NRA board elects Jack Crawford as chair

January 7, 2015

Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative (IOC), has been a member of the NRA board of directors since 2003.

Building genuine customer engagement in an Instagram world

Instead of exhausting yourself trying to change customer behavior, take the necessary steps to minimize the distractions cell phones can present.

McDonald's awards employee tickets to Super Bowl XLIX

January 6, 2015

Top performing employees were entered into a random drawing to win prizes including XBOX One Entertainment Systems, Madden NFL 15 games, and a prize package…

Friendly's Ice Cream LLC announces fundraising campaign for Easter Seals

January 6, 2015

Friendly's will offer customers five Valentine's Day cards, redeemable for free Friendly's Kids Cones or a coupon booklet with money-saving coupons, when they…

Krystal adds Hushpups side

January 6, 2015

The Hushpups are available as a snack or as a side along any combo meal, including with Krystal's new fish sandwich, also available for a limited time.

El Pollo Loco closes 2014 by opening four new units

January 6, 2015

El Pollo Loco has announced the opening of three new franchised locations in California and one new franchised location in Nevada.

New Miami Subs Grill and new Miami Grill add Philly cheesesteak LTO

January 6, 2015

"Raising the Steaks" promotion features seven six-inch Philly Cheesesteaks with a complimentary side starting at $4.99.

Charleys Philly Steaks offers new flavor as a value-priced promotion

January 6, 2015

The Chicken Teriyaki Combo starts at $5.99 and is available through March.

Baskin-Robbins seeking purchaser for Toronto franchise

January 6, 2015

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is seeking franchisees for an existing location in the Toronto area.

NRA study: Most employees proud to work in the restaurant industry

January 6, 2015

The study details the opinions of nearly 5,100 Americans who currently work or formerly worked in the industry, as well as those who own or operate restaurants.

Smithfield: vast majority of our sows out of gestation crates

January 6, 2015

The Humane Society is praising Smithfield's progress, and urging Hormel and Seaboard to step up their efforts.

Wendy's sues franchisee

January 5, 2015

Wendy's Co. is suing DavCo Acquisition Holdings LLC and DavCo Restaurants LLC, saying the franchisee refuses to remodel its 152 restaurants and invest in a…

Dunkin' Donuts crosses border into Mexico

January 5, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with the Mexican subsidiary of Sizzling Platter LLC to begin developing 100 restaurants…

U.S. markets opening to Irish beef after 15-year ban

January 5, 2015

News comes at a time when beef prices are at historic highs, as is demand for premium beef; new Irish supply could bring price relief.

Z-Burger launches food truck

January 5, 2015

Washington, D.C.-based Z-Burger is launching a food truck in the Metro D.C. area.

Baskin-Robbins kicks off its 70th year with new flavor of the month

January 5, 2015

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating its 70th anniversary, offering Icing on the Cake as its January Flavor of the Month.

El Pollo Loco kicks off new year with lighter menu items

January 5, 2015

The Under 500 line includes the Chicken & Shrimp Grilled Tostada, Double Chicken Wet Burrito, Grilled Chicken & Kale Salad, and Skinny Chicken Quesadilla.

Marble Slab Creamery plants flag in Pakistan

January 5, 2015

The 8,000-square-foot restaurant, located in Lahore, features a game room and a drive-thru window, and is one of the largest Marble Slab Creamery stores in the…

How to fight rising food costs before they hurt your business

Shop around for food networks or buying groups, which offer better collective buying power.

Restaurant sales, traffic remain positive as year winds down

December 31, 2014

November marked the 21st consecutive month that the NRA's Restaurant Performance Index remained in positive territory.