Wendy's gears new campaign toward growing Hispanic demographic

May 14, 2013

Wendy's is introducing a new wave of Hispanic advertising this week with the goal of creating a stronger connection with the fast-growing demographic. The…

Tim Hortons elects new directors

May 14, 2013

Tim Hortons Inc. announced the results of the vote on the election of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders on May 9.

Subway development officer returning to 'Undercover Boss'

May 14, 2013

Don Fertman, the chief development officer for the Subway restaurant chain, who appeared on the second season of CBS's reality show "Undercover Boss" in 2010…

Groupon expands POS Suite with Breadcrumb app

May 14, 2013

Groupon has launched Breadcrumb POS, a free iPad app that, according to a company press release, enables restaurants, salons, spas and retail merchants to…

Leaf: New tablet will enhance payment acceptance for small businesses

May 14, 2013

Leaf has unveiled an updated version of its LeafPresenter tablet that make it even easier for local merchants to run and grow their business, according a…

Improving hiring through social platforms

Social hiring sites offer cheap, and sometimes free, opportunities to find candidates who have more extensive profiles that provide not only resumes, but a…

Arby's embarks upon childhood hunger awareness tour

May 13, 2013

The Arby's Foundation, in partnership with Share our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, has rolled out the second Hungry for Happiness mobile tour to raise…

Culver's teams up with Snickers for new treat

May 13, 2013

Culver's and Mars Foodservices have teamed up to offer a new Concrete Mixer featuring Snickers Brand.

Del Taco launches Free Food Wednesdays

May 13, 2013

To celebrate Del Taco's new Buck & Under and New Tastes menus, as well as its overall brand relaunch, the chain has introduced Free Food Wednesdays.

Krystal thriving under new ownership

May 13, 2013

President and CEO Doug Pendergast provided an update on the Krystal brand since it was purchased by Argonne Capital Group last spring. Among the highlights are…

KFC turns to NASCAR to push new boneless chicken

May 13, 2013

KFC added a promotional component for its new Original Recipe Boneless chicken during last weekend's Southern 500 NASCAR race.

Auntie Anne's selects new agency

May 13, 2013

Mullen NC announced that it has been selected as agency of record for Auntie Anne's Pretzels after a client-led review. Terms of the contract were not…

Dunkin' CEO appointed chairman of the board

May 13, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Nigel Travis, CEO, to the additional role of chairman of the board of…

St Louis fast food workers join strike

May 10, 2013

Following the lead of  Chicago and New York City, St. Louis is the latest city to see fast-food workers walk off the job in demand of better pay and working…

Checkers president returning to 'Undercover Boss'

May 10, 2013

Checkers President and CEO Rick Silva will appear on "Undercover Boss: Epic Bosses" May 17. Silva first went undercover for the show last year, leading to the…

NRA's Scott DeFife named 'Top Lobbyist'

May 10, 2013

National Restaurant Association's Scott DeFife, EVP of policy and government affairs, has been named a "Top Lobbyist" by Washington-based news publication CEO…

Applying Van Halen’s M&M Candy Test to loss prevention

Many of us may be familiar with the peculiar peccadillos of rock bands and divas for specified products in their dressing rooms. We've heard of demands for…

Pollo Tropical continues Panama expansion

May 10, 2013

Pollo Tropical has opened its 32nd internationally franchised location, and its second in Panama City, Panama.

A look at Burger King's digital menu board rollout

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IST president and CEO provides an overview of the deployment of nearly 26,000 NEC Display Solutions digital signage menu boards in 16 weeks.

Scotsman Ice named Auntie Anne's 'Supplier of the Year'

May 10, 2013

Auntie Anne's has chosen Scotsman Ice Systems as its 2012 Supplier of the Year, for its exemplary customer service and quality ice machines, according to an…