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Wendy’s testing build-your-own sandwich model
July 28, 2014
The build-your-own model is quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception in the restaurant industry, thanks to fast casual players such as Chipotle. It…
read nowEl Pollo Loco begins public trading at $15 per share
July 25, 2014
On Thursday, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 7,142,857 shares of common stock at $15 per share.
read nowBloomberg puts Burger King CEO’s age, experience under microscope
July 25, 2014
Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover today shows a booster seat on top of a throne with the accompanying headline, "Burger King is run by children." The story’s…
read nowKrystal adds new leadership to marketing, supply chain departments
July 24, 2014
The Krystal Company has announced additions to its leadership team to support the company’s growth initiative, which includes reaching the $1B mark. Jason…
read nowNAACP passes resolution in favor of $15 minimum wage
July 23, 2014
On Tuesday, the NAACP unanimously passed a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage.
read nowMcDonald's issues 81-cent quarterly dividend
July 18, 2014
McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 81 cents per share of common stock payable on Sept. 16 to shareholders of record at the…
read nowJack in the Box Franchise Association honors multiunit owners
July 18, 2014
The National Jack in the Box Franchise Association held its 2014 Conference and Tradeshow recently in Whistler, British Columbia, with the theme: "Partnering…
read nowCoffee-flavored beer on tap at Tim Hortons’ new concept store
July 17, 2014
Tim Hortons has unveiled a new concept store, located in the Metro Toronto Convention Center. CP24.com got a peek at some of the store’s tests this week…
read nowBurger King’s largest franchisee adds to portfolio
July 17, 2014
Carrols Restaurant Group today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase 21 Burger King restaurants from Kessler Group Inc. The…
read nowCarl’s Jr., Hardee’s brands name new international boss
July 17, 2014
CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has announced the promotion of Ned Lyerly to president of its international division.
read nowEl Pollo Loco sets its terms to go public
July 16, 2014
El Pollo Loco, a chicken QSR based in California, has announced terms for its IPO. According to NASDAQ.com, the 401-unit chain plans to raise $100 million by…
read nowMultiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth
July 16, 2014
According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…
read nowWill Chick-fil-A’s sales outpace the Golden Arches?
July 16, 2014
Could McDonald’s sales be outpaced by a privately-held chicken concept that isn’t even open on Sundays? One Wall Street analyst thinks it’s certainly possible…
read nowTaco John’s creates systemwide competition for cleanest restaurant
July 16, 2014
Taco John’s has created the Silver Cup contest – a competition to find the cleanest Taco John’s restaurant in the U.S.
read nowBurger King's BK Delivers expands into four metro markets
July 15, 2014
Burger King announced today it has expanded its BK Delivers program into four new markets, including Atlanta, Kansas City, Mo., Fresno, Calif., and Montgomery…
read nowHMSHost creates technology simulation lab for dining concepts
July 15, 2014
HMSHost has introduced imagineIT, an airport terminal simulation lab that allows the company to explore new technology solutions for its airport-based dining…
read nowFood Network brings back Great Food Truck Race
July 15, 2014
The Great Food Truck Race is back on the Food Network for a fifth season, with a new cast of food truck hopefuls on a road trip from Southern California to Key…
read nowArby’s initiatives lead to 7.6% reduction in energy use
July 11, 2014
Arby's Restaurant Group announced it has achieved energy reduction savings as part of a company-wide initiative, as part of its corporate social responsibility…
read nowManny’s Mediterranean Café launches text ordering option
July 11, 2014
Manny's Mediterranean Cafe in North Charleston, S.C. has launched a text ordering option. Customers can text their food order for pick up or delivery by…
read nowChicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage
July 10, 2014
Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…
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