International Dairy Queen chief executive Chuck Mooty laughs when asked why, to some observers, half of all Dairy Queens look like they are barely surviving. “That reason is a big part of why we are reinvigorating and becoming...
The influence of family can be a powerful motivator, but it was particularly important in the case of Warren Kingsbury, a new franchisee with Peter Piper Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz. He recently signed up to open five Peter Piper...
Juicy, half-pound burgers are the cornerstone of the menu at Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern, the chain owned by Plano, Texas-based Metromedia Restaurant Group, but don’t bother asking for one “medium-rare.” Like many restaurant...
GRAND RAPIDS Mich. A group representing 90 Dairy Queen franchisees in Michigan has sued franchisor American Dairy Queen over a requirement that they convert their stores to either a DQ Grill & Chill or a DQ/Orange Julius format as a condition of...
More restaurants are discovering that targeting consumers in the workplace has become a vital part of their marketing strategy to spark new-product sales, generate repeat business and introduce concepts in new markets. Though that’s not...
CHICAGO —Although beverage sales make up a large chunk of the profit in many foodservice operations, just a small fraction of resources are focused on drink promotions. Recently, a group of drink...
CANTON, MASS. Baskin-Robbins has taken the next step to reinvigorate its 61-year-old brand with the launch of its first TV campaign in two years. —The campaign and a commitment to roll out innovative products year-round continue...
MINNEAPOLIS Dairy Queen is rolling out freshly baked waffle bowls and cones on May 1. The menu additions can be ordered plain or chocolate coated and filled with soft-serve ice cream. In addition, waffle bowl sundaes will be available in three...
