Operations News
NRA Educational Foundation names executive director
June 15, 2011
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.
read nowQuiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion
June 15, 2011
As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…
read nowBurger King names master franchisee in Brazil
June 15, 2011
New York City-based 3G Capital, which bought Burger King in the fall of 2010, is led by three Brazilians. So it seems only fitting that the company has located…
read nowChains ramp up presentation schedules
June 15, 2011
As summer kicks into full gear, many large restaurant chains have committed to conference and event presentations. A schedule is listed as follows.
read nowKrispy Kreme planning new coffee line
June 14, 2011
Many quick-service chains have found success with coffee, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts may soon join the ranks.
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Chick-fil-A In-Line model debuts in Downtown Chicago
June 14, 2011
Chick-fil-A will debut its In-Line restaurant model June 16 when it opens its first Downtown Chicago restaurant on Loyola University's Water Tower campus.
read nowBig Game Brands adds new fro-yo concept to portfolio
June 13, 2011
Atlanta-based Big Game Brands, formally Raving Brands, has added Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats to its portfolio.
read nowNRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicagos hungry
June 13, 2011
The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…
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Sold: Arbys acquired by Roark Capital
June 12, 2011
Wendy's/Arby's Group has announced an agreement to sell the majority of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. shares to a buyer formed by Roark Capital Group. The…
read nowWendys Frosty fundraiser adds social media component
June 12, 2011
Fifty cents from every Wendy's Frosty purchase this weekend will go toward the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program, which finds adoptive parents for foster children…
read nowWienerschnitzel launches 50th anniversary antenna topper
June 12, 2011
Wienerschnitzel has introduced a new, limited edition, golden wienie antenna topper in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The new anniversary-edition antenna…
read nowPapa Ginos taps IBM for data analytics
June 12, 2011
Papa Gino's has implemented IBM business analytics software to closely measure data pulled from the chain's online customer loyalty program.
read nowSubway Canada launches Commit to Fit
June 12, 2011
Subway restaurants in Canada have launched "Commit to Fit," a comprehensive program designed to inspire, motivate and celebrate healthy lifestyle changes.
read nowBeyond burger wars: Pizza Hut vs. Burger King in NBA Finals-inspired challenge
June 8, 2011
Burger King and Pizza Hut employees are paying particularly close attention to the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks.
read nowWhataburger releases company history book
June 8, 2011
The enthusiastic customers of Whataburger – the company's Facebook page was launched in April and already has more than 242,000 fans – can now get a glimpse…
read nowKFC UK earns Red Tractor certification
June 8, 2011
KFC U.K. has received the Red Tractor certification, which ensures KFC's chicken products have been sourced under stringent safety, environmental and animal…
read nowYum! Brands looks to Argentina for expansion
June 8, 2011
As China continues to provide a boon for Yum! Brands restaurants such as KFC and Pizza Hut, the Louisville, Ky.-based company is now looking at other…
read nowSonic sets Q3 results call
June 8, 2011
Sonic Corp. plans to report third-quarter results at the market close on June 22. The company will provide an online simulcast of its earnings release…
read nowBaskin-Robbins debuts in Singapore
June 8, 2011
Baskin-Robbins has opened its 4,000th international location in Novena Square, Singapore. The Novena Square location is the brand's first shop in Singapore, as…
read nowNew marketing chief named for Carls Jr., Hardees
June 7, 2011
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains, has promoted Brad Haley to chief marketing officer.
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