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New PCI guidelines will go live Jan. 1, 2014
November 11, 2013
The PCI Security Standards Council, an open, global forum for the development of payment card security standards, has published version 3.0 of the PCI Data…
read nowMcAlister's rolls out new recipes, bigger portions
November 11, 2013
McAlister's Deli has launched a line of new "Big Bold Sandwiches," according to a company press release.
read nowWingstop celebrates several openings
November 11, 2013
Wingstop has opened several new locations, including its second unit in Portland, Ore. The new opening is part of a multiunit development agreement with…
read nowPie Five sets its sights on Music City
November 11, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Co. will make its debut in Nashville, Tenn., in the early part of 2014. The brand announced today it has awarded 10 franchise units to Rich…
read nowPresident Obama reportedly supports $10.10 minimum wage
November 11, 2013
Reports surfaced last week that President Obama supports an increase in the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, from the current $7.25 an hour. This…
read nowMOOYAH targets Midwest
November 8, 2013
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced a focused growth plan targeting Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois. The chain has enlisted the…
read nowE-FLEX coalition files comments with IRS
November 8, 2013
Backed by the National Restaurant Association, the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition has filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service…
read nowThe Pizza Studio opening 20 units in San Diego
November 7, 2013
Los Angeles' The Pizza Studio will expand into San Diego County after signing a multi-unit development agreement for 20 new locations with veteran restaurant…
read nowAffordable Health Benefits Coalition launches
November 7, 2013
The Affordable Health Benefits Coalition has been launched by a group of organizations, including the National Council of Chain Restaurants, with the common…
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FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
November 7, 2013
The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.
read nowDel Taco aims at fast casual segment with 'Epic Burrito' launch
November 7, 2013
Del Taco seems to have Chipotle in its target with today's launch of its Epic Burritos line; three new burritos that range from 14 to 18.5 ounces in weight and…
read nowDemand for spicy food on the rise
November 7, 2013
A new report from market research firm Technomic shows that most consumers are willing to try a new menu item with an "innovative flavor," and are more likely…
read nowMaui Wowi doubles discount for veteran franchisees
November 7, 2013
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is continuing its efforts to support veterans by bringing back its "double discount" off the franchise fee during the months of November and…
read nowNRA now accepting nominations for Operator Innovation Awards
November 7, 2013
The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual Operator Innovations Awards, which celebrate restaurant operators who are…
read nowCorner Bakery honors top franchisees
November 7, 2013
Corner Bakery Café this week named CB Rest Holdings of Boca Raton, Fla., as Franchise Partner of the Year, while Buon Hospitality of Pleasanton, Calif., was…
read nowSalsarita's gets on board with DMBs
November 7, 2013
Salsarita's has successfully rolled out a digital menu board solution in 46 stores, according to a company press release, which also that said WAND Corporation…
read nowDickey's partnering with veteran outreach program
November 7, 2013
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc. today announced a partnership with Hope for the Brave, a North Texas organization focused on building awareness and…
read nowCaribou rolls out holiday merch, flavors
November 7, 2013
Minnesota-based Caribou Coffee is partnering with Faribault Woolen Mill Co. to provide customers with luxury items perfect for holiday gifts, including coffee…
read nowEinstein Bros. opening 30 non-traditional units
November 7, 2013
Einstein Bros. Bagels has added 30 new licensed locations across the country over the past nine months, accelerating the restaurant brand's successful growth…
read nowCowboy Chicken gets in the turkey business for holiday season
November 7, 2013
Cowboy Chicken — Wood Fire Rotisserie has brought its holiday Wood Fire Rotisserie Turkey for a limited time. Just the way the wood-fire rotisserie chicken is…
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