KFC U.K. switches from cardboard to paper packaging

January 29, 2009

Food Business Review: KFC Restaurants in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have announced the company will switch to serving several of its most…

Tenn. Taco Bell franchisees sued for $9M loan default

January 29, 2009

The Tennesean: Capmark Finance of Pennsylvania is suing three Taco Bell franchisees in U.S. District Court in Nashville for defaulting on $9 million in loans…

Burger King to present at upcoming conferences

January 28, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that management will present at two investor conferences.   On Feb. 10, the company will present at the…

NexCen Brands amends credit facility

January 28, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has entered into an amendment of its credit facility with BTMU Capital Corp., the company has announced.   The amendment reduces…

KFC removes trans fat from entire menu

January 28, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has completed its menu makeover so that all KFC menu items now contain zero grams trans fat per serving, the company has announced.   In…

In-N-Out Burger rated No. 1 in customer satisfaction survey

January 28, 2009

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Restaurant researcher Sandelman & Associates has announced the release of its 2008 Quick-Track Awards of Excellence, naming the Top…

Delphi Display Systems, Allure Global Solutions rollout digital displays

January 28, 2009

ATLANTA — Allure Global Solutions Inc. has announced a partnership with Delphi Display Systems Inc. to deliver integrated outdoor digital menu boards and order…

Pair arrested after Houston drive-thru robbery spree

January 28, 2009

KPRC2 (Houston): Houston police have arrested two people after they robbed multiple fast-food restaurants in their drive-thru lanes. Houston police said the…

Restaurants hit by Heartland data breach

With literally tens of millions of card transactions at risk, malware found on the server of Heartland Payment Systems may make history.  

Ask the Experts: What long-term ROI does sustainability offer?

January 28, 2009

As companies contemplate embracing sustainable practices, operators need to know the return on investment. In some cases, the ROI comes in the long-term rather…

New Carl's Jr. restaurant tops sales record

January 27, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — For the second time in seven weeks, a newly opened Carl's Jr. has set a company sales record, as the Porterville, Calif., restaurant…

Book reveals 20 worst foods in America

January 27, 2009

NEW YORK — "Eat This, Not That!" authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding revealed this year's list of the "Worst Foods in America," compiled from their…

Paul Murphy named Del Taco chairman/CEO

January 27, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced that Paul J.B. Murphy III has been named the new chairman and CEO of the Mexican quick-serve chain. Murphy will…

McDonald's growth, beverage plans on track

January 26, 2009

Despite fourth quarter net income that was down 23 percent from last year, McDonald's is focusing on domestic and international growth with 1,000 new stores…

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream launches new Valentine's cupcakes

January 26, 2009

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced that it will introduce new ice cream cupcake offerings with Valentine's Day themed designs.

Indy Culver's offers drive-thru system for hearing impaired

January 26, 2009

Indianapolis Star: An Indianapolis Culver's franchise has installed a program called OrderAssist from Inclusion Systems to make drive-thru ordering available…

McDonald's continues sponsorship of Mexican soccer team's U.S. tour

January 26, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — For the fifth consecutive year, McDonald's will team up with the Mexican National Soccer team (MNT) as exclusive restaurant sponsor of its…

NAFEM, FS/TEC to open next week

Co-located manufacturing, technology shows to feature innovations in foodservice industry.

Krispy Kreme promos heart doughnuts for Valentine's Day

January 26, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has introduced heart-shaped doughnuts in time for Valentine's Day. Now through Feb. 14, Krispy Kreme is featuring…

Del Taco promotes IT director to VP

January 25, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced that David Snyder has been promoted to vice president of information technology at the Mexican quick-serve…