Restaurant Chains get a Higher Education

Einstein Bros. unit on campus of University of Nevada–Las Vegas

Dunkin' Donuts has been very agressive securing college campus locations. Mark Brandau of the Nation's Restaurant News reports that Denny’s, Bojangles’, Einstein Bros., Moe’s Southwest Grill share lessons learned … [Read more...]

Yum! to sell Long John Silver’s, A&W to Franchisees

Long John Silver's and A & W

Nation's Restaurant News reports that Yum! Brands Inc. has signed definitive agreements to sell Long John Silver’s  Inc. and A&W Restaurants Inc. to two separate groups of franchisees, the  company said … [Read more...]

Heartland Restaurant Group Grows by Building Customer Loyalty One Donut at a Time

Anthony Braun, Heartland Restaurant Group’s COO, says his employees’ relationships with the company’s guests is what drives revenue growth.

Tim Schooley of the Pittsburgh Business Times writes, ask Anthony Braun why the Heartland Restaurant Group continues to grow and thrive, and he quickly turns it into a survey question to shoot past some of his … [Read more...]

DDIFO Calls for Franchise Owner Stories

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As an independent franchise owner’s association, one of the primary objectives for DDIFO is to share franchisee experiences and best practices. By telling such stories, DDIFO aims to shed light on the wealth of … [Read more...]

Dunkin’ Raising $$ One Cup at a Time

Dunkin' K-Cups available at a DD near you...soon!

Josh Kosman of the NY Post reports thats Dunkin’ Donuts kicked off its IPO road show by brewing some single-serve cup  coffee for investors. Dunkin' K-Cups available at a DD near you...soon!The doughnut-and-coffee … [Read more...]

Simsbury Runs on Dunkin’

New Dunkin' Donuts in Simsbury is open for business

Stephanie Riefe reports at SimsburyPatch.com that the new Dunkin' Donuts — located at 142 Hopmeadow Street in Weatogue — is open for business. When construction broke ground several months ago the idea was to be … [Read more...]

Subway Tests Café Format

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Paul Frumkin reports in Nation's Restaurant News that sandwich giant Subway is testing a more upscale format called Subway Café, which the company hopes will address the needs of franchisees looking to open in office … [Read more...]

Union Leaders Aren’t Giving Up on Your Crew

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Labor unions have struggled to make quick-service inroads, but remain steadfast in their attempts to organize fast food employees. Daniel Smith reports at QSR Magazine that Jimmy John’s boasts more than 1,000 stores … [Read more...]

Tim Hortons Sees U.S. as Prime Growth Opportunity

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S. John Tilak reports at Reuters that Tim Hortons Inc isn't content to be Canada's largest restaurant chain, not when the biggest consumer market in the world lies at its doorstep. Even though Canada's … [Read more...]

Native to Area Creates New Menu Items for Dunkin’ Donuts in Buffalo

Dunkin’ Donuts chef Jeff Miller presents the new savory afternoon items available to purchase at the Buffalo locations of the fast food chain. Miller is a Kenmore native and was the driving force behind the creation of the new menu.

Danielle Haynes reports in The Tonawanda News that Dunkin’ Donuts just launched a new menu of savory afternoon items created exclusively for Buffalonians, by a Buffalonian. Well, a Kenmore native, actually. Jeff … [Read more...]