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EMX launches new drive-thru vehicle sensor
June 12, 2013
EMX Industries Inc. has launched a new Ultrasonic Vehicle Detector system, USVD-4X. The sensor is designed to optimize operations while cutting costs, and was…
read nowMcDonald's turns in positive sales across the board
June 10, 2013
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 2.6 percent in May, the first time this year sales were positive across all…
read nowBurger King Delivery expands to Phoenix, Denver markets
June 7, 2013
Burger King's BK Delivers program is now available in the Phoenix and Denver markets.
read nowInternational guestworkers protest against McDonald's for labor abuse allegations
June 7, 2013
On Thursday, protests were held in more than 30 countries targeting McDonald's for alleged labor abuse against international student guestworkers.
read nowGood Times signs distribution agreement with Food Services of America
June 7, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced that it has entered into a five-year distribution agreement with Food Services of America (FSA) that covers…
read nowUSDA announces Food Waste Challenge
June 6, 2013
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was joined by Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe to announce the U.S.
read nowFormer Groupon VP joins Front Flip
June 6, 2013
Former Groupon executive Kevin Petry has been named Front Flip's new VP of local sales, according to a company press release. Petry is now responsible for…
read nowAuntie Anne's adds amusement parks to venue portfolio
June 5, 2013
Auntie Anne's Pretzels has added amusement parks to its nontraditional venue portfolio. This spring, the 25-year-old soft pretzel icon opened locations at…
read nowChina restaurant revenue up 17% in 2012 led by Yum! Brands
June 5, 2013
A new report from the China Cuisine Association shows that revenue from the largest restaurant chains in that country was up 16.5 percent in 2012. Yum! Brands…
read nowRestaurants join Round It Up America program for relief efforts
June 5, 2013
When deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma recently, Round It Up America already had funds reserved before a warning siren was ever sounded. Round It Up America, which…
read nowStrong sales performance readies Good Times for expansion
June 4, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced this week that its same store-sales increased 16 percent in May, in addition to an increase of 5 percent in May of last…
read nowCMO Klein leaves Arby's
June 3, 2013
Less than two years after being named chief marketing officer of Arby's, Russ Klein is leaving the company to "pursue other opportunities."
read nowShare Our Strength acknowledges restaurants for commitment to ending childhood hunger
June 3, 2013
Industry leaders, restaurateurs, chefs, anti-hunger advocates and policymakers gathered Sunday to honor individuals, organizations and businesses for their…
read nowOperations, marketing lead to strong sales at Krispy Kreme
May 31, 2013
Krispy Kreme's first quarter was impressive — an 11.4 percent same-store sales increase at company stores, 11 percent revenue growth, a 33 percent profit jump…
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CEO: Popeyes' remodeling efforts contribute to positive guest experience
May 31, 2013
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen this week announced another strong quarter, including a system-wide sales increase of 10.2 percent.
read nowRestaurant operators' optimism hits a 10-month high
May 31, 2013
Driven by higher same-store sales and an improving outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…
read nowTaco John's aims to double store count
May 31, 2013
Taco John's International has named Shawn Eby as its new vice president of Operations. He joins the Wyoming-based QSR with 26 years of experience in the…
read nowRestaurant chains expected to raise prices later this year
May 31, 2013
A new study conducted by supply chain cooperative SpenDifference shows that chain restaurants are planning to raise menu prices later this year.
read nowQSR worker strikes hit the West Coast
May 30, 2013
Seattle is the latest city to experience a quick-service employee strike. The citywide protest launched late Wednesday at a Ballard Taco Bell and has expanded…
read nowGood Times announces first Bad Daddy's franchisee
May 30, 2013
Less than two months after acquiring a stake in Bad Daddy's Franchise Development, Colorado-based QSR Good Times Restaurants Inc. has signed agreements for…
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