May 23, 2013

Industry News

CaliBurger announced that it has executed a Master Franchise Agreement with IP Ventures (“IPV”), a Manila-based private equity group.

Under the terms of the agreement, a joint-...

Smoothie King Grows with 49 New Franchise Agreements

Smoothie King Franchises, the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced it has signed 49 new franchise agreements since the start of January 2013, more than double the total amount of new...

Cleanliness, Menu Selection Most Important to Customers

As restaurants across the nation gear up for a busy Mother’s Day weekend that promises to make those procrastinators sorry they didn’t make reservations, it’s worthwhile to consider what...

Fazoli's Hits the Road with Trio of Travel Center Deals

Three new franchisees have agreed to develop Fazoli’s restaurants in travel centers, while two existing operators also have new travel-center units under construction.

Fazoli’s reached...

HME Goes Multi-Lingual with Drive-Thru Equipment

With the number of international quick-service restaurants growing at a rapid pace, the need for multi-language drive-thru equipment continues to increase.

To meet this growing global demand, HM...

Dunkin' Donuts Puts a Sweet Twist on Mother's Day

Dunkin’ Donuts has brewed up a variety of sweet and easy ways to help celebrate Mother’s Day this year.

First, participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide will once again...

Cinnabon Honors Nurses with Free Sweet Treats

As a sweet thank you for the remarkable service nurses provide, Cinnabon and The DAISY Foundation are celebrating National Nurses’ Week by offering nurses free Cinnabon cinnamon rolls when they show...

Globe Intros Chefmate Gas Countertop Cooking Equipment

Globe Food Equipment Company recently introduced its Chefmate gas countertop cooking equipment at the 2013 NAFEM Show.

Chefmate radiant charbroilers, manual-control griddles, and hot plates are...

Wendy's Moonlight Meal Deal Satisfies Late-Night Cravings

When it comes to late-night quests for food, eight in 10 Millennial males said they want good food—not just any food, according to a recent survey conducted by Braun Research. The survey was a...

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries Plans to Stroll Into China

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, the fresh better-burger concept spawning from the french fry concept made famous by United States’ East Coast boardwalks, will expand across China with a master...

Mars Foodservice Turns Classic Candies Into New Desserts

MARS Foodservices helps operators take dessert sales to the next level with candy brands customers know and love.

According to Mintel, solid growth in classic desserts, such as ice cream, cake, pie,...

Technomic, Share Our Strength Team Up to End Hunger

Technomic, the leading fact-based consulting and research firm serving the food industry, and Share Our Strength, the nation’s leading advocate ending childhood hunger in America, announced a...

One in Four Adults Plans to Eat Out for Mother's Day

New research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that more than one-quarter of American adults will celebrate Mother’s Day by dining out, and nearly one in 10 will rely on restaurant...

Doc Popcorn's 100th Agreement Taking Brand to Oklahoma

Capitalizing on the $1.7 billion industry and gourmet popcorn trend, Doc Popcorn announced the awarding of its 100th franchise agreement, signifying a new company milestone for the rapidly expanding snack...

Qdoba's Mango Salad LTO is Back

Qdoba Mexican Grill kicks off summer early with the return of its popular, limited-time Mango Salad. The Mango Salad will be available in all restaurants starting May 6, while supplies last.

Qdoba...

FREEBIRDS Inks Utah Franchisee

Tavistock Restaurants signed another franchisee for its fast-growing, fast-casual FREEBIRDS World Burrito brand. Mark McKay and Chris Beck-McKay of MC Food Service LLC committed to build 10 locations in...