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March 22, 2012
Baskin-Robbins signs franchise deal for Mexico units
Franchisee plans to open 25 new units this year
November 1, 2011
Arby's new board led by Jon Luther
Luther is also nonexecutive chairman of Dunkin’ Brands Inc.
September 23, 2011
Dunkin’ Brands International president departs
Neal Yanofsky is leaving his post as president of Dunkin’ Brands' international division
August 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts launches social media promos
Dunkin’ Donuts has launched two social media campaigns as a reward to customers
August 4, 2011
Commodity costs drive price hikes at Dunkin’
Dunkin’ increases prices in response to the rising costs of coffee and milk
August 3, 2011
Dunkin' Brands Group 2Q profits slip
Increased charges and expenses affected earnings
July 29, 2011
NRN Weekly Wrap: Top 10 stories
Quick-service chains McDonald's and Dunkin' Brands made big news
June 27, 2011
Chains aim for summer sales with frozen drinks and treats
Restaurant chains are taking advantage of warmer temperatures to offer sales-building, ice-cold drinks.
June 23, 2011
Dunkin’ Brands joins Marvel in ‘Captain America’ promo
Dunkin’ teams up with Captain America
March 21, 2011
Recent deals point to a gradual thawing in frozen credit
Access to capital still dominates the list of restaurant industry challenges, but there are signs that change is in the air.

February 3, 2011
Dunkin' sees 50% hike in development deals
Dunkin' Donuts credits existing franchisees and incentives for increase in 2010
December 2, 2010
CPK launches first China outlet
Casual dining brand plans Asia expansion
November 7, 2010
Looming federal regulations on menu labeling present challenges for chains
Chain restaurants nationwide are re-evaluating the way they develop their dishes as they brace for regulations requiring them to list calorie information on menus.

August 25, 2010
Dunkin' adds 338 units in first half of 2010
New Dunkin' Donut stores include 75 in the United States
August 23, 2010
New rules for gift cards go into effect
Federal legislation impacts expiration dates and fees
August 3, 2010
Flatbread trend anything but flat
Menu planners agree that flatbreads will be used in more ways by more foodservice operations in the months ahead. The unanimity ends with their predictions of what forms the variation might take.
July 6, 2010
Dunkin' drivers postpone strike
A union representing drivers for Dunkin' Donuts' largest distributor in New England has postponed plans to strike after making progress in contract negotiations.
June 28, 2010
Taking stock

When Logan’s Roadhouse earlier this month filed for a $200 million initial public offering, some wondered if the long dark winter for restaurant IPOs was over.


No restaurant companies have attempted an initial public offering since 2008, when the economy accelerated its slide into the Great Recession. Since then, the volatile stock market and global financial crises have kept investors wary of IPOs, which are seen as riskier bets — particularly those in the economically vulnerable restaurant industry.


June 14, 2010
MenuMasters honors culinary innovation

“Culinary arts is a mix of art, science and commerce that occasionally brings about greatness,” said Chris Keating, associate publisher of Nation’s Restaurant News, which joined Ventura Foods in honoring excellence in menu development during their annual MenuMasters celebration.


Nearly 400 people gathered for the event, which was held at the Drake Hotel in Chicago on May 22, during the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. Prior to the awards ceremony, attendees sampled the winning fare as they networked. 


May 16, 2010
Hall of Fame: Jon Luther
When Jon Luther became president of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in 1997, he sought out Louisiana...
May 8, 2010
Nation’s Restaurant News selects 2010 MenuMasters
Nation's Restaurant News will honor six chains and two industry veterans for their culinary innovations during the 2010 MenuMasters awards May 22 in Chicago.
April 28, 2010
Papa John's names Thompson co-CEO with Schnatter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Papa John’s International Inc. has appointed president and chief operating officer Jude Thompson...
April 20, 2010
Nation’s Restaurant News selects 2010 MenuMasters
NEW YORK Neither a sour economy nor consumer reluctance to dine out dampened the creative...
March 14, 2010
Dunkin’ Donuts reports 2009 growth
CANTON Mass. Dunkin’ Donuts said Monday it opened 351 net new locations worldwide in 2009,...
January 7, 2010
Restaurants look for a place in customers’ diet plans
In this season of calorie counting and New Year’s resolutions, restaurant chains are reaching out...
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