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Franchise Vet Wins Perkins' Franchisee of the Year Award

QSR magazine — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Perkins & Marie Callender’s recognized its Franchisee of the Year, Dan Esmond, owner/operator of four Perkins Restaurants & Bakeries in Lawrence, Topeka, Great Bend, and McPherson, Kansas.

The Corner of Innovation

QSR magazine — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:06:00 +0000

Corner Bakery Café’s new menu items push fast-casual boundaries.

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Corner Bakery's Garden Gate Scrambler

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Corner Bakery

In a push to distinguish itself from growing competition in the fast-casual bakery-café space, Corner Bakery Café is doubling down on menu innovation.

The 22-year-old, Dallas-based chain recently leveraged its high-quality kitchen equipment and capabilities, as well as more than 40 fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily to its stores, to launch a handful of seasonal offerings.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Smoke Up the Breakfast Menu

QSR magazine — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:04:35 +0000

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s present a smokin’ new addition to their lineup of Made from Scratch Biscuits with the Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit.

Previously a limited-time offer at Hardee’s, the popular breakfast menu item is back and now available at all Hardee’s restaurants and at all Carl’s Jr. locations that serve Made from Scratch Biscuits.

Dunkin' Donuts Grows Healthy Menu With Turkey Sausage

QSR magazine — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Helping guests greet the warm weather with more smart choices, Dunkin’ Donuts announced a permanent addition to its DDSMART menu: the Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich.

A breakfast sandwich option under 400 calories, the new sandwich features a fried egg topped with turkey sausage and a slice of reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, served on an oven-toasted English Muffin.

Standout Store: Dunkin’ Donuts

QSR magazine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:06:00 +0000

Paterson, New Jersey, location undergoes major brand overhaul.

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Employees at this Dunkin’ Donuts in Paterson, New Jersey, were determined to turn a struggling unit around with a focus on fresh product and customer outreach.

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Dunkin’ Donuts

Adam Goldman entered the Dunkin’ Donuts system in 2010, purchasing a pair of stores in Paterson, New Jersey, that included a forgotten downtown spot.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, Goldman raised the downtown unit’s prospects with an unrelenting focus on fresh product and high-level customer service. Today, Goldman’s shop is enjoying its second consecutive year of double-digit sales growth.

The 45-year-old former IBM executive discusses his store’s turnaround.

What immediate changes did you make?

Bojangles’ Offers Race Fans Chance to Win Chevy Camaro

QSR magazine — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:52:45 +0000

The driver who crosses the finish line first at Darlington Raceway won’t be the only winner at this year’s Bojangles’ Southern 500. To celebrate its second year sponsoring South Carolina’s only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, Bojangles’ has created the Bojangles’ Southern 500 Sweepstakes, giving away a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro and four VIP trips to the race in Darlington, South Carolina. Entrants will also have the opportunity to pick the top 10 drivers of the Bojangles’ Southern 500 for a chance to take home $1 million.

Guests Can Now "Dew" Lunch at Honey Dew Donuts

QSR magazine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Honey Dew Donuts is no longer just a morning go-to for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Now it’s also a lunch spot.

The New England–based company is excited to announce its very first official lunch sandwich, Willow Tree Chicken Salad on a multi-grain croissant.

Made to order, this hearty sandwich is full of fresh, all white meat chicken and savory flavors, layered on a seeded multi-grain croissant.

Both the chicken salad and the multi-grain croissant are brand new items for the chain.

Dunkin' Donuts Signs On for Seven in Utah

QSR magazine — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Dunkin’ Donuts announced the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchisee Sizzling Donuts for seven new restaurants in communities throughout northern Utah.

The first restaurant in the northern Utah area—consisting of communities north of Bountiful—is planned to open in 2013, with the remainder by 2020.

Maui Wowi Cruises Into Riyadh with Drive-Thru Units

QSR magazine — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:44:40 +0000

The first of many new drive-thru locations for Maui Wowi Hawaiian will be coming soon to Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The master franchisee, who operates under the name Takween Commercial Investments Co., will be leading the new development alongside new operations director Yasser Zaki, adding to the coffee and smoothie company’s presence in the Middle East and bringing the convenience of the drive-thru concept to Riyadh.

Huddle House Puts on Fresh Face, Readies for Growth

QSR magazine — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:30:00 +0000

The times are a changin' at family-dining chain Huddle House. With new CEO Michael Abt on board since October 2012, an updated design prototype, and a sharper focus on franchisee growth and profitability, the brand is ready to hit new heights in 2013 and beyond.

To ensure its success, Abt says the brand will continue its long-time focus on growth in small markets, which allows each operator to truly connect with the local community and get to know customers on a personal level.