News & Media
Quizno's, TubeMogul team up to consolidate video ads
February 24, 2015
TubeMogul, an enterprise software company for digital branding, and Quiznos, a quick-service restaurant chain announced an agreement to consolidate Quiznos…
read nowResearchers predict alternative proteins will make up one-third of market by 2054
February 24, 2015
Plant proteins, insects, algae, and synthetic biology sources may make up over 50 percent of the alternative protein market by 2054.
read nowMiddleby acquires high speed slicing unit
February 24, 2015
The Middleby Corporation announced it will acquire the assets and the manufacturing facility of the High Speed Slicing business unit of Marel, which has annual…
read nowEarthLink launches managed security monitoring service
February 24, 2015
Managed network and cloud solutions provider EarthLink Holdings Corp. has unveiled a new Managed Security Monitoring Service designed to actively monitor…
read nowNevada, Hawaii, Florida boast highest percentage of restaurant workers
February 24, 2015
States whose restaurant workforces represent the largest proportions of their overall employment include Nevada, with 16 percent; Hawaii, with 14 percent and…
read nowFTC challenges proposed Sysco, US Foods merger
February 24, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission alleges that if the merger between Sysco and US Foods goes forward as proposed, foodservice customers, including restaurants…
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Why manufacturers offer rebates and not net pricing
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
In a corporate situation, there are pros and cons for both the buyer and the manufacturer to use the rebate system.
read nowGold Star Chili celebrates 50 years
February 23, 2015
Feb. 26 is National Chili Day and Founders Days for Gold Star Chili
read nowPopeyes, Sprite team up for prize giveaway valued at $25K
February 23, 2015
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the Sprite Popeyes Ultimate Sports Fan Experience.
read nowJack-in-the-Box, Qdoba report 'better than expected' same-store sales
February 23, 2015
Jack in the Box Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations of $37.1 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for Q1 ended January 18, 2015, compared with…
read nowOn the Menu: Healthy hot dogs, seafood for Lent
February 23, 2015
This week hot dogs go healthy and everyone takes a dive into seafood.
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Analytics-driven digital merchandising in QSR drive-thrus
Dynamic signage and media expert Lyle Bunn takes a spin through analytics and merchandising in the drive-thru.
read nowCoca-Cola, Fishbowl partnering to offer digital strategy solutions for restaurants
February 20, 2015
Coca-Cola is partnering with Fishbowl to offer a portfolio of research and solutions that can empower its foodservice clients to develop and execute digital…
read nowYum! Brands raises more than $600M for hunger since 2007
February 19, 2015
Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced its World Hunger Relief effort raised $600 million in cash and food donations since 2007.
read nowKahala Brands selects new VP of franchise development
February 19, 2015
Kahala Brands has selected John Wuycheck to join the company as senior vice president of franchise development.
read nowChina-based Country Style Cooking to release Q4, 2014 fiscal year results
February 19, 2015
Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. Ltd, a quick service restaurant chain in China, plans to release its unaudited Q4 and fiscal year 2014 financial…
read nowLevy Corp in talks to acquire Del Taco
February 19, 2015
Levy Acquisition Corp is in negotiations to acquire Del Taco Inc, a U.S. fast food chain that serves Mexican cuisine.
read nowCinnabon sees new president, new group president of parent company Focus
February 19, 2015
Joe Guith, COO for Cinnabon, Inc., was promoted to president.
read nowMcDonald's system wide sales decrease 7.9% in January 2015
February 19, 2015
McDonald's Corporation announced global comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in January.
read nowGood Times see 8% increase in same-store sales for Q1
February 19, 2015
Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the first fiscal…
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