News & Media
Lawyers see another way to get a restaurant reservation
by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant
The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) has been the law of the land in New York since April of 2011. While most restaurateurs, who are New York State employers…
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QSR workers strike in NYC, demand higher wages
November 29, 2012
New Yorkers will see workers on strike at some of the largest quick-service restaurant chains today, as hundreds of workers at dozens of McDonalds, Taco…
read nowDunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…
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Health and wellness consumer disconnects and navigation strategy
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Flavor and cuisine trends should then be overlapped with consumer and health trends to create a comprehensive strategy.
read nowNRA's CFO receives award
November 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association's Marvin Irby has been named the recipient of the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Award. The award will be presented at a…
read nowKFC now available on Japan Airlines flights
November 28, 2012
Japan Airlines (JAL) issued a press release today announcing its partnership with KFC to the seventh installment of the Air Series in-flight meal onboard…
read nowMenu trend to watch for in 2013: Eggs
November 28, 2012
The American Egg Board and NPD Group predicted the top egg trends for 2013, including a continued growth in egg supply at quick-service restaurants, buoyed by…
read nowStudy: Brand social media connections drive purchase behavior
November 28, 2012
A new study issued by digital advertising technology company SocialVibe reveals that 70 percent of consumers actively engaged in social media have made a…
read nowLaMar's introduces peppermint iced devil's food cake donut
November 28, 2012
LaMar's Donuts has created a new donut for the holiday season: the Peppermint Iced Devil's Food Cake Donut will be available nationwide until Jan. 2.
read nowPretzelmaker rings in holiday season with daily giveaway
November 28, 2012
Pretzelmaker is kicking off the holiday season with its "Little Bites Go Large" online sweepstakes. The sweepstakes, which will run through Dec. 24, will…
read nowDunkin Donuts' adds interactive element to Twitter page
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced three limited-time coffee flavors for the holiday season, including the new White Chocolate, as well Peppermint Mocha and…
read nowJack in the Box refranchises 42 restaurants
November 28, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. disclosed the details of two refranchising transactions that were included in the company's fourth quarter operating results, announced on…
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Vegas Baby, Vegas: Loyalty Lessons from Sin City
There are three things restaurant owners can learn from rewards programs at casinos.
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Chains itching to cook from scrach: Part 2
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
A new generation of restaurateurs is taking family recipes and running with them, shaping one of the hottest trends in casual/fast-casual dining — the 10…
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Rita's Italian Ice awarded exclusive rights at NJ's Prudential Center
November 27, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice announced today that it has been awarded exclusive rights to serve its offerings at the Prudential Center, a state-of-the-art sports and…
read nowPopeyes and Coca-Cola offering holiday collector cups
November 27, 2012
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Coca-Cola have teamed up to launch 2012 collector cups wrapped in unique, New Orleans-inspired holiday designs.
read nowChurch's Chicken teams up with Hasbro for sweepstakes
November 27, 2012
Church's Chicken and Hasbro have teamed up for a Family Fun Giveaway during the holiday season. Prize recipients will be randomly selected and awarded before…
read nowKrispy Kreme unveils gingerbread doughnut for holiday lineup
November 27, 2012
Krispy Kreme has launched its limited-time holiday offerings, including a new gingerbread cake doughnut. The traditional cake doughnut is flavored with ginger…
read nowDunkin' Donuts 'Best Coffee in America' trademark request denied
November 27, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts' request to trademark the phrase "Best Coffee in America" has been denied by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. According to Drinks Business…
read nowTaco John's raising funds for injured soldiers
November 27, 2012
Throughout the holiday season, Taco John's is donating a portion of each Nachos Navidad purchase to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which cares for injured soldiers…
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