2009 NRA - Food

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2008 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show

A Local DQ Blizzardmobile Tour Stop

Dairy Queen launched the DQ Blizzardmobile this summer to promote the 25th birthday of the brand.

NRA 2010: Highlights from Chicago

Rex’s Chicken makes comeback

Trufoods four QSR brands

The franchising company is made up of four small, but growing chains: Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips, Ritter’s Frozen Custard, Wall Street Deli and…

Wendy’s new premium salads

Wendy’s takes its "Real" positioning one step further by upgrading its entrée salads to a line of premium offerings featuring a total of 14 fresh ingredients.

Marble Slab Creamery rebrands

The company launched its rebranding effort in April 2009 to better reflect its gourmet ice cream experience.

Burger King goes pop

New packaging initiative emulates Pop Art movement of the 1950s.

Arby's launches social media campaign to promo value LTO

June 30, 2010

Arby's is using its first social media campaign to promote a new limited-time-offer sandwich designed for its value meal. The Junior Deluxe debuts this…

Stockholders approve CKE Restaurants takeover by Apollo

June 30, 2010

It's official. Stockholders of CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, approved the proposal of merger on Wednesday by…

Wendy's/Arby's Group plans to re-enter Japan with co-branded stores

June 30, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., plans to re-enter the Japanese market and is looking for operators. WAI is…

Cold Stone promos Gold Cone flavors with Facebook contest

June 30, 2010

Cold Stone Creamery has launched its first Facebook contest, offering the grand prize winner a chance to create an original ice cream flavor that will be in…

Restaurant industry outlook softened in May

June 30, 2010

The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell below 100 for…

Tasti-D-Lite to expand across the U.S.

June 30, 2010

Tasti D-Lite is continuing its rapid expansion plans with the announcement of three area development agreements with commitments for 65 locations in Dallas…

PRSCamp: Taco Bell addresses HR challenges

At the recent People Report Workforce Symposium Summer Camp, the Taco Bell HR team shared ways the company is working to improve retention and upgrade the…

Driving Operational Excellence

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses QSR operators face. Workforce management automation can help ensure the hiring of more productive employees…

Market Force restaurant study reveals jump in consumer confidence

June 29, 2010

Consumer confidence is on the rise when it comes to eating out, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information, a customer intelligence and…

Wendy's readies for new premium salad launch

June 29, 2010

Wendy's will announce its new lineup of premium salads next week, but the salads are already in many stores and posted on the company's website.The new…

Teamsters threaten strike against Dunkin' Brands distributor

June 29, 2010

A Boston-based union that has protested and threatened boycotts against Dunkin' Donuts over a contract dispute with one of its distributors is now talking…