TCBY plans 200-store Texas expansion

March 15, 2012

TCBY is expanding its footprint in Texas and is hosting a franchise event to celebrate the opening of its newest self-serve location.

Is your restaurant stuck in a monkey trap?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

From switching out the décor to updating technology, restaurateurs must take chances to keep their business fresh.

Arby's celebrates St. Patrick's Day as 'O'rb's,' offers Reuben BOGO

March 14, 2012

Arby's is going all out for St. Patrick's Day, temporarily changing its name to "O'rb's" in its online channels, and offering two classic Reuben sandwiches for…

KFC's Chicken Pot Pie photo contest rewards nostalgia

March 14, 2012

KFC has introduced a "Bring Back a Classic" photo contest in celebration of its classic menu item, the Chunky Chicken Pot Pie.

McDonald's awards suppliers for sustainable practices

March 14, 2012

McDonald's has named its 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply Chain winners, which includes a list of 51 partners recognized for improving food sources, the…

Krispy Kreme gets creative with new egg-shaped doughnuts

March 14, 2012

Krispy Kreme has rolled out two new egg-shaped treats to celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release of Universal Pictures' Easter-themed family comedy HOP, from the…

Would YOU resist a robber?

The young manager knelt in front of the safe, a thousand thoughts cluttering his head. His fingers were nearly frozen with fear as he fumbled with the…

Don’t gamble on your summer hiring success

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

If a candidate isn't serious enough to take a short assessment, the odds are he or she won't turn out to be one of your top performers.

Serving sizes lead label-readers astray, what will restaurant menus do?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Healthy framing has the greatest influence with consumers who are most concerned about their diets, and restaurant operators should focus on portion sizes…

Poor employee feedback leads to poor customer service

If you establish a system, perhaps weekly, to keep track of your employees' feedback, it proves that you care.

Wendy's Hot 'N Juicy burgers earn innovation award

March 13, 2012

Wendy's was honored with a COEX National Culinary/Operations Innovation Award for the launch of its Dave's Hot 'N Juicy Cheeseburgers.

Baskin-Robbins targets Canada for expansion

March 13, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is expanding its franchise locations across Canada with an initial focus on Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.

McDonald's one of the top Hispanic advertisers of 2011

March 13, 2012

Total advertising expenditures increased 0.8 percent in 2011 and finished the year at $144.0 billion, according to new data released by Kantar Media, a…

Restaurants sign up for new cause-based mobile app

March 13, 2012

A handful of restaurants have signed up for ValuedPatron Marketing Services LLC's new Eat-A-Bite, Give-A-Bit smartphone application that helps patrons and…

Mintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive

March 13, 2012

Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…

Popeyes, Domino's operator adds Golden Corral to portfolio

March 13, 2012

Frisch's Restaurants Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with NRD Holdings LLC (NRD) for the sale of substantially all of its…

Burger King hosting free fry giveaway for St. Patrick's Day

March 13, 2012

Burger King Corp. is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with free value-sized fries for guests March 17 and 18 at participating restaurants nationwide.

More consumers heading to restaurants for a snack

March 13, 2012

Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…

KFC testing Chicken Littles

March 13, 2012

KFC is reportedly testing Chicken Littles sandwiches. The items include breaded chicken tenders with pickles and mayo served on a sweet bun.

Solo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications

March 12, 2012

A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…