Payment processing trends: What every operator should know

As credit and debit card use grows, restaurant operators must stay vigilant in the protection of consumer data.

NRA 2010: Pizza Fusion

Pizza Marketplace editor Jennifer Litz speaks with Pizza Fusion CEO Mark Begelman about the NRA Show's increased emphasis on green products. Begelman also…

KFC kicks off 'So Good' campaign with giveaway contest

June 1, 2010

KFC is launching its new global tagline, "So Good," in conjunction with a giveaway promotion for its new $5 Big Crunch Box, which features the brand's new…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…

Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes

June 1, 2010

Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of…

Marble Slab, Rita's launch cause marketing campaigns

June 1, 2010

Marble Slab Creamery and Rita's Italian Ice have each kicked off cause marketing efforts.   Marble Slab has partnered with internationally acclaimed home and…

Wienerschnitzel new burgers feature improved beef patty, double the chili

June 1, 2010

Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel is improving its burgers this summer with a new type of patty and double the amount of toppings, including its signature chili.

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

McDonald's to add Angus Snack Wrap option

June 1, 2010

McDonald's will leverage its premium Angus burger patty as a Snack Wrap option this summer, according to a Dow Jones report on Nasdaq.com.   From the story:…

KFC kicks off 'So Good' campaign with giveaway contest

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June 1, 2010

KFC is launching its new global tagline, "So Good," in conjunction with a giveaway promotion for its new $5 Big Crunch Box, which features the brand's new…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…

Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes

June 1, 2010

Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of…

Marble Slab, Rita's launch cause marketing campaigns

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June 1, 2010

Marble Slab Creamery and Rita's Italian Ice have each kicked off cause marketing efforts.   Marble Slab has partnered with internationally acclaimed home and…

Wienerschnitzel new burgers feature improved beef patty, double the chili

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June 1, 2010

Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel is improving its burgers this summer with a new type of patty and double the amount of toppings, including its signature chili.

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

McDonald's to add Angus Snack Wrap option

June 1, 2010

McDonald's will leverage its premium Angus burger patty as a Snack Wrap option this summer, according to a Dow Jones report on Nasdaq.com.   From the story:…

Carl's Jr. enters Vietnam

May 31, 2010

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…

Fla. tomato supply back on track

May 31, 2010

After a winter freeze depleted the supply of Florida tomatoes, tomatoes are back in volume.   The Florida Tomato Committee, a tomato marketing organization…

MenuCalc upgrades nutrition analysis solution

May 31, 2010

Web-based nutrition analysis pioneer FoodCALC has announced an upgrade to their MenuCalc application in conjunction with the release of a new low-cost pricing…

Burger King, Jack in the Box to participate in investment conferences

May 31, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. and Jack in the Box Inc. have each announced participation in upcoming investment conferences.   Burger King Holdings Inc. will…