NRA seeks applications for Faces of Diversity awards

November 13, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications from restaurant companies and restaurant industry professionals for its third…

California Restaurant Association offers marketing cookbook

November 13, 2008

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association will offer the book "Four Star Restaurant Marketing Cookbook—Recipes for Restaurateurs" in its…

Nathan's Famous authorizes share buyback

November 13, 2008

WESTBURY, N.Y — Nathan's Famous Inc. has announced that its board of directors has authorized the purchase of up to an additional 500,000 shares of its common…

Subway plans expansion in Ireland

November 13, 2008

The Irish Times: Subway plans to open 119 new stores in Ireland over the next two years, the company announced.   Subway founder and chief executive Fred…

Tim Hortons to close 15 stores in New England

November 13, 2008

The Providence (R.I.) Journal: Tim Hortons has announced it will close about 15 corporate-owned stores in Southeastern New England as the company deals with…

Popeyes sees 38.5% dip in profits for Q3

November 12, 2008

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises, Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported a drop in profits of 38.5 percent for the third quarter ended…

Yum! Brands cutting hundreds of jobs

November 12, 2008

Los Angeles Times: Yum Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, A&W and Pizza Hut, has announced it will eliminate several…

Toronto demands QSRs find recycling solution

November 12, 2008

The Globe and Mail (Toronto): The Toronto public works committee has given fast-food outlets five months to reduce consumer packaging waste. Restaurants have…

Menu labeling could offer marketing advantage

November 12, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial board has posited the possibility that menu labeling may actually prove to be a marketing…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Q3 comps up 0.9%

November 11, 2008

CARPENTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, reported that combined same-store sales for the third quarter ended Nov.

Dunkin' Donuts intros LTO holiday menu

November 11, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new holiday lineup, including new menu items, a new Dunkin' Deal offer and gift packages. The new menu items…

Jack in the Box to webcast fourth quarter earnings

November 11, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 operating results after market close on Nov. 18, and the company will host a…

EVOS franchisee opens California store

November 11, 2008

HENDERSON, Nev. — Healthy Fast Food, Inc., area developer of EVOS restaurants, has announced the opening of the newest location of EVOS USA in Healthy Fast…

McDonald's chooses resident blogger for company intranet

November 11, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has announced that Amanda Wilson, a McDonald's manager in Canada, has been voted as the resident blogger on StationM, McDonald's…

Supply chain technology ensures Subway quality

November 11, 2008

Chain Leader: Subway franchisees have found a way to ensure a safe and consistent supply chain by using an Internet-based supply-management system. Subway's…

Culver's Restaurants: Letting go of signature design feature

Culver's Franchise Inc. president and COO Phillip Keiser discusses the reasons for replacing the brand's signature blue metal roof in its new prototype.

Burger King promos gift cards with Nintendo Wii contest

November 10, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has kicked off a holiday sweepstakes that offers consumers a chance to win one of 500 Wii systems with the purchase of a BK Crown…

McDonald's kicks off annual Ronald McDonald House fundraiser

November 10, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Participating U.S. McDonald's restaurants this November will celebrate World Children's Day at McDonald's, an annual program founded in 200…

Focus Brands names Russ Umphenour as president, CEO

November 10, 2008

ATLANTA — Focus Brands Inc. has named Russ Umphenour president and chief executive officer, the company announced. Former CEO Steve Romaniello has been named…

Westchester County NY passes menu labeling

November 10, 2008

Newsday: Westchester County, a New York suburb, has passed a law requiring restaurant chains with at least 15 locations worldwide to display calorie counts on…