Ask the Experts: What is the benefit of employee screening?

February 19, 2009

Finding the right employees for a brand is still a challenge, even as more people are applying for job openings. Kacy Oden, director of membership for People…

FS/TEC: MICROS offers digital signage solutions

Digital signage provides operators a number of advantages compared to static menu boards, from instant menu changes to bright, attention-getting displays.

FS/TEC: Plum Reward promos loyalty device

Customers enter information while paying for their order. After providing their cell phone number, customers become part of the store's mobile marketing…

Pretzelmaker to absorb Pretzel Time

February 18, 2009

ATLANTA — NexCen Franchise Management Inc. will combine its two mall-based pretzel concepts, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, beginning in April, the company has…

Philly Ronald McDonald House Charities awards scholarships

February 18, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Ronald McDonald House Charities and the McDonald's owner/operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region have announced that they will recognize…

Krispy Kreme: Future is bright

February 18, 2009

Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report blogger Rick Newman forecast 15 companies that might not survive 2009, naming Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.

Premium rollouts target casual dining

February 18, 2009

CNN Money: Burger King, Jack in the Box and other quick-service restaurant chains are trying to lure customers away from casual-dining restaurants with premium…

Del Taco names new R&D, food safety directors

February 18, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced that Ed Wilroy has joined the company as senior director of research and development, and Stacy Marler has been…

Culver's confident of brand growth

February 18, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Bucking the trend of a down economy, Culver's Restaurants is committed to growth, leading to increased sales, new restaurant openings…

Chicago Subways add RTC's Bevtrac beverage management system

February 18, 2009

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Subway restaurants in suburban Chicago have selected RTC's BevTrac beverage management system to increase operational efficiency by…

Krystal moves forward in new markets

Company plans new stores, products in coming year.

KFC: Value, grilled platforms

Company president discusses value strategy and upcoming grilled chicken launch.

New Web site focuses search on top menu items

February 17, 2009

BOSTON -- An innovative technological twist is adding some new flavor to the online restaurant search engine market. FoodieBytes.com is a uniquely-niched…

Higher costs lead to Jack in the Box Q1 earnings drop

February 17, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Despite a slight rise in same-store sales at company-owned restaurants, Jack in the Box Inc. saw its net income fall about 23 percent for the first…

Court upholds NYC menu labeling law

February 17, 2009

The U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld the New York City Board of Health's menu labeling law, rejecting the New York Restaurant Association's challenge to the…

Carl's Jr. debuts LTO snack burrito

February 17, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a limited-time-only snack item, Green Burrito Crisp Burritos, the company has announced.   Each burrito…

Captain D's promos e-mail club with $500 gas card giveaway

February 17, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood is giving away 10 $500 gas cards to its D's Club members on April 1. Those who sign up for the e-mail club by April …

Popeyes parent files complaint, arbitration demand against supplier

February 17, 2009

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and a Demand for Arbitration…

Marble Slab, MaggieMoo's to move into Singapore

February 16, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has signed a master franchise agreement with Thirtythree Private Ltd. of Singapore for the expansion of its Marble Slab Creamery…

How safe will QSRs play it this year?

Operators likely to avoid menu experiments; rollouts may be put on hold.