Harris Corp. pilots McDonald's Channel for digital signage

April 20, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Harris Corp is beginning in May a pilot program with McDonald's that will launch the chain's unique, branded TV channel — powered by Harris Digital…

NRA Show to highlight sustainability practices, trends

April 20, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will provide attendees with the…

McDonald's HQ earns LEED Platinum certification

April 20, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has announced that its global headquarters building in Oak Brook, Ill., has been awarded one of the most prestigious green…

Couple hurt by falling McDonald's sign in Arizona

April 20, 2009

Chicago Tribune: An Illinois couple was severly injured at a McDonald's in Window Rock, Ariz., when the store's golden arches fell and crushed their Chevy…

Commentary: Lessons learned from Burger King's ad fiasco

April 20, 2009

Forbes: Burger King's recent European campaign for the Texican Whopper drew objections from Mexican officials. Shaun Rein reminds brands that they need to…

McDonald's Canada gives away free coffee

April 20, 2009

TORONTO, Ontario — McDonald's Canada is offering Canadians a free coffee giveaway. Consumers visiting McDonald's locations across Canada between April 20 and…

Dunkin' Donuts offers one-day Iced Coffee price cut

April 20, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has declared April 21 to be "Iced Coffee Day," the company has announced. Small (16-ounce) Iced Coffee beverages will be served…

Orkin University Online: Interior Waste

The scent from food in a trash can will often attract pests. This training video from Orkin can help you and your staff learn the ABCs of pest habitat…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's set $1M fundraising goal

April 19, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. is kicking off its fifth annual Pink Star Fundraiser for Breast Cancer with hopes to reach its $1 million goal…

McDonald's plans late summer rollout for Angus burger

April 19, 2009

Chicago Business: McDonald's Corp. is preparing to launch its long-awaited one-third-pound Angus burger late this summer. A company memo to franchisees…

Mass., N.H. Cold Stone stores offer iced latte giveaway

April 19, 2009

WEYMOUTH, Mass. — Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free iced Sweet Cream Lattes at participating locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in honor of…

Taco Bell to give away college scholarships

April 19, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — The Taco Bell Foundation is offering a scholarship sweepstakes in which four $25,000 scholarships will be given away. Customers 13 years or…

NexCen Brands names VP of information technology

April 19, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Gerald Brouillette to the newly created position of vice president of information technology for…

N.Y.C. councilman proposes QSR ban near schools

April 19, 2009

The New York Times: A New York City councilman has proposed a ban to keep fast food restaurants from opening within a tenth of a mile of the city's schools…

Popeyes to offer one-day deep-discount special

April 19, 2009

ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering a one-day discounted special on April 22. "Popeyes Pay Day" features an 8-piece mixed Bonafide chicken for…

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Why has self-service not taken off in QSRs?

Norma Wolcott, business line executive, self-service and POS I/O retail store solutions for IBM Corp., explains the challenges and ROI in implementing…

PWP Industries creates 'green' Subway salad bowl

April 16, 2009

VERNON, Ca. — Subway has partnered with PWP Industries to make its plastic salad bowls and lids smaller and more environmentally friendly, PWP has announced. …

BrightWave to boost Chick-fil-A e-mail marketing

April 16, 2009

ATLANTA — BrightWave Marketing Inc. has been selected by Chick-fil-A as its first e-mail marketing partner and agency of record. BrightWave, which specializes…

Ark. Taco Bell manager fights off robber

April 16, 2009

KTHV (Little Rock Ark.): The manager of a Little Rock, Ark., Taco Bell fought with an attempted robber and wrested his gun away after letting him into the…