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McDonald's lifts dividend by 10 percent
September 21, 2012
On Thursday, McDonald's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 77 cents per share of common stock payable on Dec. 17, 2012, to shareholders…
read nowGroupon launches service to keep credit card transactions low
September 20, 2012
Groupon has announced the launch of Groupon Payments, a payments service backed by a guarantee to be the lowest cost option for a company’s merchants to accept…
read nowMcDonald's offerng payroll cards to employees
September 19, 2012
McDonald's USA has selected FSV Payment Systems Inc. to be its provider of payroll card services for all of McDonald's company-owned restaurants. The…
read nowChick-fil-A agrees to end donations to anti-gay organizations
September 19, 2012
According to a release issued today by The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Chick-fil-A has agreed to cease its support of organizations with anti-gay "political…
read nowShareholders applaud McDonald's calorie posting move
September 19, 2012
Today members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a shareholding organization for McDonald's, released a statement commending the QSR chain…
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Wendy's opens new urban restaurant prototype
September 19, 2012
On Sept. 24, Wendy's will host a re-opening celebration at its East Broad Street location in Columbus, Ohio, that will include its "urban" restaurant prototype.
read nowVenueSeen launches Instagram management tool for brands
September 19, 2012
With more than 5 billion photos shared on Instagram, marketers have increasingly leveraged the social network to connect with their fans and followers. To help…
read nowSubway donates $330K to American Diabetes Association
September 19, 2012
The staff of the McLean, Va.-based Subway Development Corporation of Washington (SDC), recently presented a check for $330,000 to the American Diabetes…
read nowJersey Mike's named Official Sandwich of All American Games
September 19, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs and All American Games, a premier youth sports marketing and management company, have announced a multiplatform partnership that makes…
read nowKrystal deploys PeopleMatter's talent management solution
September 18, 2012
The Krystal Company has deployed PeopleMatter's HIRE automated hiring system to simplify its human resources processes.
read nowDel Taco plans additional expansion throughout Texas
September 18, 2012
Del Taco is setting its sights on Austin as the next growth target in Texas as it continues its expansion through the state. The first Austin location will be…
read nowCaptain D's marks 13th straight month of same-store sales increases
September 18, 2012
Captain D's turnaround efforts continue to make headway with the brand's 13th consecutive month of positive same-store sales increases.
read nowHot Dog on a Stick opens first kiosk model
September 17, 2012
Hot Dog on a Stick opened its first kiosk stand today at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
read nowReport: Chain restaurants growing through franchising
September 17, 2012
A new report by Technomic and Restaurant Finance Monitor finds that the franchising of restaurant brands continues to be a major growth avenue pursued by…
read nowAmerican QSRs destroyed in Lebanon protests
September 17, 2012
Anti-American sentiment is heightening in some Middle Eastern countries, as evidenced by the targeted attacks against popular U.S. restaurant brands last week.
read nowAuntie Anne's continues UK growth
September 17, 2012
Auntie Anne's recently opened its 22nd location in the United Kingdom and the company is aiming to have 30 units open by the end of the year.
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Tim Hortons kicks off Smile Cookie charity fundraiser
September 17, 2012
Tim Hortons has kicked off its annual Smile Cookie fundraiser to benefit local charities throughout Canada.
read nowMost social media conversation about QSRs is positive
September 14, 2012
A new report from monitoring company Sysomos shows that most social media conversations about quick-service brands are positive. All conversations analyzed …
read nowTCBY, Mrs. Fields Cookies eye Seattle as priority market
September 14, 2012
TCBY is eyeing the Seattle area as a priority market for continued expansion, along with its sister brand, Mrs. Fields Cookies. The company is currently…
read nowBurger King to expand in Singapore and Malaysia
September 14, 2012
Burger King Worldwide has announced the sale of 41 company-owned Burger King restaurants in Singapore to Rancak Selera Sdn Bhd (Rancak Selera), part of Ekuiti…
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