Operations News
Papa John's stops advertising on Rush Limbaugh program
April 2, 2012
About 65 companies have stopped airing their ads on The Rush Limbaugh Show following the talk show host's late February attacks on a female Georgetown law…
read nowCold Stone items now available at co-branded Tim Hortons drive-thrus
April 2, 2012
Drive-thrus at close to 100 co-branded Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery restaurants across Canada are now serving Cold Stone Creamery ice cream treats.
read nowCulver's plans to add 25 to 30 units this year
April 2, 2012
Wisconsin-based Culver's currently has a portfolio of 449 restaurants in 19 states. The chain, known for its ButterBurger and frozen custard, aims to hit 50…
read nowRestaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism
April 2, 2012
Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowWendy's COO retiring this month
April 2, 2012
Steve Farrar, who had been named Wendy's chief of North American operations in April 2008, and chief operating officer for the company shortly thereafter, has…
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KFC has high stakes in March Madness Final Four
March 30, 2012
Many restaurants have been going all out with promotions since March Madness began, and for good reason — NCAA men's basketball engages their heavy user…
read nowDunkin' Donuts launches Hispanic marketing campaign
March 30, 2012
The longtime tagline for Dunkin' Donuts — "America Runs on Dunkin' — has been translated for the Hispanic market with the help of Accentmarketing, Dunkin's…
read nowKrystal receives a $14.2 million investment
March 30, 2012
Triangle Capital Corporation, a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to lower middle market companies, today announced that…
read nowThorntons 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.
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