Due to the state of the economy in 2009, Dunkin’ Brands gave franchise owners a pass on their 10-year remodel obligations, but now franchise owners who were due to remodel last year or are due this year, by and large, … [Read more...]
McDonald’s wants to rewrap restaurants
April 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Kathy Bergen rports in the Chicago Tribune reports that a McDonalds internal memo emphasizes cash incentives for updates consultant says chain wants to be like Starbucks. As McDonald's Corp. moves more deeply into the … [Read more...]
McDonald’s US Sales Getting Boost From Breakfast, Snacking
March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Paul Ziobro, of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES reports that McDonald's Corp.'s (MCD) domestic same-store sales are getting the biggest boost from breakfast and snacking items, helped by recent launches of a $1 breakfast menu and … [Read more...]
To Keep Guests, Fast Food Loses the Fiberglass Decor
March 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Brandweek reports that with slate floors and subdued lighting, Arne Jacobsen-inspired egg-chairs and printed wall panels by French architect Philippe Avanzi, a certain lunch spot in Manhattan’s uber-hip Chelsea … [Read more...]
Quiznos Loans Franchisees Capital for Reimage Program
October 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
David Farkas reports in Chain Leader that to revitalize its brand, Quiznos is rolling out a new decor package and upgraded training. To get franchisees to buy in, the restaurant chain is loaning them the … [Read more...]
