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Captain D’s announces record-breaking year in sales
June 25, 2014
Captain D's announced a record-breaking year for sales at its annual convention earlier this month in Atlanta, which was attended by both franchisees and…
read nowEl Pollo Loco files registration to join the stock market
June 25, 2014
California-based El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the…
read nowSonic’s daypart, product strategies drive 5.3% lift in sales
June 24, 2014
Sonic Corp. turned in a 5.3 percent systemwide increase in same-store sales during Q3. Results were announced Monday and also included:
read nowPennsylvania McDonald’s replaces playground with touchscreen games
June 24, 2014
Renovations are almost complete at a State College, Pa., McDonald’s restaurant that will feature a dual lane drive-thru and new technology to speed up service.
read nowQSR Automations adds new features to software platform
June 24, 2014
QSR Automations has released version 2.5.111 of DineTime Host, a guest management software tool that provides waitlist management, reservations, a guestbook…
read nowAuntie Anne’s franchisee develops pizza concept
June 24, 2014
Auntie Anne’s largest franchisee has created a new pizza concept called Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizzas. According to Brandenton.com, the concept will debut…
read nowTeriyaki Madness names Heather Winslett director of operations
June 20, 2014
Teriyaki Madness announced today the addition of Heather Winslett as the company’s director of operations.
read nowArby’s names Quiznos exec to lead development
June 20, 2014
Arby’s Restaurant Group has named James Lyons senior vice president of development. Lyons joins Arby’s just as the brand initiates a “major” remodeling and…
read nowJersey Mike’s calls first campus location a ‘big success’
June 16, 2014
Jersey Mike’s Subs has reported results from its first campus-based location at Monmouth University, which opened in September 2013. The sandwich chain just…
read nowNathan's Famous foodservice sales up 20%
June 16, 2014
Nathan's Famous Inc. today reported results for its fiscal year and fiscal quarter ended March 30.
read nowNPC International acquires 56 more Wendy's restaurants
June 16, 2014
NPC International Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Carlisle Corporation and its affiliates to acquire 56 Wendy's restaurants for $58.2 million, plus…
read nowVirginia Bojangles' named top franchised unit
June 13, 2014
The Bojangles' restaurant in Rocky Mount, Va., has won first place in the company's ShowBo Awards. To earn the recognition, the restaurant was evaluated on…
read nowHMSHost recognized for best airport QSR
June 13, 2014
HMSHost has been honored by the 2014 Moodie Food & Beverage Awards for Best Airport Fast Food/Quick Service Restaurant for 8 oz Burger Bar at Los Angeles…
read nowPoor sales force Long John Silver’s franchisee to close 16 stores
June 12, 2014
One Long John Silver’s franchisee suffered enough reputational damage from last year’s anti-transfat campaign that it is closing 16 of its 31 locations.
read nowSubway turns to Keurig to boost coffee offerings
June 11, 2014
Subway has partnered with Keurig Green Mountain Inc. to bring its single-serve K150 brewers to the sandwich chain’s North American locations. The Keurig K15…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts to open traditional locations in California months ahead of schedule
June 10, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced today that the company has filed permits to open its first traditional restaurants in California. The new restaurants are planned for…
read nowMcDonald’s US sales slip in May, analyst cites breakfast competition
June 9, 2014
McDonald's Corporation reported comp sales for May, with its U.S. performance slipping by 1 percent. In a news release, CEO Don Thompson cited “broad-based…
read nowColorado McDonald’s hooks up with delivery service
June 9, 2014
A McDonald’s restaurant in Fort Collins, Colo., has partnered with OrderUp to offer delivery around town. According to the Coloradoan, customers order a meal…
read nowInclement weather boosts delivery food orders
June 5, 2014
The extreme weather in Q1 2014 yielded good and bad news for the U.S. restaurant industry — total visits dipped, but delivery got a boost.
read nowDean Foods exec named as Wendy’s chief communications officer
June 4, 2014
The Wendy's Co. has named Liliana Esposito, 39, as its new chief communications officer. Esposito will be succeeding John Barker, who has decided to leave the…
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