Desserts

February 10, 2012

Desserts

featured articles

Love is in the Air Quick serves attract value-minded customers with Valentine’s promotions.	Top 7 Quick Serve Trends for 2012 Experts predict what consumers will want most in the New Year.
One to Watch: BannaStrow’s Crepe concept hopes to grow across the country by offering nontraditional units, international flare.	Expert Tips on Co-Branding A Nestlé Toll House and Häagen-Dazs operator encourages franchisees to cobrand their units, but with a few essential tips.
Menus Get Some Summer Love Quick serves roll out summer-themed menu items to capture customers escaping from the heat.	Apply the Street Food Craze to Your Menu Incorporating authentic ethnic items into your menu arsenal shouldn’t be a grind.
2011 Chef’s Survey QSR asks the industry’s leaders to share insights on the segment’s hottest menu trends.	Fast Food By Candlelight Brands aim for a Valentine’s Day she’ll never forget.
America’s Top 20 Food Trucks The mobile concepts you should be watching.	4 a Key Number for Cold Stone The company is launching a frozen yogurt line and three other innovative strategies in 2011.

industry headlines

DQ’s Store Count in China Hits 500, More Planned

2012-02-10

The Dairy Queensystem, part of Berkshire Hathaway, has opened its 500th location in China and has plans to open more than 100 new restaurants...

Cinnabon Now Brewing Coffee With Cinnamon Roll Flavor

2012-02-09

Cinnabon bakeries are now serving up the world famous cinnamon roll flavor in coffee. Now through May 20, Cinnabon Flavored Coffee Chillatta and...

Dunkin’ Donuts to Develop in Denver, El Paso

2012-02-09

Dunkin’ Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with a newly formed subsidiary of Sizzling...

Baskin-Robbins Revives Superfudge Truffle for February

2012-02-03

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty...

Yogurtland Goes Free For National Fro Yo Day on Feb. 6

2012-02-02

Yogurtland is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day this Monday, Feb. 6, by offering guests free frozen yogurt and toppings from 4-7 p.m. at all...

Soft-Serve Gelato to Hit Frozen Yogurt Market in 2012

2012-02-01

Yogurtiamo, the premier liquid frozen yogurt manufacturer, has announced its 2012 plans, which include an innovative line of soft-serve gelato and...

Auntie Anne’s Challenges Fans in First-Ever Recipe Contest

2012-01-31

Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Auntie Anne's, the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-...

Forget Iron Chef: DQ Crowns Cake Artist With Iron Tip

2012-01-31

Alicia Jindra of Andover, Minnesota, placed first in the Dairy Queen system’s “Iron Tip” Cake Decorating International...

Pacific Valley Dairy Introduces YoMazing! Frozen Yogurt Mix

2012-01-30

Pacific Valley Dairy announced that ...

Smallcakes Expands Across N.C. in 20-Unit Deal

2012-01-26

Beautiful Brands International today announced an agreement with multi-unit developers, Brad and Francy Bauer, to open 20 new Smallcakes A...

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