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Restaurant Performance Index unchanged in October
December 6, 2011
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September’s level of 100.1.…
read nowTim Hortons eyes military bases for Middle Eastern growth
December 6, 2011
Tim Hortons will likely seek out military bases as part of its plan to open 120 new units in the Middle East.
read nowTechnomic: Takeout adds revenue without compromising dine-in traffic
December 5, 2011
Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be…
read nowChick-fil-A will fight to protect 'Eat Mor Chikin' trademark
December 5, 2011
Chick-fil-A released a statement Monday saying it will fight to protect its award-winning "Eat Mor Chikin" brand trademark after a Vermont artist recently…
read nowCaptain D's names new chief marketing officer
December 4, 2011
Jonathan Muhtar has been named chief marketing officer at Captain D's.
read nowQuiznos franchisee deploys video interview system
December 4, 2011
Some restaurant franchisees in the Washington, D.C., area have started using a new system that interviews job seekers using recorded videos through the JobOn…
read nowRita's Italian Ice sold to private equity firm
December 4, 2011
Falconhead Capital LLC , a private equity firm specializing in growing consumer-focused businesses, has acquired a controlling stake in Rita's Water Ice…
read nowYum! Brands raises 2011 guidance
December 4, 2011
Yum! Brands Inc. has increased its full year 2011 EPS growth forecast to at least 13 percent, or $2.85 a share, excluding special items.
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's drop ad agency after less than a year
December 4, 2011
Less than a year after being named the agency of record for CKE Restaurants' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, Southern California-based David & Goliath has…
read nowOhio incentivizes Wendy's to consolidate headquarters
December 1, 2011
The Wendy's Company announced that it will consolidate its World Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. As a result, the company will close its…
read nowYum!, Domino's CEOs make Forbes 'most buzzed about' list
December 1, 2011
Yum! Brands CEO David Novak and Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle have received a lot of positive buzz this year. This is according to research by Zeta…
read nowMcDonald's, Living Social offering 'largest daily deal ever'
November 30, 2011
McDonald's USA and LivingSocial are teaming up to offer what they are calling the largest national QSR daily deal ever.
read nowKrispy Kreme Q3 profit nearly doubles
November 30, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2012, ended Oct. 30, 2011, which included $4.7 million in net…
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Tasti D-Lite acquires Planet Smoothie
November 30, 2011
Tennessee-based Tasti D-Lite, a frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers, has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie LLC, a franchise…
read nowTCBY opens three units this week
November 29, 2011
TCBY continues its aggressive expansion plan, opening three new units this week alone, one each in Fort Collins, Colo., its 15th in the state; Columbia, S.C.…
read nowMcDonald's Monopoly game subject of lawsuit
November 29, 2011
McDonald's is being sued by LaserLock Technologies Inc. for patent infringement. At issue is the technology McDonald's uses to avoid fraud in its Monopoly game.
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Happy Meal toy ban ready to take effect; McDonald's finds loophole
November 29, 2011
San Francisco's long battle over kids' meal marketing is nearly over. Or, perhaps, just beginning.
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Burger King launches new french fries
November 29, 2011
Continuing its comprehensive menu enhancements put into place by new owner 3G Capital, Burger King has launched new french fries.
read nowDoc Popcorn selects pcAmerica Restaurant Express POS system
November 28, 2011
Doc Popcorn, a growing national popcorn franchise, has chosen pcAmerica's Restaurant Pro Express POS package to replace its electronic cash registers.
read nowDunkin' Brands continues expansion, targets Louisiana
November 28, 2011
Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that it has signed agreements to develop 25 new Dunkin' Donuts and two…
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