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Consumer perception of Burger King sours after social media crisis
July 26, 2012
The photo of a Burger King employee standing in two lettuce bins went viral quick and has since caused consumer perception of the brand to decline sharply.
read nowAuntie Anne's testing mobile ads with real-time redemption
July 26, 2012
Auntie Anne's Pretzels is partnering with The Coca-Cola Company, Millennial Media and Sparkfly Inc. to pilot a mobile advertising campaign that will offer…
read nowWhite Castle's new facility will bring 100 jobs to Ohio
July 26, 2012
Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle has announced that it is building a new frozen food facility, which will create 100 permanent jobs in Vandalia, just north of…
read nowSingapore In-N-Out pop-up stand sells out in 5 minutes
July 26, 2012
In-N-Out Burger's cult following has extended well beyond U.S. borders. The chain's pop-up stand in Singapore sold out of burgers within five minutes of making…
read nowLocal Store Marketing University to participate in Calif. foodservice expo
July 26, 2012
Duke Marketing LLC has announced that LSM-U, Local Store Marketing University, an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer's ability to…
read nowRex's Chicken reports 9 percent sales growth
July 25, 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) is celebrating the second anniversary of Rex's Chicken this week at its current location in Tulsa, Okla. The anniversary…
read nowDunkin' Donuts announces aggressive Latin America expansion plans
July 25, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it has signed agreements with three of its existing Latin American partners to expand the brand further in the region. The…
read nowCinnabon makes its debut in Libya
July 25, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a unit in Tripoli, Libya, earlier this month.
read nowDairy Queen marks milestone opening in Mexico
July 25, 2012
The Dairy Queen system, part of Berkshire Hathaway, opened its 100th location in Mexico and has plans to open 15 additional restaurants by the end of 2012.
read nowONOSYS recognizes chains for online ordering sales growth
July 25, 2012
ONOSYS, a LivingSocial company, has announced the winners of its 2012 Spark Awards. In its second year, the Spark Awards honor ONOSYS' clients for outstanding…
read nowConsumer visit and spending gains buoy restaurant count increases
July 24, 2012
With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, the restaurant industry posted a 0.5 percent gain in restaurant counts…
read nowMcDonald's testing chicken wings
July 24, 2012
On the heels of its successful Chicken McBites launch, and as more brands focus on chicken to cope with rising beef costs, McDonald's is testing deep-fried…
read nowRita's Italian Ice signs deal to serve products at MetLife Stadium
July 24, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has announced that it has agreed to serve its products at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
read nowArizona McDonald's to host backpack giveaway for schoolchildren
July 24, 2012
McDonald's restaurants throughout greater Phoenix and northern Arizona will host Backpack Saturday at 8 a.m. July 28. During the event, 20,000 backpacks will…
read nowHardee's franchisee deploys video-based business intelligence solution
July 24, 2012
Envysion Inc., a Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, has announced that Boddie-Noell Enterprises has selected Envysion to provide video-driven…
read nowWhite Castle kicks off Autism Speaks campaign
July 24, 2012
Autism Speaks Puzzle Pieces are now available for $1 at all White Castle restaurants as the chain kicks off its annual campaign to raise money for the research…
read nowRoy Rogers names director of Marketing
July 24, 2012
The Plamondon Companies has named Melanie Dyer director of Marketing for Roy Rogers Restaurants. Dyer will oversee all marketing and communications for the 4…
read nowNat'l Restaurant Association creates new Military Foundation
July 24, 2012
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is enhancing efforts to build career opportunities and support for military personnel and veterans with the launch of…
read nowMcDonald's new menu platform spotlights lower-calorie offerings
July 23, 2012
McDonald's USA is introducing this week its "Favorites Under 400 Calories" – a new menu platform featuring existing food and beverage choices at restaurants…
read nowChick-fil-A backlash continues with Boston mayor, the Muppets
July 23, 2012
The fallout over Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy's recent comments against gay marriage has continued with the Boston mayor and the Jim Henson Company chiming…
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