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Hyperactive Tech inks Australia distribution deal
March 12, 2007
PITTSBURGH — HyperActive Technologies Inc., provider of kitchen production-management systems to the quick-serve and fast-casual restaurant industry, has…
read nowWeb site to outline healthy restaurant menus
March 12, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Healthy Dining, a San Diego-based company which analyzes restaurant menus for nutritional information, is partnering with the National…
read nowKFC faces food-chemical probe in China
March 11, 2007
Reuters: China's health ministry said it will investigate the country's KFC units to ensure they are using proper amounts of magnesium silicate, or talc, in…
read nowHardee's No. 1 meets the wrecking ball
March 11, 2007
News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.): The first franchised Hardee's restaurant, which opened in Greenville, N.C. in 1961, is slated to be demolished this week.
read nowQuick-serves take biodegradebale leap
March 11, 2007
Gloucester Times (N.C.): Wok International, a chain of 10 Chinese and Japanese restaurants in shopping mall food courts in five states, is trying the bamboo…
read nowBaskin-Robbins rolls out candy bar treats
March 11, 2007
CANTON, Mass. — Specialty ice cream store Baskin-Robbins has partnered with The Hershey Co. to introduce nine Candy Bar Madness treats including ice cream…
read nowMcDonald's got a brand new bag
March 11, 2007
Marketing Daily: McDonald's will unveil new cups and bags featuring the images of 24 "Citizen Celebrities" from around the world. A "global casting call" last…
read nowKFC pushes dark meat
March 8, 2007
Louisville Courier Journal: KFC, part of Yum! Brands Inc., has started to promote menu items featuring legs and thighs. The advertising push is to…
read nowRachael Ray to promote Dunkin' Donuts
March 8, 2007
Boston Herald: Food Network host Rachael Ray has signed on as pitchwoman for Dunkin' Donuts. Ray also will consult with Dunkin's culinary team on the…
read nowGeorgia Restaurant Association, NRA and First Data partner
March 8, 2007
ATLANTA — The Georgia Restaurant Association, along with the National Restaurant Association and First Data Corp., announced March 9 the Georgia launch of…
read nowFranchise company sells 24 Burger King locations
March 8, 2007
Springfield Business Journal: Swisshelm Group Inc., Swisshelm Family LP and Point Guard Enterprises, on March 2 completed a sale of 24 Burger King locations.
read nowTaco Bells apologizes for state of New Orleans eateries
March 8, 2007
WWLTV: Taco Bell has apologized for the condition of several of its restaurants that have remained untouched since Hurricane Katrina. A report aired Tuesday…
read nowMixed verdict in Taco Bell Hepatitis A lawsuit
March 8, 2007
Sun-Sentinel (Florida): A Lake County jury decided that an injury sustained by Thomas Shepherd, 60, was worth just $250,000 to him and his wife, Melba, finding…
read nowDiscrimination alleged in Arby's firing
March 7, 2007
NWI.com (Indiana): An Indiana man has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination against Arby's franchisee Miracle Restaurant Group. The man, who is black…
read nowSubway introduces "fit" menu
March 7, 2007
MILFORD, Conn. — The Subway restaurant chain is introducing new "fit" menu items on March 12 in its restaurants across the country. The new Subway Fresh…
read nowResearch & Markets launches restaurant-industry report
March 7, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the research report, Fast Food and Quickservice Restaurants - Industry Profile. The…
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Sustainable farming grows on chefs
Farm-to-table forges ahead as one of the restaurant industry's fastest-growing eco trends.
read nowMcDonald's comps up worldwide
March 7, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. – McDonald's Corp. announced today that global comparable sales for the fast-food giant rose 5.7 percent in February and 5.3 percent for the…
read nowNextep intros new automated ordering, POS tool
March 7, 2007
TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems announced March 7 the availability of its new Web Administration product, a browser-based administrative tool for automated…
read nowRestaurant Digital Signage
People are eating out now more than ever before, and smart restaurateurs are using digital technology to engage their customers on a deeper level.
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