NRA, IFA respond to president's State of the Union address

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January 27, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and the International Franchise Association have each issued a response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union…

Aguilera, Ali create Yum! supported PSA for Haiti relief

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January 27, 2010

The Yum! Brands Foundation is underwriting a public service announcement featuring global humanitarian and sports icon Muhammad Ali along with multi-Grammy…

USOC takes aim at Subway ad for suggesting Olympic tie-in

January 27, 2010

Subway is one of a small number of U.S. businesses that are attempting to latch on to the upcoming Olympic fever by creating advertisements that relate to but…

Garrett out as Arby's CEO

January 27, 2010

Following a year in which Arby's failed to boost lagging same-store sales, Tom Garrett, president and CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., is leaving the…

Making the Most of Marketing Dollars Doesn't Always Mean Branding

While many operators are focused on branding efforts to drive sales, other strategies make more sense for small- and medium-sized restaurants. Local marketing…

Carl's Jr. helps grilled cheese grow up

January 26, 2010

The research and development team for CKE Restaurant brands' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has been getting creative with the trend of replacing burger buns with…

U.S. Foodservice creates new digital resource for restaurants

January 26, 2010

U.S. Foodservice has launched two new Web sites to help restaurant operators improve sales and efficiency. Foodsight and Beyond the Plate offer articles…

Burger King files suit against 7 franchisees

January 26, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has filed several lawsuits this month charging at least seven franchisees with breach of contract for not upgrading their…

El Pollo Loco adds executive chef

January 26, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the return of 23-year culinary veteran Jonathan Rogan to El Pollo Loco as executive chef. Rogan was manager of culinary…

McDonald's files trademark infringement suit against Chicago teen

January 26, 2010

McDonald's has filed a challenge against a Chicago teenager in regard to her use of the Mc prefix in her annual charity concert, according to the Chicago…

NRA, NRAEF and Share Our Strength launch Haiti relief effort

January 26, 2010

Building on the restaurant industry's continuing efforts to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti, the National Restaurant Association and and the National…

GoRecommend turns fans into brand ambassadors

The CEM tool allows customers to share positive guest survey responses with their Facebook friends.

Carl's Jr. helps grilled cheese grow up

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January 26, 2010

The research and development team for CKE Restaurant brands' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has been getting creative with the trend of replacing burger buns with…

U.S. Foodservice creates new digital resource for restaurants

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January 26, 2010

U.S. Foodservice has launched two new Web sites to help restaurant operators improve sales and efficiency. Foodsight and Beyond the Plate offer articles…

Burger King files suit against 7 franchisees

January 26, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has filed several lawsuits this month charging at least seven franchisees with breach of contract for not upgrading their…

El Pollo Loco adds executive chef

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January 26, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the return of 23-year culinary veteran Jonathan Rogan to El Pollo Loco as executive chef. Rogan was manager of culinary…

McDonald's files trademark infringement suit against Chicago teen

January 26, 2010

McDonald's has filed a challenge against a Chicago teenager in regard to her use of the Mc prefix in her annual charity concert, according to the Chicago…

NRA, NRAEF and Share Our Strength launch Haiti relief effort

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January 26, 2010

Building on the restaurant industry's continuing efforts to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti, the National Restaurant Association and and the National…

GoRecommend turns fans into brand ambassadors

The CEM tool allows customers to share positive guest survey responses with their Facebook friends.

One QSR Ensures PCI Compliance and Enhances Security

Taco John’s needed a PCI compliant security solution that wouldn’t require managers to have technical expertise but would ensure credit and debit cards could…