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Restaurant.com debuts verified diner reviews
October 9, 2012
Restaurant.com has added "Verified Diner Reviews" to help consumers find local establishments and share their opinions.
read nowWendy's franchisee receives $16M for leaseback
October 9, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $16.1 million to WendPartners, a Wendy's franchisee. The facility is being used for the sale-leaseback of nine…
read nowYogurtland asks guests to submit masterpiece creations
October 9, 2012
Yogurtland is hosting a new "My Masterpiece" contest, where guests have the chance to submit their favorite frozen yogurt creations for a chance to win free…
read nowWok Box makes its debut in the U.S.
October 9, 2012
Canadian-based Wok Box, a quick-service chain specializing in freshly cooked, healthy Pan Asian cuisine, today announced the opening of its first U.S. location…
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U.S. restaurant industry outlook: Slow and steady improvement
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CIT's managing director says financing continues to open up for restaurant companies.
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Fazoli's, Sbarro CEOs to share how their brands went from 'turmoil to turnaround'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees will learn from the industry's brightest.
read nowRestaurant mobile payment app unveiled for Apple phones, tablets
October 8, 2012
Heartland Payment Systems, payments processors, has launched a solution that helps restaurateurs accept and process card payments anywhere inside and outside a…
read nowVirginia McDonald's installs iPads for customer use
October 8, 2012
A new McDonald's restaurant in the Norfolk–Virginia Beach, Va., area features iPads mounted on tables inside the dining room for customer use. According to The…
read nowSubway partners with egg farmers to fight hunger
October 8, 2012
Throughout October, Subway Restaurants in certain markets and America's egg farmers are teaming up to fight hunger. From now until Oct. 31, America's egg…
read nowYum! Brands honored for World Hunger Relief efforts
October 8, 2012
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, World Food Program USA honored David Novak, chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, and Christina Aguilera, United…
read nowRestaurant industry adds 16K jobs in September
October 8, 2012
New analysis by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry has continued to post solid job growth at more than double the…
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Spilling the 'beans' on Fast Casual Exec Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Panelists will give tips on menu development.
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Marketing departments going for the jugular
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Ads, menu items are outwardly trying to one-up the competition.
read nowMcDonald's, Dunkin' trademark moves heat up coffee wars
October 5, 2012
In September, McDonald's filed a U.S. trademark registration for its name to cover ground and whole-bean coffee. According to Burger Business, this move likely…
read nowMichigan White Castle units introduce autism awareness campaign
October 5, 2012
Autism Speaks and White Castle System Inc. announced their "White Castle is Listening," a statewide pledge by the chain to help raise awareness of Autism…
read nowDunkin' K-Cups now available in California Baskin-Robbins shops
October 5, 2012
Participating Baskin-Robbins shops in California are now offering Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup packs for use with the Keurig single brewing system. This marks Dunkin…
read nowTaco Bell launches social media campaign to end hunger
October 5, 2012
From now through Oct. 18, Taco Bell's Feed the Beat program – which supports up-and-coming musicians – is partnering with @TacoBell to spread the word about…
read nowCinnabon sending care packages to deployed soldiers
October 5, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. is partnering with Operation Gratitude for its third annual "Hugs from Home" campaign to send care packages to deployed U.S. soldiers.
read nowWebinar: The Silent Restaurant Killer -- Customer Data Breach
Restaurants are the prime target of choice for cyber criminals. The success rate of their exploits and the financial damages they inflict are astonishing.…
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An idea thats catching on
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Until there is more education about food sensitivities, the onus remains on the consumer to make sure their meal is safe.
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