Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new Peppermint Mocha Latte topped with whipped cream and a mocha drizzle available through late December at participating restaurants. The company said that lattes are made with … [Read more...]
Largest BK Franchisee Staying Loyal to the King
November 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Buffalo News Business Today reports that the Syracuse-based company that is the largest single owner of Burger King franchises is standing by the chain’s promotion of a cut-rate double cheeseburger, and is not … [Read more...]
Coffee Stocks are Piping Hot these Days
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Matt Krantz reports at USA TODAY that it looks like coffee is starting to perk up on Wall Street. While the broad market is struggling to hold its recent gains, shares of five of the largest publicly traded coffee … [Read more...]
Peet’s Ups Bid as it Duels Green Mountain for Diedrich Coffee
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
USA Today reports that coffee chain retailer Peet's Coffee & Tea said Monday it has raised its offer for the wholesale roaster and distributor Diedrich Coffee about 24% to $265 million. Peet's (PEET) said Monday its … [Read more...]
Quiznos Settles 4 class-action Suits by Franchisees
November 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Denver Business Journal reports that four class-action lawsuits brought by Quiznos franchisees against the Denver-based sandwich-shop chain have been settled, the company and the plaintiffs’ law firms said … [Read more...]
J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter Profit Soars on Coffee
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Miami Herald reports that J.M. Smucker Co. nearly tripled its profit in the second quarter as the addition of Folgers coffee gave a jolt to its lineup and lower commodity prices for coffee beans and other items … [Read more...]
Friendly’s Ice Cream with Your Bruegger’s Bagel?
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Boston Globe rerport that you shouldn't be surprised to see a retail operation offering Friendly's Ice Cream menu items along with Bruegger's Bagels at the same airport location some day. Friendly's, which is … [Read more...]
Local Stores Prepare for Black Friday
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WRNG Channel 12 in Binghampton reports that the countdown is on for one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Retails stores are busy today, getting ready for Black Friday shoppers. Watch the video that … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ trills about Fa-La-La-La Lattes
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The staff at the Boston Globe reports that the Dunkin' Donuts publicity department doesn't believe much in down-time, where carpal tunnel syndrome is presumably rampant among the prolific flacks typing up all those press … [Read more...]
Carlyle to Run Conn. Roadside Service Stops
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Firm to get share of revenue for renovating, managing centers Thomas Heath of The Washington Post writes that the Carlyle Group said Thursday that it has signed a deal with Connecticut to refurbish and run the … [Read more...]
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