'Don't Touch My Perks': Companies that Eliminate Them Risk Employee Backlash
Earlier this summer, when employees first learned of a Google plan to upgrade and dramatically raise the price of its day care program, they wept, according to an article in the New York Times. ...more

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Two Executives Join Bennigan's Franchising Company to Support Revitalization
Industry Veterans Benham and Runco to Help Develop Franchise System ...more

Quiznos Appoints Dave Deno as Chief Executive Officer and Greg Brenneman as Executive Chairman
Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced that as of September 30, 2008 Dave Deno has been promoted from President to President and CEO and Greg Brenneman has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board. ...more

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Brinker International Announces Agreement to Sell Majority Interest in Romano's Macaroni Grill(R) to Golden Gate Capital
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Mac Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital, for the sale of a majority interest in Romano's Macaroni Grill. Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm. ...more

J. Christopher's Set to Expand Through New Franchising Effort
The Atlanta-area Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant Targets Atlanta, Nashville, Macon, Tampa, Birmingham, Charlotte and Jacksonville ...more

Dunkin' Donuts Announces Unique Franchising Opportunity in Select Cities
Seeking One Qualified Franchisee to Develop Entire Market ...more

Quiznos Announces Significant International Expansion
Recent Agreements Signed in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Eastern Europe and Dominican Republic with Letters of Intent Signed in India and Brazil ...more

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Cold Stone Creamery Reaches Milestone Store Openings in International Market
Cold Stone Creamery Opens New Stores Throughout Asia, Reaching the 100th Store Mark ...more

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BK franchisee: Online screening of job applicants helps keep turnover low
The softening economy may be causing résumés and job applications to pile up for some restaurant operators, but the influx of job seekers does not eliminate the need to thoroughly screen future employees, said Bill Angott, chief operating officer for Southfield, Mich.-based Team Schostak Family Restaurant, a quick-service franchisee ...more

U.K. Restaurateurs could go hungry as tips ruling raises costs
Bars and restaurants will pay a high price now service charge no longer counts towards an employees' pay packet. In fact, costs for the average restaurant chain could be driven up by up to 10%, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP reveals. ...more

McDonald's Brings New Specialty Coffees to Central Ohio
McCafe Coffees include Lattes, Cappuccinos and Mochas ...more

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