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Oct 21st, 2006 by Chief Executive Restaurant Recruiter
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QSR Industry News » TCBY Hits the Streets with First Food Truck
TCBY recently launched its new frozen yogurt truck platform in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of its strategic expansion. The mobile truck model is the first of its kind and will meet the demands of customers who want more accessibility to TCBY's healthy product offerings.
The truck features four flavors swirling with a rotating variation of TCBY's extensive product line, including yogurt flavors low in fat, fat free, or no sugar added, in addition to a non-dairy, fat-free sorbet. The TCBY truck also offers a wide range of toppings.
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QSR Industry News » DQ Rolls Out Blizzard, Burger Offerings for Summer
Image Caption: Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger
The Dairy Queen system is kicking off the summer season in June with the addition of cool treats and hot eats including the debut of the Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger, the new Turtle Brownie Blizzard Treat, and new flavors of the award winning Royal Shakes.
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QSR Industry News » Fast Casual Strengthens, Led by Panera, Five Guys
Fast-casual chains strengthened their gains on the overall restaurant industry, with the top 150 fast-casual chains growing 8.4 percent to $21.5 billion in 2011, a faster rate than in 2010 (6.6 percent). In comparison, 2011 sales growth for the Top 500 U.S. chains was 3.5 percent.
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QSR Industry News » Freddy’s Opens Doors in Jefferson City, Missouri
The wait is over for Freddy’s fans in Jefferson City, Missouri. Today, the new Freddy’s location will swing open its doors at 2103 Missouri Blvd.
“Our Freddy’s team has been planning, training, and working on this site for several years,” says franchise partner Eric Cole. “We are very excited to open today and we look forward to being a part of the Jefferson City community for many, many years to come.”
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QSR Industry News » Cousins Subs Sets Up Shop in Glendale, Arizona
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs today announced it will be unwrapping a new location in Glendale, Arizona, on Thursday, May 17.
Wisconsin native Brian Herczeg and his partners–father Les Herczeg, sister Christina Herczeg, and brother-in-law Matt Walsh–will be opening their first Cousins Subs location at 5350 W. Bell Road, Suite 130, Glendale, Arizona, 85308. Walsh will be leading the efforts as part owner and manager of the new store.
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QSR Industry News » WyckWyre Promotes Director of Business Development
WyckWyre is pleased to announce that Lisa DiVirgilio has been promoted to director of business development. DiVirgilio began with WyckWyre as the company's marketing manager in 2011.
In her new role, DiVirgilio will be responsible for further developing new and current customer relationships, managing marketing and public relations campaigns, and executing strategic advertising partnerships.
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QSR Industry News » Sonic Turns to 1010data for Business Analytics
SONIC has embraced 1010data’s Internet-based Big Data Warehouse to analyze billions of records to enable critical business decisions ranging from operations to marketing.
A passionate focus on data analytics is one of the reasons why the fast growing chain, with more than 3,500 locations, has been able to improve operational consistency and product management.
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QSR Industry News » Fazoli’s Continues Sales Streak in April
April was another month of double-digit same-store sales increases at Fazoli’s, thanks to new marketing and hospitality programs launched in early April combined with a recently revamped menu, expanded service, and a new unit design.
The new marketing program spotlights recent changes that include the new look, new menu, table service, and real silverware and plates. In conjunction with the campaign, Fazoli’s rolled out a new service and hospitality program. Both were launched in company markets.
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QSR Industry News » Great American Cookies Hosts Father’s Day Contest
To celebrate Father's Day, Great American Cookies will be hosting a national contest celebrating the Great American Dad. Beginning May 14 through May 28, Great American Cookies fans will have the opportunity to submit a story in 200 words or less detailing why they have the greatest dad in America.
Participants are welcomed to join in the Great American Cookies Great American Dad contest by submitting entries online. As part of Great American Cookies Great American Dad contest two lucky runner-ups will win:
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QSR Industry News » Milio’s Sandwiches Brings Back Mediterranean Trio
A privileged few of us are lucky enough to jet off to Greece or Malta for the summer, but for those left behind, Milio’s Sandwiches is reintroducing its popular Mediterranean sandwich trio, which will be available systemwide between May 21 and Aug. 12.
