, marketing, training and…
read nowWetzel's Pretzels debuts in Asia
June 29, 2012
California-based Wetzel's Pretzels has announced the opening of the company's first Asia location, at the Ario Kameari Mall in Tokyo. The company's pretzels…
read nowBojangles' EVP receives corporate counsel award
June 29, 2012
The Charlotte Business Journal has awarded Eric Newman, executive vice president and general counsel for Bojangles' Restaurants Inc., with its inaugural…
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Google: I dislike my staff
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
The second most likely reason your staff leaves is lack of respect or support from a supervisor.
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Health Care Law upheld, restaurant industry players respond
June 28, 2012
The United States Supreme Court today upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with a 5-4 decision.
read nowWhataburger's new menu design includes under-550 calorie offerings
June 28, 2012
Whataburger is unveiling a new look for its menu that will go into effect July 2 at 3 p.m. to make room for new items alongside traditional core favorites. A…
read nowStudy: Dallas is the busiest market for QSRs
June 28, 2012
In 2011, 34 percent of the population in Dallas patronized a quick-service restaurant 20 or more times a month, making it the No. 1 market for incidence of…
read nowFormer McDonald's employee files lawsuit against franchisee
June 28, 2012
Marquita Thompson, who worked at a Chicago McDonald's unit, has filed a lawsuit against franchisee DKA Enterprises LLC for circumstances surrounding her…
read nowDomino's, McDonald's UK commit 5 percent food waste reduction
June 28, 2012
Domino's Pizza and McDonald's are two of about 70 companies in the United Kingdom that have committed to the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement, and to…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's Q1 sales up 2.6 percent
June 27, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, have announced its first fiscal quarter financial results for the 16 weeks ended May…
read nowTim Hortons testing WiFi
June 27, 2012
Some Tim Hortons restaurants are currently testing wireless Internet services for its customers.
read nowJack in the Box president joins Big Brothers/Big Sisters board
June 27, 2012
Leonard "Lenny" Comma, president and chief operating officer of Jack in the Box Inc., has joined the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
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Yum! Brands' David Novak named CEO of the Year
June 27, 2012
Chief Executive magazine has named David Novak, CEO of Yum! Brands, as its "2012 CEO of the Year," an award nominated and selected by a group of his peers.
read nowKFC Colonel's Scholars introduces employee scholarship
June 27, 2012
KFC has announced an employee scholarship program for 2012. For the first time, the KFC Foundation will award 300 $1,500 scholarships to current employees. The…
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