Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Nathan's Famous reports 7th straight year of revenue growth

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June 10, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported another good year, the company's seventh consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations. The…

McDonald's France ad featuring gay teen among top viral videos

June 10, 2010

An ad campaign by McDonald's France featuring a gay teen has garnered more than 2.15 million views as news about the campaign went viral. The video debuted at…

QSR R&D has way to go to be called 'innovative'

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Few true foodservice innovations have hit the QSR industry in years, despite R&D centers changing their titles.

Burger King ribs sell out earlier than expected

June 10, 2010

Earlier this week, Burger King reported that the chain had sold its 10 millionth rib, a limited-time only product with casual dining pricing. Critics doubted…

Mocapay gives restaurateurs easier gateways to mobile marketing

June 9, 2010

Mocapay has announced a strategic partnership with Postec Inc., an independent provider of custom point of sale solutions, to allow merchants using that POS…

Popeyes giving away free tea on June 12 to celebrate 38th anniversary

June 9, 2010

To celebrate its 38th Anniversary and promote its new Cane Sweeeet Tea, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., is giving customers a…

McDonald's searching for next music stars

June 9, 2010

McDonald's is offering up-and-coming music artists an opportunity to launch their careers by starring in an upcoming McDonald's commercial. The program is in…

People Report: Seven ways to engage your workforce

June 9, 2010

The first full day of the People Report Summer Camp Conference offered a lineup of experiences for attendees that addressed many of the ways restaurant brands…

Survey highlights complex public perceptions about food quality

It's the single biggest driver to your restaurant -- but not just interpreted by consistency, or even food safety.

Survey highlights complex public perceptions about food quality

June 9, 2010

A new survey, conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI), a national leader in tracking trends, issues and customer loyalty research, has highlighted…

Mocapay gives restaurateurs easier gateways to mobile marketing

June 9, 2010

Mocapay has announced a strategic partnership with Postec Inc., an independent provider of custom point of sale solutions, to allow merchants using that POS…

Popeyes giving away free tea on June 12 to celebrate 38th anniversary

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June 9, 2010

To celebrate its 38th Anniversary and promote its new Cane Sweeeet Tea, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., is giving customers a…

McDonald's searching for next music stars

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June 9, 2010

McDonald's is offering up-and-coming music artists an opportunity to launch their careers by starring in an upcoming McDonald's commercial. The program is in…

People Report: Seven ways to engage your workforce

June 9, 2010

The first full day of the People Report Summer Camp Conference offered a lineup of experiences for attendees that addressed many of the ways restaurant brands…

Survey highlights complex public perceptions about food quality

June 9, 2010

A new survey, conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI), a national leader in tracking trends, issues and customer loyalty research, has highlighted…

People Report Summer Camp offers HR insights

June 8, 2010

People Report Summer Camp Conference opened last night in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The conference includes sessions today and tomorrow on topics…

Gold Star Chili upgrades Chilimobile

June 8, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili has launched a new mobile food vending truck with an updated look and completely refurbished food preparation and serving…

Taco Bell PR stunt hopes to revive $2 bill

June 8, 2010

Taco Bell has launched a campaign to bring more $2 bills into circulation as part of a publicity stunt to support its $2 Dollar Deals. The campaign includes a…

Donut brands launch summer LTOs

June 8, 2010

Donuts chains Krispy Kreme and Honey Dew Donuts have released their summer limited-time offerings.   Krispy Kreme Doughnuts LTO donut and Chiller offerings for…