 | Three towns in The Netherlands have been chosen by McDonald's to include new solar carports built to offer customers an ecological way to protect their cars. The McDonald's restaurants, in Alkmaar, Schagen and Burgerbrug, will each feature an 8-car … |
| Pollo Tropical has opened its 32nd internationally franchised location, and its second in Panama City, Panama. The two-level restaurant is located in a new entertainment and dining complex in the Multi-Plaza shopping center. Other international … | |
 | Tim Hortons Inc. announced the appointment of Marc Caira as president and CEO, effective July 2. He replaces Paul House, who will become non-executive chairman of the board of directors at that time. Caira will also stand for election as a director … |
| Today marks the 20th anniversary of McDonald's Canada McHappy Day, a fundraising event where $1 from every Big Mac sandwich, Happy Meal and hot McCafé beverage sold will be donated to Ronald McDonald Houses and other local children's … | |
| McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.6 percent in April, mostly due to the continued challenging global economy. Europe sales, for example, were down 2.4 percent, while the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and … | |
| Another meat supply scandal has hit the China food industry. Shanghai authorities are now testing mislabeled mutton from a wholesaler that was initially rumored to supply Yum! Brands' Little Sheep hot pot chain. However, Yum! said on Monday that its … | |
| Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries will expand across China through a master development agreement signed with ICON. The agreement with ICON marks the brand's first foray into China. The development agreement calls for ICON to open at least 100 … | |
| Burger King announced the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary Burger King GmbH and its 91 company-owned restaurants in Germany to Yi-Ko Holding GmbH, owned and operated by Ergün Yildiz and Alexander Kolobov. As part of the transaction, Yi-Ko … | |
| McDonald's CEO Don Thompson sat down for an interview on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" program last week and offered a few insights into the company's China business, menu pipeline and efforts to attract the millennial consumer. Highlights from the … | |
| Burger King Worldwide Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Although earnings per share grew 49 percent in Q1, the brand turned in negative comparable sales of 1.4 percent globally. CEO Bernardo Hees attributed … | |
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2011 Top 100 Movers and Shakers
FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.Type: GuideSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Mobile Tablets, Handhelds Mobilize Workforce to Increase Productivity, Improve Service
In today's fast-paced world, it's important for restaurant staff to have flexibility — and a reliable platform — in customer service. Mobile point-of-service units allow for on-the-go …Type: Special ReportSource: QSR Automations
