 | The media has been focused on recapping the previous year as they do each January. I have never been clear if this is to point out the cleverness and accuracy of forecasters from the previous year or to ask, "What on earth were we all thinking … |
 | Imagine how much the headline raised the temperature of restaurant operators: "McDonald's Fined $1.8 Million in Brazil for Happy Meal Toy Giveaway." If it could happen there, the initial steps have already been taken to make it happen here. The next … |
 | Subway's debut overseas was in Bahrain in 1984. When the chain's original franchise director Dick Pilchen first saw the chain's logo displayed in a foreign land, he described the experience as "very emotional." Now Subway plans on opening more than … |
 | Have you ever felt you have depleted your creativity of new food and beverage product ideas? Or your performance review is coming up in 6 months, and you're not meeting your performance objectives for new product introductions? Allow me to suggest a … |
| The Dairy Queen system, part of Berkshire Hathaway, opened its 500th location in China this week, and has plans to open more than 100 new restaurants in the country by the end of 2012. China has been the strongest international expansion market for … | |
| McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 6.7 percent in January. Sales in the U.S. were up 7.8 percent on the heels of the recent Chicken McBites launch. Breakfast, the McCafe line and core items such as the Big Mac also … | |
| Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Giorgio Minardi as the president of its International division. Minardi will be responsible for strategically expanding the presence of both brands … | |
 | Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has found its sweet spot in China, posting 19 percent same-store sales growth in that country in 2011. The company reported results for its fourth quarter and full year 2011, ended Dec. 31, once again proving why it … |
| At the Dublin Web Summit late last year, Irish utility Electric Ireland set up a Twitter powered pop-up Tweet cafe, allowing customers to tweet their orders and keep an eye on a digital signage display to keep track of their place in line. Using … | |
| Subway, the most ubiquitous restaurant chain in the world, is still entering unchartered territory. The company plans on making its debut in Estonia in the next few months, according to news outlet Aeripaeev. Subway's development manager for … | |
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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
