Tim Hortons introduces sustainable coffee platform

May 15, 2013

Tim Hortons today announced its inaugural Partnership Blend coffee, the company's first coffee product sourced solely from the work of its Coffee Partnership…

Square reinvents the register with new Stand

May 15, 2013

Square Stand, new hardware created by Square for brick-and-mortar businesses that turns an iPad into a complete point of sale, is now available, according to a…

QSR employee strikes spread to Milwaukee

May 14, 2013

Just days after employees from a variety of quick-service brands walked off the job in Detroit and St. Louis, workers in Milwaukee followed suit today.

Tourists are coming: Is your restaurant ready to accommodate?

Since most foreign tourists won't have access to a PC during their trip, it's critical to offer mobile-based feedback mechanisms featuring short…

Restaurant job seekers turning to mobile devices

May 14, 2013

New data from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace, shows that mobile job searches have increased by 95 percent in the past year.

Taco Bell breaks ground in Washington town per teen's request

May 14, 2013

Taco Bell has added another notch to its direct and creative marketing strategy by breaking ground in the town of Othello, Wash., after local teen Zeke Castro…

NRA adds members to leadership team

May 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named Phil Kafarakis as its new chief innovation and member advancement officer. He will report directly to CEO Dawn…

Jersey Mike's the focus of Food Network program

May 14, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs will be featured on the Food Network program "Giving You the Business" at 10 p.m. May 16.

Dunkin' Donuts raises nearly $500K for Boston Marathon fund

May 14, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts guests have donated a total of $467,884.61 to The One Fund Boston to help those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15. More than…

McDonald's UK invites consumers to scout supply chain

May 14, 2013

McDonald's UK has launched a new program called 'Quality Scouts', which invites members of the public to "go behind the scenes and report back on how some of…

Wendy's signature Frosty now available in waffle cone

May 14, 2013

Wendy's signature Frosty is now available in a waffle cone. The treat is made the same way, with milk, cream and 100-percent cocoa, and is available in vanilla…

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.