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McDonald's USA names new president
November 15, 2012
Jan Fields, president of McDonald's USA, announced she is leaving the company after more than 35 years. Her last day is Dec. 1.
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Dunkin' Donuts adding 10 units in Michigan
November 15, 2012
Just one day after announcing a multiunit agreement in the Wisconsin market, Dunkin' Donuts has also signed a multiunit development agreement for 10 new units…
read nowGE Capital launches restaurant finance Web tool
November 14, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance (GEFF) is rolling out a new Web tool, GE SmartChart, to its customers across the U.S. The tool was introduced at this week's…
read nowNRA seeking operator innovation nominees
November 14, 2012
The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications for its 2013 Operator Innovations Awards, which recognize restaurant operators who have displayed…
read nowSacramento restaurateur buys 42 Arby's locations
November 14, 2012
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced the sale of 42 company-owned locations and development rights in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore., to restaurateur…
read nowDunkin's chief global strategy officer steps down after six months
November 14, 2012
Neil Moses, chief global strategy officer of Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., has announced that he is stepping down, according to the Boston Herald. He will serve…
read nowFro.Zen.Yo introduces new website
November 13, 2012
Fro.Zen.Yo self-serve frozen yogurt has introduced a new website, frozenyo.com, which includes franchising information, new products, company news and more.
read nowPizza Hut testing standalone WingStreet concept
November 13, 2012
Pizza Hut's co-branded WingStreet concept, featuring chicken wings and sauces, is about to fly solo.
read nowCinnabon president goes undercover for reality show
November 13, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. president Kat Cole will be featured on the CBS reality series "Undercover Boss" at 8 p.m. EST Thursday.
read nowCarvel pledges money for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 13, 2012
Carvel Ice Cream has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. On Nov. 15 participating Carvel Shoppes will host…
read nowPopeyes selects Envysion as video provider
November 13, 2012
Envysion Inc., a Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has completed deploying the company's Envysion Insight…
read nowJack in the Box completes bank debt refinancing
November 9, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. announced the completion of a new five-year $600 million senior credit facility, comprised of a $400 million revolving credit facility and…
read nowPanda Express launches fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 9, 2012
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. will host fundraising efforts to assist with disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has committed to…
read nowMenu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals
November 9, 2012
Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.
read nowMcDonald's sales drop across all global segments
November 8, 2012
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows:
read nowDunkin' Donuts expands self-serve model in South Carolina
November 8, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced today that existing franchisee George Ross, chief executive of Coastal Franchising LLC, has partnered with Hess Corporation to own and…
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Taco Bell unveils dessert menu
November 7, 2012
An addition to the new Cantina Bell menu is being tested in North Carolina.
read nowTCBY focused on Houston as priority market
November 7, 2012
Having already exceeded 2012 franchise growth expectations behind its new self-serve operating model, TCBY is now focusing on key markets across the U.S. for…
read nowFranchisee acquires 120 KFCs from Yum! Brands
November 7, 2012
Dallas-based Mitra QSR KNE LLC and its capital partner, Chalak Growth Capital Fund LLC, recently closed on a large acquisition of KFC/Taco Bell units in the…
read nowTraffic, ticket growth reported by Burger King franchisee
November 7, 2012
New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced its Q3 results ended Sept. 30, which included an 87.1 percent jump in restaurant sales, lifted by its…
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