News & Media
McDonald's operator installs technology to deliver targeted media
September 5, 2006
BURR RIDGE, Ill. — A McDonald's franchise operator has hired the services of TAP TV, a targeted media company. According to a news release, TAP TV brings…
read nowWendy's turns in strongest month in 2 years
September 5, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. said same-store sales increased 4.7 percent at domestic company stores for the August period, which ended Sunday…
read nowSonic Drive-In serving bottled milk
September 5, 2006
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Sonic is teaming up with the National Dairy Council (NDC) to sell low-fat milk and chocolate milk at its drive-in outlets. According to a…
read nowEl Pollo Loco rolls out Grilled Chicken Nachos
September 5, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco is rolling out freshly prepared Grilled Chicken Nachos. According to a news release, the nachos feature citrus-marinated…
read nowCarl's Jr. launches new Cow Shake ad
September 5, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has reenlisted the actor who starred in the chain's popular "Cow Shake" commercial. In the new spot, actor Kyle Dunnigan will…
read nowCoffee bean prices expected to rise
September 4, 2006
Bloomberg.com: Prices for arabica coffee beans on the New York Board of Trade may climb more than 20 percent in the next 12 months. Demand is coming from…
read nowSelf-service automation in near future for quick-service restaurants
September 4, 2006
The Dallas Morning News: As the nation's restaurant industry scrambles to cope with an ongoing labor crunch, many players are looking to automation to fill…
read nowFocusing on people before profits keeps Chick-fil-A flying high
September 4, 2006
Delaware Online: Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy has proved focusing on people before profits lowers turnover, increases quality and drives sales. The…
read nowPizza Hut workers murdered near Dallas
September 4, 2006
The Dallas Morning News: Robbery is believed to have been the motive in the shooting deaths of two Pizza Hut workers early Sept. 3 in Terrell, Texas. A…
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Emerging Concept: Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza
Filling the nationwide vacuum for speedy gourmet pizza delivery is the goal for 31-unit Garlic Jim's. The chain wants 500 pizza stores by 2013.
read nowInstaPrep Table provides flexible workspace for kitchen workers
August 31, 2006
SAN DIEGO — The InstaPrep Table creates additional sanitary kitchen workspace in any environment by using waste receptacle for a pedestal. Alan Lake of…
read nowPizza POS provider, Intura Solutions, partners with Posiflex
August 31, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a leading supplier of point-of-sale and business management software for delivery and quick-service restaurant concepts…
read nowNRA survey: High gas prices soften restaurant traffic
August 31, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate decline in July. According to a news release, the…
read nowMarco's Pizza maker wins gourmet competition in Calif.
August 31, 2006
LOS ANGELES — Toledo, Ohio, native Matt Swan, general manager of a Marco's Pizza restaurant in Las Vegas, took top honors in the "Best Gourmet Pizza" in the…
read nowKrispy Kreme mulls $4.7M class action settlement
August 31, 2006
Associated Press: Lawyers in a class-action lawsuit brought by Krispy Kreme workers against the troubled doughnut maker have filed a proposed $4.7 million…
read nowVisa issues security alert
August 31, 2006
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — If your restaurant accepts Visa credit cards, beware. Visa USA issued a data security alert Aug. 31 to warn merchants about the risks…
read nowCarl's Jr. fires up Smoked Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
August 31, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. announced the newest addition to its breakfast line-up of breakfast favorites: the Smoked Sausage Breakfast Sandwich.
read nowSubway wants to expand to Barbados
August 31, 2006
CBC.bb: The Barbados government is considering granting franchise licenses to Subway. The franchisee, Goddard's Enterprises Limited, believes there's…
read nowWendy's: Tim Hortons spin-off timing remains on track
August 31, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's board of directors approved the distribution by special dividend to its shareholders of nearly 160 million common shares of Tim Hortons…
read nowBurger King operators sign Captain D's agreement
August 31, 2006
HODGES, S.C. — Veteran quick-service restaurant operators Denny Cole and his nephew Jason Cole have signed an agreement to open six Captain D's Seafood…
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