Starbucks Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies
For the 11th consecutive year, Starbucks was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies according to the Ethisphere Institute. Companies are evaluated in several categories: Reputation, Leadership and Innovation; Ethics and Compliance Program; Governance; Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility; Culture of Ethics. Only 124 companies were chosen from thousands of nominations worldwide, and Starbucks is […]
Domino’s Offering BOGO Pizzas for March Madness
Domino’s Pizza is kicking off college basketball’s biggest month by offering a buy one menu-priced pizza, get one free deal for carryout customers who order online through March 19. “We wanted to give college basketball fans a special deal as they’re gathering around the TV to watch the first week of tournament games,” says Jenny […]
Arby’s Notifies Guests of Payment Card Security Incident
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. provided further information regarding the previously disclosed payment card security incident involving certain U.S. restaurants. Upon learning of the incident, ARG immediately notified law enforcement and a thorough investigation was commenced. ARG learned of, and quickly took measures to contain and eradicate, malware that was present on the point-of-sale (POS) systems […]
Krystal’s All-Day Happy Hour Returns March 16
It has been just over a year since iconic burger brand, Krystal, unveiled its weekday Happy Hour menu—and the innovative offering continues to be one of fans’ most popular values. To carry on the widespread success of the Happy Hour menu, on March 16, Krystal will offer 2017’s first All-Day Happy Hour deals such as […]
Largest Pizza Hut Franchisee Buys 62 Wendy’s
NPC announced that it has entered into an agreement with Valenti Mid-Atlantic Management, LLC (Valenti) to acquire 62 Wendy’s restaurants for $52.6 million, plus amounts for working capital. NPC also agreed to acquire six fee property locations from Valenti Mid-Atlantic Realty for $3.6 million. As part of the transaction, NPC plans to remodel certain acquired […]
Long John Silver’s Promotes Leadership Positions
Long John Silver’s recognized the contributions of three executives. Brian Unger has been named President, LJS Operating Company and Senior Vice President of U.S. Franchising and Development. Toni Bianco has been named Chief Operating Officer, LJS U.S. and International, leading day-to-day national operations. Krista Foster has been named Vice President, Human Resources. “These moves recognize […]
Captain D’s Introduces New Home-Style Shrimp
Captain D’s, building off the success of its popular breaded shrimp, introduced a new taste of Down Home with their New Home-Style Shrimp. The new breading features a tangy country-buttermilk batter and a bold black-pepper breadcrumb coating creating a crunchy, flavor-packed fried shrimp that holds its own against the brand’s signature Butterfly Shrimp. The Home-Style […]
Krispy Kreme to Open 20 Stores in Nigeria
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced a development agreement with Quality Foods Africa. The agreement will bring 20 Krispy Kreme shops to Nigeria over a period of five years. “We are thrilled to be expanding into Nigeria, and we are fortunate to be working with an exceptional group,” says Michael McGill, vice president of international at […]
Nestlé Toll House Café Expanding in Kuwait
Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is continuing its rapid expansion throughout the Middle East, with two new cafés opening this past month in Kuwait. The new openings bring the brand’s overall count in the Middle East to 50 locations. In February, Al Wazzan Group, the area developer for the brand in Kuwait, opened two […]
Shamrock Green Bagels Return to Bruegger’s Bagels
Bruegger’s Bagels, known for its authentic New York-style bagels, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by baking shamrock green bagels March 16 and March 17, at participating U.S. locations. The St. Patrick’s Day green bagel tradition began in 1997 at a Pittsburgh Bruegger’s Bagels location. This photo shows how the green bagels are made in the […]
Wendy’s Kicks Off Drive to the Final Four
It’s Phoenix or bust for Wendy’s. On Selection Sunday, Wendy’s will kick off its partnership and title as the Official Hamburger of the NCAA with the Drive to the Final Four. A three-week long road trip that celebrates NCAA fans’ dedication to going great lengths, the Wendy’s Drive to the Final Four road trip will […]
Bojangles’ Reports 27th Straight Quarter of Growth
Bojangles’, Inc. announced financial results for the 13-week fourth fiscal quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended December 25, 2016. Bojangles’ also provided annual guidance for the 53-week fiscal year 2017 ending on December 31, 2017. Highlights for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2016 Compared to the Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2015 System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 2.4 […]
Farmer Boys Completes Cage-Free Egg Transition
Farmer Boys Restaurants, the brand known for cooked-to-order breakfast, burgers and more, announced it completed its transition to cage-free California eggs across its 89 locations in just under one year. Farmer Boys established a goal in early 2016 for its eggs to be 100 percent cage-free based on growing consumer support for animal welfare. The […]
Wingstop’s New Wing Flavor: Brazilian Citrus Pepper
Wingstop, the award-winning wing concept with more than 1,000 locations worldwide, announced the launch of its newest, craveable wing flavor—Brazilian Citrus Pepper. The full-on flavor sensation is available now through May 28 at all U.S. Wingstop locations and is arguably the best combination of citrus and spice to ever hit a wing. Brazilian Citrus Pepper […]