Gluten-free menus can be a challenge – or not

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Conservative estimates see gluten-free at $8 billion in consumer food purchases alone in 2013.

Restaurant traffic declines in December, but outlook is up

January 31, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…

Partnership streamlines business intelligence, marketing software needs

January 31, 2013

Improving Restaurants, a software technology company for the restaurant industry, and SpenDifference, a provider of supply chain support, have teamed up to…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's debut charbroiled fish sandwich

January 31, 2013

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's today announced the addition of the charbroiled Atlantic cod fish sandwich to their menus.

Jack in the Box promotes 'Hot Mess' burger via '80s theme, Pandora channel

January 31, 2013

Jack in the Box has rolled out the Hot Mess Burger, featuring a beef patty topped with spicy jalapenos, onion rings and pepper jack cheese and served on the…

Good Times launches responsibly raised chicken platform

January 31, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. is rolling out a new chicken platform in February and March based on Springer Mountain Farms antibiotic-free, hormone-free…

Sonic celebrates Groundhog Day with half-price hot dogs

January 31, 2013

Sonic Drive-In is celebrating Groundhog Day Feb. 2 by offering its Footlong Quarter Pound Hot Dog for half price.

McDonald's offers quarterly cash dividend

January 31, 2013

McDonald's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 77 cents per share of common stock payable on March 15 to shareholders of record at the…

White Castle adds location-based mobile couponing

January 31, 2013

White Castle has introduced mobile couponing, allowing fans to opt-in to receive deals via text messages sent directly to their phones. The new service, called…

Subway bringing back FebruANY promotion

January 31, 2013

Subway is bringing back its FebruANY promotion, offering its popular Footlong subs for $5 throughout the month of February. These subs include the Italian BMT…

Digital commerce takes on Super Bowl

While this age of digital commerce shows incredible promise, restaurants must make sure that they are truly going digital in the right way.

Food innovation can be glamorous and messy, but don't let that stop you!

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Time and time again, a great innovative idea is shelved, only to be resurrected years later as a successful new product.

Retailers offering higher quality pizza, sandwiches to compete with restaurants

January 30, 2013

When the Recession was in full swing, consumers chose grocery stores, warehouse clubs and other retailers over restaurants, seeking out better deals on…

Juice bars, cafés now using MICROS POS

January 30, 2013

Performance Food Centers has named MICROS Systems Inc. its exclusive technology partner for its more than 1,300 juice bar and café clients. MICROS will provide…

Anthony Bourdain named a featured speaker for NRA Show

January 30, 2013

Anthony Bourdain — best known for his Emmy Award-winning series "No Reservations" and new programs "The Taste" on ABC and "Parts Unknown" on CNN — has been…

Wendy's spotlights premium fish fillet sandwich

January 30, 2013

Just in time for the Lenten season, Feb. 13-March 30, Wendy's has brought back its premium fish fillet sandwich.

Jack in the Box redesigns website to cater to mobile users

January 30, 2013

Jack in the Box has debuted its completely redesigned website (jackinthebox.com), created to "heighten the engagement of online visitors," according to a…

Dunkin' Donuts plans its debut in Vietnam

January 30, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts today announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Vietnam Food and Beverage Co. Ltd. to develop the brand in Vietnam. The agreement calls…

Baskin-Robbins announces plans to triple China footprint

January 30, 2013

Baskin-Robbins today announced the signing of five new franchise agreements to aggressively expand the brand's presence in China. The new franchise agreements…

Church's Chicken promotes combo meal for Super Bowl

January 30, 2013

Participating Church's Chicken restaurants will be offering combo meals that include original or spicy chicken, tender strips and jalapeno cheese bombers.