The trio consists of the veggie hummus supreme and the turkey titan, both featuring black olives and Milio’s original red pepper hummus, and the Mediterranean beef, featuring a spicy Mediterranean relish. Each sandwich will be available for $5.29.
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QSR Industry News » Lewis Loeb Joins Global Franchise Group as CFO
Global Franchise Group, the strategic brand management company, is pleased to introduce its new chief financial officer, Lewis Loeb.
In his position, Loeb will be managing all financial and accounting divisions with the Global Franchise Group family of brands including Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery, Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time, and The Athlete’s Foot. The brands are managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.
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QSR Industry News » Orange Leaf Announces Customized Mobile App
Taking its mission to give patrons the ultimate experience in customization out of the store and into the digital world, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt launched My Orange Leaf, an online microsite and accompanying update to its existing mobile app, specifically designed to give customers a personalized experience with their favorite Orange Leaf store.
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QSR Industry News » Anchor Serves Up Gourmet Classics Container Line
Anchor Packaging’s new Gourmet Classics Series meets the consumers’ desire for a great visual presentation of prepared food.
The Gourmet Classics Series has crystal clear lids with integral anti-fog technology in cold temperatures. With the elimination of condensation, the prepared food and the logo/label information can both be seen.
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QSR Industry News » Bobrick Restroom Guide Covers Latest ADA Standards
Bobrick Washroom Equipment has completed production of the Company’s brand new “Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms,” referencing the 2010 American with Disabilities (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design and the ICC A117.1-2009 Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
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QSR Industry News » Gold Star Chili Launches New Catering Group
Gold Star Chili of Cincinnati announces the launch of a new catering division, offering three ways to add local flavor to any kind of event.
“In the past, Gold Star Chili has offered catering services upon request,” says Charlie Howard, Gold Star Chili’s vice president of marketing and brand development. “This current initiative formalizes catering as a separate corporate division with a newly hired catering coordinator and trained staff.”
The new catering division includes:
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QSR Industry News » UNFI Charity Supports Healthy, Organic Food Systems
United Natural Foods, Inc., the leading national distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods and related products, today announced the establishment of a charitable foundation committed to supporting healthy, sustainable, and organic food systems.
UNFI Foundation is scheduled to launch on Aug. 1, 2012.
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QSR Industry News » Auntie Anne’s Expands its Non-Traditional Venues
Auntie Anne’s has expanded its non-traditional venue lineup to include military bases with the opening of a location at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
The new unit, which opened mid-April at Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss, marks a significant milestone for the iconic soft pretzel company whose growth plan includes considerable focus in the development of locations in supplementary non-traditional venues.
The new location is independently owned and operated by franchise partner, Milap Maniar.
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QSR Industry News » Chick-fil-A Promotes Five Executives to EVP
Dan T. Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is proud to announce the promotion of each member of the company’s executive committee from senior vice president to executive vice president, effective immediately.
Donald “Bubba” Cathy, Perry Ragsdale, Steve Robinson, James “Buck” McCabe, and Tim Tassopoulos received the new title in recognition of the leadership, wisdom, and guidance that they have given the restaurant chain as a team over the years.
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QSR Industry News » Knouse Foods Receives Supplier Excellence Award
Established fruit grower-owned cooperative Knouse Foods received a Sysco Supplier Excellence Award for fiscal year 2011, recognizing the company as a Bronze Supplier in the canned foods category.
As a leading foodservice distributor, Sysco’s Top 100 Supplier Recognition Program honors companies that regularly meet or exceed exacting standards as well as demonstrate superiority in sales growth, sales support, service levels, promotional activity, commitment to quality, and product innovation.
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QSR Industry News » Groupon Rewards Launches for Businesses Nationwide
Groupon announced the nationwide launch of Groupon Rewards, an easy-to-use loyalty program for merchants that enables them to offer customers special Rewards for repeat business.
After a successful pilot program in Philadelphia, Groupon Rewards is now open to U.S. merchants, regardless of whether the business has previously run a Groupon deal.
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