Krystal plans 10K burger giveaway to showcase new product

June 9, 2014

The Krystal Company is going on tour to celebrate its new Stackers, a bigger version of its signature burgers introduced last month. The chain plans to give…

Outlook for restaurant job growth at a 2-year high

June 9, 2014

Restaurant operators’ outlook for staffing is at a two-year high, according to new information from National Restaurant Association Chief Economist Bruce…

Health focus driving children's menu options

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although it is not the restaurant industry's job to fix the problems associated with childhood obesity, the industry can take steps to ensure children of all…

What do consumers expect from breakfast, anyway?

Time sensitivity is a major hurdle for the breakfast daypart; order accuracy and speed of service are key in producing happy customers.

Video walls, drive-thru kiosks hot menu items at NRA14

Digital signage video walls and touchscreen self-order drive-thru kiosks were among the technology highlights at this year's National Restaurant Association…

Mobile restaurant ordering platform receives $4M funding

June 6, 2014

Siftit, a mobile restaurant ordering platform, announced this week that it has closed a $4 million Series A round of venture capital funding, led by…

The breakfast wars

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Pizza operators have everything they need to dive into the morning daypart, except eggs.

JTM Food Group removes ‘yoga mat’ chemical from all bakery products

June 6, 2014

JTM Food Group has responded to growing public concerns regarding the use of ADA, or azodicarbonamide, in bakery products, reformulating its bread items…

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip expands new kiosk concept

June 6, 2014

Shoppers at the Galleria Dallas can now get a double dose of their favorite sweets with today’s opening of its second Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip. A grand…

KFC showcases ‘real cooks’ in new ad

June 6, 2014

To mark the launch of its new family game night bucket, KFC has released a new #HowDoYouKFC ad, featuring two of its cooks – Maurice Wilson of Kissimmee, Fla.…

Dunkin’ Donuts adds Spanish Twitter handle, dabbles in delivery

June 6, 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts launched a new Spanish Twitter handle Thursday, @DunkinLatino. The Boston Globe reported its first tweet: “La comunidad hispana es muy…

If you build it, they will come and you will profit

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Many operators also neglect to examine the pricing of kitchen supplies, which is the number one area for savings.

KFC introduces family game night bucket

June 5, 2014

KFC today introduced its Game Night Bucket, a family meal that includes 12 Extra Crispy Tenders, four dipping sauces, four biscuits, two large side items and…

Inclement weather boosts delivery food orders

June 5, 2014

The extreme weather in Q1 2014 yielded good and bad news for the U.S. restaurant industry — total visits dipped, but delivery got a boost.

Innovation Center opens in Colorado for foodservice professionals

June 5, 2014

Food and Drink Resources, a Centennial, Colo.-based consultancy firm, has opened a new Innovation Center for food and drink professionals. The founders of the…

Del Taco expands Epic Burrito line

June 5, 2014

Del Taco has launched a new Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito, available beginning today for a limited time. The new offering features grilled carne asada…

Granbury updates payment and coupon options

June 5, 2014

POS provider Granbury Solutions announced a new release of its online ordering engine, aimed at enabling its thousands of restaurant operators who accept…

Auntie Anne’s flexes philanthropic arm with 'Mini Acts Mighty Impact' campaign

June 5, 2014

Auntie Anne’s has shifted the spotlight to its “mini” pretzel items — Mini Pretzel Dogs and Nuggets — for its latest campaign. The brand is asking customers to…

How to craft a loyalty program for active social networkers

June 5, 2014

New research from Mintel shows that posting food pictures has gone beyond a few fringe foodies and is infiltrating the mainstream: 13 percent of those who have…

Sonic plans to extend Raleigh-Durham presence

June 5, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has signed a new franchise agreement that will bring five new drive-ins to the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., market throughout the next five years…