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Deluca Foundation names grant recipients
February 6, 2011
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation has awarded grants and scholarships to nearly 180 Connecticut organizations for the 13th year in a row.
read nowQuiznos inks franchise deal in India
February 3, 2011
Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in India. The agreement outlines plans for the development of five Quiznos…
read nowDunkin Brands touts robust growth in 2010
February 2, 2011
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that its portfolio grew significantly in 2010.
read nowHardees temporarily closes Egypt units
February 1, 2011
An Egyptian franchisee of Hardee’s restaurants has closed its 32 locations in the country after some were looted in the ongoing political protests over…
read nowNathans Famous reports 3Q loss
February 1, 2011
Nathan’s Famous Inc. reported results for the third quarter of its 2010 fiscal year, ended Dec. 26. For the quarter, the hot dog chain’s net loss totaled…
read nowKrispy Kreme completes credit facilities refinancing
January 31, 2011
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s principal operating subsidiary Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has closed a new secured credit facility aggregating $6…
read nowKFC retains brand image control
January 31, 2011
On Monday, Judge Leo E. Strine Jr. of the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that KFC and its franchisees must compromise on brand image and advertising…
read nowEchelon develops cloud-based energy-control system
January 30, 2011
Echelon Corporation and Serious Materials are collaborating to develop and deliver the Echelon Building Energy Management solution, a new energy-saving…
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Hardees offering hearty new breakfast platter
January 30, 2011
In the cutthroat quick-service breakfast wars, Hardee’s hasn’t shied away from going big, offering items such as loaded biscuits ‘n gravy and fried bologna.
read nowYum! names new VP, corporate controller
January 30, 2011
Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has promoted David Russell to the position of vice president, corporate controller, effective Feb. 18. He currently serves as…
read nowMcDonalds China adds another 24-hour delivery unit
January 30, 2011
As the American quick-service competition spills into China, McDonald’s has launched another 24-hour delivery service to boost its convenience factor. The…
read nowChick-fil-A states position in anti-gay snafu
January 30, 2011
When word got out that a Chick-fil-A operator provided lunch to an anti-gay marriage retreat sponsored by the Pennsylvania Family Institute earlier this month…
read nowYum! repurchasing stock to boost earnings
January 27, 2011
The board of directors of Yum! Brands Inc. have given the green light for the repurchase of $750 million of the company's outstanding stock throughout the next…
read nowMcDonald's adds board member, global CBO
January 27, 2011
McDonald's Corp. has named Don Thompson, president and chief operating officer, to its board of directors, effective immediately.
read nowNRA offering POS informational kit
January 26, 2011
In an effort to help its members, and others in the foodservice industry, better understand the complex elements of implementing a point-of-sale system, the…
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Wendy's headed to Argentina
January 26, 2011
Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop…
read nowHoustonians set Carl's Jr. international sales mark
January 26, 2011
Carl's Jr. signed an extensive development deal for the Houston market in 2009. The first of these units to open has since proved extremely fruitful for the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts inks two more expansion deals
January 26, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts is on a roll. After turning in a productive 2010 filled with many expansion deals, the coffee/donut chain is showing no signs of slowing in 2011.
read nowNRA adds to its board of directors
January 24, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has named Desmond Hague to its board of directors.
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
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