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Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth
March 27, 2013
The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…
read nowBurger King franchisee acquires six Taco Bell units
March 27, 2013
GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $11.3 million to Ghai Management Services, a Burger King franchisee. The funding was used for the acquisition…
read nowJersey Mike's donating all sales to charity today
March 27, 2013
Today marks Jersey Mike's "Day of Giving" and restaurants across the country will donate 100 percent of sales to 86 local charities as part of the campaign.
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Wendy's introduces artisan flatbread sandwich platform
March 26, 2013
The chain will roll out a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes national TV advertising, digital and social media activities, a print campaign…
read nowPopeyes recognizes top franchisees
March 26, 2013
Popeyes recently held its annual International Franchisee Conference in San Diego, where Harry Stafford, partner of Broford Corp., was named the chain's…
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Culver's names new director of menu development
March 25, 2013
Kim Letizia has been named as director of Menu Development and executive chef at Culver's.
read nowReport: Restaurant deals no longer driving traffic
March 25, 2013
With restaurant visits on a deal or discount down last year, it appears that restaurant customers may perceive the price of deals offered over a length of time…
read nowYum! Brands Inc. declares quarterly dividend
March 25, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc. has declared a dividend of $0.335 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed May 3 to shareholders of record at the…
read nowGood Times launches first TV campaign in three years
March 25, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. is breaking a new television campaign this week, its first in three years. The marketing message will focus on the "lengths Good…
read nowLYFE Kitchen contract ensures LEED-certified restaurants
March 22, 2013
Shangri-La Industries has been appointed as project manager for LYFE Kitchen's expansion across the U.S.
read nowTacoTime launches breakfast menu
March 22, 2013
In celebration of the introduction of its breakfast menu, TacoTime will host Free Breakfast Day from 8 to 10 a.m., April 5.
read nowConcessions International names new business development leader
March 22, 2013
Atlanta-based Concessions International (CI), a foodservice concessionaire with operations in airports across the United States, announced the promotion of…
read nowRestaurant chain growth returns to 2007 levels
March 21, 2013
Technomic today released its preliminary results from its annual report of the 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains. Among the top 10 fastest-growing restaurant…
read nowStudy claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs
March 21, 2013
On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under…
read nowNRA marketing exec group sets spring conference lineup
March 21, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Marketing Executives Group (MEG) has announced its line-up of speakers for its spring conference in Chicago. May 15-17. The…
read nowBellwether, Restaurant Insights merge to offer services to chain restaurants
March 20, 2013
Bellwether Food Group, a strategic planning, sales and brand consultancy firm, and Restaurant Insights, a market research company, are merging to create a new…
read nowWendy's to develop 20 restaurants in Ecuador
March 19, 2013
The Wendy's Company today announced a long-term agreement with The Eljuri Group to develop 20 Wendy's restaurants in Ecuador.
read nowNYC religious leaders rally for higher QSR wages
March 19, 2013
A 200-person interfaith rally, facilitated by a clergy coalition, will be held in New York City today to support the city's 50,000 quick-service workers who…
read nowMarble Slab Creamery enters Pakistan
March 19, 2013
Global Franchise Group LLC announced today the master franchise agreement with Western Brands PVT Ltd. for the opening of the first Marble Slab Creamery…
read nowTaco Cabana parent launches SPO
March 19, 2013
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana restaurant brands, today announced the launch of a proposed secondary public…
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