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Online job site studies staff ratings of QSR employers
July 3, 2012
By now, comments from the McDonald's employee who dished some company secrets (mostly positive) on Reddit have gone viral. Prior to this story making…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's encouraging online donations for military families
July 3, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, raised more than $750,000 for military families and communities through its…
read nowReport: Barbecue menu items on fire this summer
July 3, 2012
Throughout the past year, numerous restaurant brands have pushed limited-time offerings featuring barbecue flavors and preparation methods. The trend has…
read nowAuntie Anne's honors top suppliers
July 2, 2012
Auntie Anne's recently honored its leading national suppliers and supplier representatives for their service and dedication to the company.
read nowJersey Mike's kicks off Wreaths Across America promotion
July 2, 2012
For the third year in a row, Jersey Mike's Subs will celebrate "Christmas in July," by holding a nationwide fundraising and awareness building campaign for…
read nowKrispy Kreme returning to Charlotte, N.C.
July 2, 2012
After a four-year hiatus from the market, Krispy Kreme is planning to return to Charlotte, N.C., with plans to open five shops.
read nowTaco Bell treats Alaskans to free tacos after hoax
July 2, 2012
A feud between two Bethel, Alaska, residents resulted in Taco Bell's "Operation Alaska" over the weekend, in which the chain gave away about 10,000 tacos.
read nowMcDonald's launches educational webinar series for Hispanics
July 2, 2012
McDonald's has announced the latest extension to its national Hispanic education program with the launch of Latinos Rumbo al College, a free webinar series…
read nowFiesta 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…
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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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…
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