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Seattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY
June 21, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…
read nowWhite Castle's sandwich concept to open second location
June 21, 2012
Deckers, a concept owned by White Castle that sells panini sandwiches, soups and salads, has plans to open in Louisville, Ky., in the fall.
read nowLayered daypart promotions boost Sonic's bottom line
June 21, 2012
Sonic Corp. has announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2012.
read nowTim Hortons celebrates 500th restaurant in Quebec
June 21, 2012
Tim Hortons is celebrating its 500th restaurant in its fastest growing region – Quebec. The milestone unit is located in St. Adele, in the Laurentians, and is…
read nowRetail vs. restaurant competition heats up
June 21, 2012
The daily mealtime competition between restaurants and retailers has become more intense in the past two years, as economic conditions have affected…
read nowBurger King, Cosi franchisee implements PCI security solution
June 21, 2012
C.R. Restaurant Inc., a multi-unit franchisee in the quick-serve and fast casual market, has implemented SecureConnect managed security solutions in all 30 of…
read nowBurger King returns to the NY Stock Exchange
June 20, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Inc. has announced the consummation of its business combination with a subsidiary of Justice Holdings Limited that will allow Burger King…
read nowGood Times sales up again, eyes potential acquisitions
June 20, 2012
Good Times Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Small Island Investments Ltd. for the sale of 473,934 shares…
read nowWhataburger raises $100K for MDA summer camps
June 19, 2012
Whataburger donated $100,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) summer camp program last week.
read nowDunkin' Brands' co-op hires third party logistics provider
June 19, 2012
The National DCP LLC, the exclusive member-owned distribution and purchasing cooperative for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins outlets, has selected Transplace…
read nowMcDonald's recognized for effective marketing campaigns
June 19, 2012
Effie Worldwide and Warc, a global marketing intelligence service, revealed the global results of its Effie Effectiveness Index. Launched in 2011, the Effie…
read nowKrispy Kreme franchisee plans Arizona expansion
June 19, 2012
Krispy Kreme franchisee Hot Glazed Enchantment has re-opened its Doughnut Factory in Mesa, Ariz., after an extensive store remodel. The franchisee is new to…
read nowSonic to end gestation crate use, introduces summer items
June 19, 2012
Sonic Corp. has announced plans to phase out gestation crates in its pork supply chain by 2022.
read nowReport: Dining out will surpass at-home meals by 2018
June 19, 2012
A new report authored by Rabobank's global Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group predicts that growth of spending on food away from home will…
read nowFranchise lending up 6 percent year over year
June 18, 2012
Lending to franchise businesses saw a drop of about 0.5 percent from April to May, according to the monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International…
read nowBurger King's China expansion deal is biggest in brand's history
June 18, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s recent development deal with the Kurdoglu family to open 1,000 restaurants in China throughout the next five to seven…
read nowSubway offering vegan options in select markets
June 14, 2012
Subway was one of the first chains to test gluten-free offerings in the U.S., and now the QSR is testing vegan sandwiches in select markets.
read nowPoll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook
June 14, 2012
While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked…
read nowBojangles' franchisee opens 48th location
June 14, 2012
Tri-Arc Food Systems recently opened its 48th Bojangles restaurant in Cameron, N.C.
read nowBurger King testing mobile payments
June 14, 2012
Burger King Corp. has announced the launch of its BK Mobile Crown Card pilot program with mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Mobile Inc.
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