NPD: U.S. restaurant industry showing signs of improvement

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April 12, 2010

Signals are emerging that the restaurant industry is poised for a turn toward recovery, according to The NPD Group, a market research company that continuously…

American Express, Dunkin' Donuts team up for rewards program

April 12, 2010

American Express has added Dunkin' Donuts to its reward program for its Blue from American Express, Blue Cash from American Express and Blue Sky cards. Each…

Texas Sonic Drive-In settles sexual harassment suit

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April 12, 2010

A Sonic Drive-In in Grapevine, Texas, has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for…

NexCen University brand rooms help franchisee training

David McDougall, NexCen Franchise Management vice president of operations, explains what the rooms offer future operators.

Arby's takes value menu national

April 11, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has launched its national value menu, the first for the premium-positioned chain.   The new value menu, which features seven items…

Smoothie King expands to the Cayman Islands

April 11, 2010

Smoothie King has reached an agreement with BW Ventures LTD to develop multiple stores in the Cayman Islands within the next few years.   BW Ventures, operated…

Will negative buzz mean more sales for KFC Double Down?

April 11, 2010

How often is it that a new product launch reaches an unprecented level of infamy well before its national debut? Not often, especially at KFC, which usually…

Checkers names Maureen DiStefano director of franchise sales

April 11, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has announced that Maureen DiStefano has joined the company as director of franchise sales and business recruitment. DiStefano…

Technomic: Seafood, citrus popular on spring menus

April 11, 2010

Leading restaurants started to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather by adding lighter dishes, seasonings and sauces to their menus, according to foodservice…

Getting back to the bargaining table

How restaurant operators can successfully renegotiate their lease and remain in good standing with their landlord.

Arby's takes value menu national

April 11, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has launched its national value menu, the first for the premium-positioned chain.   The new value menu, which features seven items…

Smoothie King expands to the Cayman Islands

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April 11, 2010

Smoothie King has reached an agreement with BW Ventures LTD to develop multiple stores in the Cayman Islands within the next few years.   BW Ventures, operated…

Will negative buzz mean more sales for KFC Double Down?

April 11, 2010

How often is it that a new product launch reaches an unprecented level of infamy well before its national debut? Not often, especially at KFC, which usually…

Checkers names Maureen DiStefano director of franchise sales

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April 11, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has announced that Maureen DiStefano has joined the company as director of franchise sales and business recruitment. DiStefano…

Technomic: Seafood, citrus popular on spring menus

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April 11, 2010

Leading restaurants started to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather by adding lighter dishes, seasonings and sauces to their menus, according to foodservice…

Getting back to the bargaining table

How restaurant operators can successfully renegotiate their lease and remain in good standing with their landlord.

MICROS to add Trustwave PCI Compliance tools

April 8, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an alliance with Trustwave for its…

N.J. bar & grill switches menu to QSR price points

April 8, 2010

The full-service sector overall has taken a larger hit than quick-serve over the last year or so. Some independent restaurants, such as Taylor's Bar &…

Steve Brake promoted to Del Taco CFO

April 8, 2010

Del Taco LLC has named Steve Brake its chief financial officer, effective immediately. Brake, who has been with Del Taco for seven years, had been vice…

Activists target KFC over packaging sourcing

April 8, 2010

Environmental activist group Dogwood Alliance has launched a national campaign against KFC to encourage the company to adopt more eco-friendly paper packaging…