Increased ad exposure leads to strong revenue growth for Ad Systems

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July 27, 2010

Ad Systems Communications, Inc., which provides digital media and video communications for cable television networks, announced its second quarter revenue will…

FDA's Reportable Food Registry discusses first results

July 27, 2010

The FDA will hold a conference call with media to discuss the first seven months of operation of the Reportable Food Registry, the electronic portal required…

Knotice unveils new direct digital marketing tools for restos

July 27, 2010

Knotice, a provider of on-demand software and services that maximize the ROI of direct digital marketing through process automation, increased relevance, and…

McDonald's announces new fundraising program to benefit Ronald McDonald House

July 27, 2010

A new fundraising program, coupled with an online campaign effort, has been launched by McDonald's specifically to benefit its Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Are you ready for IRS audits?

By Richard Yelton

Subway adds 1,000 new stores throughout the world

July 26, 2010

With the halfway mark of 2010 coming and going, the Subway restaurant chain has 1,000 reasons to be excited. The chain announced in a press release that it has…

China QSRs jump on menu labeling bandwagon

July 26, 2010

In keeping with the latest theme of menu labeling, a handful of quick-service restaurants in China have joined a campaign to label nutritional information on…

India's QSR market growth staggering

July 26, 2010

It's no wonder many quick-service restaurant chains have been expanding in India or, at least, eyeing the Indian market. According to a recently released…

More than $8 million in financing approved for eight Burger King restaurants

July 26, 2010

Ghai Management Services, Inc., a Burger King franchisee based in Fremont, Calif., has been approved for $8.4 million in financing to open eight Burger King…

Whataburger seeking original players from 1950s baseball team

July 26, 2010

This is a special year for Whataburger, as the chain marks its 60th anniversary. In celebration of the milestone, Whataburger is conducting a multi-state…

Top 10 food product innovation workshop requests

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What new food and beverage product innovation workshops would research chefs and food technologists most like to attend?

Culver's debuts new, peppery ButterBurger

July 25, 2010

Culver's added a new player to its ButterBurger line-up. Starting today, and for a limited time, the Pepper Grinder Bacon ButterBurger is available at all…

Wendy's International tags DemandTec to drive customer loyalty

July 25, 2010

DemandTec, Inc. has been chosen to provide its predictive merchandising, marketing, trade and shopper analytics solutions for Wendy's International.

Australian government considers publishing nutritional information

July 25, 2010

In a move that could perhaps follow the United States' lead, New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, will hold a "fast food forum" on Aug. 16 to…

British QSRs abandon call to display calorie counts

July 25, 2010

Britain's Food Standards Agency's trial to print calorie counts next to items at quick-service restaurants has been a bit of a bust thus far.

Dunkin Brands Inc. and Sonic Corp. likely affected by Ambac case

July 25, 2010

Ambac Assurance Corp. now has more than $67 billion of its insurance coverage placed into a special receivership fund. The case has been playing out for more…

Commentary: A restaurateur’s opinion on mandated menu labeling

Jeff Sinelli considers legislation to be beneficial, but cautions against relying solely on the restaurant industry to provide nutrition education.

McDonald's Corp. second quarter sales boosted by global presence

July 22, 2010

McDonald's attributed a strong first quarter showing to a new beverage lineup, including premium roast coffees and the McCafe espresso-based drinks. McDonald's…

El Pollo Loco welcomes back the Queso Crunch Burrito

July 22, 2010

El Pollo Loco has kicked things up a notch with the reintroduction of its limited-time-only Queso Crunch Burrito. The item first appeared briefly in 2008, and…

Local Popeyes owners accused of not paying sales tax

July 22, 2010

The owners of five Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants in the Indianapolis-area have been accused of avoiding the state's sales tax.