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Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-store agreement in Alabama
August 22, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with the Robinson Family and Southern Food Services Inc. for four new restaurants in…
read nowSubway hits 35K units, honors speedy Sandwich Artists
August 21, 2011
Subway Restaurants, which became the largest quick-service chain in the world earlier this year, has hit its 35,000th unit milestone.
read nowDunkin' Donuts supporting Jimmy Fund for 13th year
August 18, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts has signed on to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund, raising money to increase the chances of survival among cancer patients.
read nowPanda Express sued for Civil Rights violations
August 18, 2011
The U.S. Equal Employment Commission has brought a lawsuit against a Panda Express in San Jose, Calif., on behalf of a handful of Latino employees who claimed…
read nowPopeyes' parent company names international COO
August 17, 2011
AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has named Andrew G. Skehan as chief operating officer, International of its Popeyes…
read nowYum! Brands donates $1 million for African hunger relief
August 17, 2011
Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced that it is directing the first $1 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide…
read nowDunkin' Brands adds to board of directors
August 17, 2011
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed Michael F. Hines to the company's board of directors. Hines will…
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Popeyes Q2 revenue up, profits down
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
August 17, 2011
Popeyes' franchisor AFC Enterprises reported second quarter earnings this morning, which included a drop in net income to $5.5 million from $6.8 million in Q…
read nowMcDonald's Europe boss leaves for pizza concept
August 16, 2011
In a perhaps surprising move, Steve Easterbrook, president of McDonald's Europe, has submitted his resignation. He will serve out his role through Sept. 3…
read nowArby's franchisee rolls out RTI to offset rising food costs
August 16, 2011
Indiana-based Huse Incorporated, which operates 36 Arby's units throughout the Midwest, is currently implementing Restaurant Technology's RTIconnect Back…
read nowEl Pollo Loco names new COO
August 16, 2011
El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the appointment of Dennis Farrow as chief operating officer. In this role, Farrow oversees operations for the company's 40…
read nowRestaurant Management Recruiters launches mobile app for job seekers
August 16, 2011
Restaurant Management Recruiters (RMR), a specialized recruiting firm created to serve the executive and management recruiting needs of the restaurant…
read nowRestaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2 now available
August 16, 2011
The Restaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2: Business Strategy, developed and published by FastCasual.com, is now available for purchase.
read nowFohBoh launches social media guest feedback tool
August 15, 2011
FohBoh, Inc. announced today the release of FOHBuzz SnapShot, a social CRM reporting tool that delivers real-time, guest satisfaction analysis to help make…
read nowBoardwalk signs franchise deals for 120 units
August 15, 2011
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has finalized three new master franchise deals for 100 new restaurants across Northern New Jersey, Alabama, Indiana and…
read nowSubway launches catering platters across Middle East region
August 15, 2011
Subway restaurants has launched a "Fresh Catering" concept across the Middle East region.
read nowMarketing sustainability: A consumer-centric approach
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
August 15, 2011
Eighty-nine percent of consumers in the United States are participating in the world of sustainability, according to new research from The Hartman Group.
read nowSubway rolls out new chicken sub, yogurt parfait
August 14, 2011
Today, Subway rolled out a new Oven Crisp Chicken sub for a limited time. The sandwich will be available until Sept. 30.
read nowYogurtland opens 150th store
August 14, 2011
Five years after being founded and two years after adding a franchising component, Yogurtland has opened its 150th store in Bakersfield, Calif.
read nowBeautiful Brands International opens tri-branded restaurant
August 14, 2011
Beautiful Brands International opened its first tri-branded store today. Located in Durant, Okla., it features Rex's Chicken, FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt and…
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