Operations News
Thorntons to replace Dunkin' Donuts coffee with proprietary blend
March 30, 2012
Louisville, Ky.-based Thorntons, an independent gasoline and convenience chain retailer with 165 units in five states, has created its own coffee line …
read nowTroy Aikman, Jerry Jones sign on as Dunkin' Donuts franchisees
March 29, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has added some star power to its franchise base in Dallas, welcoming Dallas Cowboys Football Club Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones and Pro…
read nowHigh costs force San Francisco franchisees to abandon $5 footlongs
March 29, 2012
San Francisco area Subway franchisees have dropped the popular $5 footlong deal, citing the "higher cost of doing business" in the city.
read nowBurger King tests entree salads, breakfast burritos
March 29, 2012
As part of its extensive menu enhancement efforts, Burger King is testing premium entrée salads and breakfast burritos in select markets.
read nowCaptain D's records weekly sales record
March 29, 2012
During the first quarter of 2012, Captain D's recorded an 8.5 percent same-store sales increase in company restaurants, and a 7.7 percent same-store sales…
read nowNY McDonald's restaurants launch grassroots nutrition initiative
March 29, 2012
McDonald's New York Tri-State area restaurants launched the McDonald's New York Metro Nutrition Network, a new community outreach initiative to provide funds…
read nowKrystal testing new store model
March 28, 2012
Krystal is opening a non-traditional unit in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., on Monday. The restaurant features a new layout for the chain, based out of nearby Chattanooga.
read nowDel Taco plans 40 units in Houston market
March 28, 2012
Del Taco has announced plans to open more than 40 restaurants in the Houston market, with the first opening March 28.
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Wendy's names Procter & Gamble vet as new chief marketing officer
March 28, 2012
The Wendy's Company has announced the appointment of Craig S. Bahner, 47, as its chief marketing officer and a member of its executive leadership team…
read nowPapa Bello Enterprises secures $20M in financing
March 28, 2012
Papa Bello Enterprises, parent company of Papa Bello Pizza, Kebab Café, Royal India Express and Pastore's Italian Bistro, has received $20,000,000 in financing…
read nowMcDonald's launches franchising in Russia, smoothies in Canada
March 28, 2012
McDonald's is planning to expand into Siberia, and is searching for Russian franchisees for the first time in its 20-year presence there, according to the…
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Subway named as a consumer favorite for 8th year
March 27, 2012
The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study has been released, recognizing brands across industries that are identified by consumers as superior.
read nowReport: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
March 27, 2012
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…
read nowLargest Burger King franchisee adds 278 units
March 27, 2012
Burger King Corp. and Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the chain's largest franchisee, have entered into an agreement for the purchase by Carrols (through its…
read nowBoardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries to launch in the Middle East
March 27, 2012
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has selected MEFranchising as its strategic partner to launch the brand in the Middle East.
read nowMcDonald's UK invests in sustainable program
March 27, 2012
McDonald's UK has launched a new program called Farm Forward, aimed at increasing its supply chain sustainability by supporting British and Irish farmers.
read nowSurvey: Summer job market improving
March 27, 2012
With more than 200,000 jobs added to U.S. payrolls in each of the last three months, hiring managers for summer jobs have more positive news for job-seeking…
read nowDunkin' Brands names new head of human resources
March 26, 2012
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the appointment of Ginger Gregory as senior…
read nowKFC doubling delivery service in South Africa
March 26, 2012
More South Africans will have access to KFC via delivery by the end of this year, as the company has announced it is doubling its service there.
read nowMcDonald's coffee focus of two new lawsuits
March 26, 2012
Yet again, McDonald's is defending its hot coffee in court – this time as part of two new lawsuits brought forth by customers claiming they experienced burns…
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