TCBY focused on Houston as priority market

November 7, 2012

Having already exceeded 2012 franchise growth expectations behind its new self-serve operating model, TCBY is now focusing on key markets across the U.S. for…

MICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini

November 7, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that its OPERA and Simphony…

Franchisee acquires 120 KFCs from Yum! Brands

November 7, 2012

Dallas-based Mitra QSR KNE LLC and its capital partner, Chalak Growth Capital Fund LLC, recently closed on a large acquisition of KFC/Taco Bell units in the…

Restaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments

November 7, 2012

According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…

Traffic, ticket growth reported by Burger King franchisee

November 7, 2012

New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced its Q3 results ended Sept. 30, which included an 87.1 percent jump in restaurant sales, lifted by its…

Villa Enterprises plants flag in Egypt

November 7, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened Villa Italian Kitchen and Bananas units at the American University (AUC) in Cairo, Egypt. These locations…

Report: Menu deals no longer driving restaurant visits

Operators should examine their value proposition, leverage the convenience factor of restaurants and offer variety.

5 ways to grow your off-premise catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Delivery of your product will make or break your catering program: Invest in safe vehicles, showcase your brand on those vehicles and purchase…

Dunkin' Brands pitches in $200K for Sandy relief

November 6, 2012

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Sandy…

LYFE Kitchen adds former White House Chief of Staff to board

November 6, 2012

LYFE Kitchen has added The Honorable William Daley as its newest member of the board of directors.

NRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'

November 6, 2012

Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by…

Culver's lands on the East Coast

November 6, 2012

Wisconsin-based Culver's made its debut on the East Coast with the opening of its 470th restaurant in Greenville, S.C., Nov. 5.

Baskin-Robbins crowdsourcing for next ice cream flavor

November 6, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has kicked off its third annual Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor Contest, which invites guests to create an original ice cream flavor using…

Wendy's new contest geared toward Hispanic market

November 6, 2012

Wendy's kicked off its "Wendy's Secret Sandwich" contest this week, which includes a grand prize trip for two to see reggaeton and pop Latino musician Tito El…

An industry of choice again

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The industry must improve the overall offer to prospective employees; pay, benefits, working conditions and schedules in order to attract quality workers.

How a digital loyalty program can help a smaller chain compete

Digital customer engagement providers can now use social media accounts to link a customer's existing social media identity to a new digital customer…

Dunkin' Donuts now offering holiday coffee flavors, free WiFi

November 5, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' holiday menu, which is now available, features three flavored coffee and lattes, including new White Chocolate, Peppermint Mocha and…

Chick-fil-A's 2013 cow calendar includes digital gift card

November 5, 2012

Chick-fil-A's 2013 cow calendar is now available, with the brand's "Eat Mor Chikin" cows saluting 12 of history's most famous "moonarchs."

Sonic rolls out two premium chicken sandwiches

November 5, 2012

Sonic has introduced two new premium chicken sandwiches — a limited-time Asiago Caesar Chicken Sandwich and an "improved" Classic Chicken Sandwich.

McDonald's makes donation for Hurricane Sandy relief

November 5, 2012

McDonald's Corporation announced it will contribute to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts with a donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross.