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Hardees expands into Kazakhstan
July 7, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the opening of two Hardee's restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the…
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Newark Citys late-night eateries must hire armed security
July 7, 2011
The Newark City Council in New Jersey today approved legislation that calls for late-night eateries to post armed guards after 9 p.m. until they close…
read nowCulver's co-founder passes away
July 7, 2011
George Culver, co-founder of Culver's along with his son and current CEO Craig Culver, passed away July 7 in Sauk City, Wisc. He was 88.
read nowRaise a pint: McDonalds testing English pub burger
July 6, 2011
McDonald's is testing the English Pub Burger in select markets. The Within the Empier blog first reported the burger spotting at a restaurant in Algonquin…
read nowPinks creates special hot dog for Royal Couples visit
July 6, 2011
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, plan to work throughout their trip to Southern California, but should they happen to stumble across the…
read nowBojangles honors top franchisees
July 6, 2011
During its annual franchise convention last week, Bojangles' held its awards banquet to honor the franchise community and recognize select organizations with…
read nowCold Stone Creamery rolls out fro-yo line
July 5, 2011
Cold Stone Creamery has rolled out frozen yogurt versions of some of its signature flavors to all locations nationwide.
read nowDunkin Brands franchisee installs security solution
July 5, 2011
Scrivanos Group, a Dunkin' Brands franchisee with more than 120 locations throughout New England, has completed deployment of March Networks' Retail Solution…
read nowPret A Manger joins NYC recycling pilot program
July 5, 2011
Global Green USA is looking for fast casual and quick-service restaurants to participate in a 150-store pilot project in New York City. The project's mission…
read nowGood Times same-store sales up again
July 5, 2011
Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its 11th consecutive month of same-store sales increases, with June sales increasing 5.1 percent…
read nowNRA files menu labeling comments
July 5, 2011
The National Restaurant Association filed comments Tuesday regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft menu labeling regulations. The Association…
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Arbys sale official; Wendys now The Wendys Company
July 4, 2011
Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. on terms previously announced to a buyer formed by…
read nowDelphi becomes largest provider of QSR drive-thru technology
July 4, 2011
Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of quick-service restaurant drive-thru order confirmation display technology, has acquired the assets of Fire and…
read nowSubway plans to double China units
July 4, 2011
Subway is planning a major expansion in China throughout the next five years. The China Daily reports that the chain, which passed McDonald's earlier this year…
read nowMcDonalds UAE delivery trucks to run on recycled vegetable oil
July 4, 2011
Dubai-based Neutral Fuels LLC will soon begin using recycled vegetable oil from McDonald's outlets throughout the United Arab Emirates to fuel the chain's…
read nowSonic LTOs mark National Hot Dog, Ice Cream Month
July 4, 2011
July is National Ice Cream Month as well as National Hot Dog Month and Sonic has both occasions covered with the introduction of a new Baja Dog and line of…
read nowDel Taco names VP of franchise sales
June 30, 2011
Michael Vogel has been named vice president of franchise sales for Del Taco effective immediately. In his new role, Vogel oversees franchise sales and market…
read nowU-Swirl solidifies development deal in Montana
June 30, 2011
U-Swirl Inc. has awarded area development rights to Kenneth W. Allen, to develop at least four U-Swirl Cafes in Montana throughout the next 36 months.
read nowNRA: Restaurant industry optimism, sales take a hit in May
June 30, 2011
As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and fading optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in…
read nowHardees names Operational Excellence award winner
June 30, 2011
Nine Hardee's restaurants owned and operated by Boddie-Noell Enterprises earned the 2011 Restaurant Operational Excellence Award from Hardee's Food Systems…
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