Burger King sells $1 gift cards
Dec 07, 2009
MIAMI Burger King is making gift-giving for less-intimate acquaintances easier and promoting its new dollar double cheeseburger with a collection of 20 cheeky holiday greeting cards that each come with a crisp $1 bill. The cards...
Great New Hampshire prepares two new brands for growth push
Great New Hampshire prepares two new brands for growth push
Dec 07, 2009
BEDFORD N.H. —Despite a business environment that’s led many restaurateurs to gripe and others to close their doors, the team at Great New Hampshire Restaurants is upbeat and gearing for growth. ...
Quiznos, franchisees look to settle dispute
Quiznos, franchisees look to settle dispute
Dec 07, 2009
CHICAGO Quiznos Sub franchisees alleging violations of U.S. racketeering and corruption statutes by their franchisor was granted preliminary approval Nov. 20 by a U.S. District Court judge and could significantly alter the relationship of the...
Jamba Juice offers $1 oatmeal
Dec 07, 2009
EMERYVILLE Calif. Jamba Juice will offer its hot oatmeal for $1 through Friday as part of the smoothie chain’s ongoing “Feel Good Campaign.”The temporary $1 price is less than half the typical recommended price of $2.95. Made from steel-cut oats...
Houston’s pro-business climate cooks up Texas-sized recovery
Houston’s pro-business climate cooks up Texas-sized recovery
Dec 07, 2009
HOUSTON —Just a little more than a year after being buffeted by Hurricane Ike and the nation’s credit collapse, this Texas port city is nonetheless in the midst of a restaurant boom. As other...
Consumers go out for bold flavors they can’t make at home
Consumers go out for bold flavors they can’t make at home
Dec 07, 2009
Bold flavors are the key to strengthening weak restaurant sales, according to new data from The NPD Group.Consumers may be cash-strapped, but operators can prompt spending by appealing to consumers’ desire for stronger flavor profiles and giving...
Restaurants raise a glass to Repeal Day
Restaurants raise a glass to Repeal Day
Dec 04, 2009
With the heightened interest in classic cocktails and cocktail history, restaurants and bars across the country are celebrating this Saturday’s Repeal Day with promotions and special menus. On Dec. 5, 1933, Prohibition ended in the...
Papa John’s to keep franchisee incentives
Dec 03, 2009
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BARK HOT DOGS — Brooklyn, N.Y.
BARK HOT DOGS — Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dec 03, 2009
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IFA predicts lending shortfall for franchisees
Dec 02, 2009
WASHINGTON The continuing credit crisis will lead to a $3.4 billion shortfall in lending to franchise businesses in 2010 unless the government intervenes, according to new data released Wednesday by the International Franchise Association. The IFA...
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