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Auntie Anne's signs franchise agreement in Poland
October 21, 2010
The Republic of Poland is about to get a twist on something new. Auntie Anne's soft pretzel chain has signed a master franchise agreement with Bachleda…
read nowAustralian company loses franchise rights for Baskin-Robbins
October 21, 2010
Allied Brands Ltd., an Australian-based franchise company, has lost its rights for its Baskin-Robbins units in that country.
read nowCinnabon names new COO
October 20, 2010
Cinnabon Inc. has announced Kat Cole as its new chief operating officer. Cole was formerly the vice president of training and development for Hooters, and…
read nowPittsburgh Dunkin' Donuts honors employees
October 17, 2010
The "sweetest" Dunkin' Donuts employees in the Pittsburgh area were honored by the company October 16 in celebration of Sweetest Day.
read nowHundreds of Arby's employees stiffed out of paychecks
October 13, 2010
Employees at 25 Arby's restaurants in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Georgia did not get paid for as many as three weeks after owner PRP Inc. filed for…
read nowCalifornia Burger King franchisees in spat with corporate
October 7, 2010
More than 50 Burger King franchisees in California are in disagreement with corporate headquarters over a $5 million lawsuit.
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Dunkin' Brands names new CFO
October 6, 2010
Dunkin' Brands, Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Neil Moses as its new chief financial officer. He will assume the position…
read nowDunkin' Donuts now available at BWI
October 4, 2010
Weary travelers at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) can now pep up with a donut and a coffee. Dunkin' Donuts has opened a…
read nowMcDonald's Corp. asks for health care waiver
September 29, 2010
McDonald's is seeking ways to remedy what it calls an "economically prohibitive" situation with the new health care law by asking for a waiver from obtaining…
read nowBurger King U.K. raises the bar with desserts
September 29, 2010
Burger King introduced the Whopper Bar more than a year ago. Now the company is sweetening the deal by testing a dessert bar.
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Jack in the Box closing 40 company units
September 28, 2010
Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it will close 40 of its company-operated restaurants before Oct. 3. The units are located in seven Southeastern states…
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Wendy's/Arby's Group earns Adoption-Friendliest workplace title
September 23, 2010
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has listed its fourth annual Best Adoption-Friendly workplaces, recognizing the top 100 organizations in the U.S. for…
read nowExtreme makeover: Burger King's new owners may face costly reimaging
September 22, 2010
Brazilian investment company 3G Capital's $4 billion purchase of Burger King may be getting even more expensive.
read nowChicken fight: KFC's advertising-based conflict goes to court
September 20, 2010
A conflict that has been brewing since January between Kentucky Fried Chicken and a group of its franchisees is finally going to court.
read nowMaine franchisee earns Subway's President's Award
September 19, 2010
Loren Goodridge has been named recipient of the 2010 Subway President's Award.
read nowMcDonald's joins LONMARK International board
September 16, 2010
McDonald's Corp. has become a sponsor member, and board of director member, of LONMARK International, a non-profit international association that has been…
read nowPopeyes recognized for diversity efforts
September 15, 2010
AFC Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, has been listed on Black Enterprise Magazine's "40 Best Franchises for African…
read nowKrispy Kreme names new chief marketing officer
September 15, 2010
Dwayne Chambers has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. He will assume the role on Sept. 27, leading…
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White Castle testing new concepts
September 9, 2010
The "Slider" has made room on the plate for noodles, sandwiches and barbecue. Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle is currently testing three new concepts…
read nowBurger King appoints post-sale CEO
September 8, 2010
Bernardo Hees has been named chief executive officer of Burger King Holdings, Inc. upon the completion of the company's sale to 3G Capital last week.
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