Yum! Brands sued for using recipes without permission

February 27, 2012

TR & B Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands for using recipes without permission.

USDA projects temporary rise in chicken prices

February 27, 2012

A shortage of poultry is expected to drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report…

Update: KFC denies opening in sanctioned Iran

February 27, 2012

Last week it was reported that KFC opened a restaurant in Iran despite U.S. sanctions put into place over the country's lack of transparency regarding…

Wienerschnitzel kicks off corn dog sweepstakes

February 27, 2012

Wienerschnitzel has kicked off its third annual "Cash in on a Corn Dog" sweepstakes and is giving away $100,000 in cash prizes and "Wiener Bucks," as well as…

McDonald's gives away $25K in celebration of its fries

February 27, 2012

McDonald's has named a winner of its "You Want McDonald's Fries With That" contest and weekly sweepstakes, that called upon consumers to share moments they'd…

PeopleMatter Secures $14 Million Series C Funding led by Morganthaler Ventures

PeopleMatter, provider of the fastest-growing talent management solution (TMS) specifically designed for hourly workforces in the service industry, announced…

Could your restaurant survive a 15% decrease in business?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

The question we field more than any other when talking to small merchants is, “Who is making me become PCI compliant?” The answer is too complicated to simply…

Noventri launches digital menu board operation center

February 23, 2012

Maryland-based provider Noventri has launched QSR-Net, a compilation of the company's on-site Network Operation Center, the QSR-Net team, 24/7 phone support…

McDonald's testing Fish McBites

February 23, 2012

About a month after McDonald's new Chicken McBites hit the menu nationwide, the chain is now testing a similar item featuring fish.

Tim Hortons sales accelerate systemwide

February 23, 2012

Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Jan. 1, which included a 9.2 percent growth in systemwide sales. Tim Hortons…

Are restaurant marketers missing the big spenders?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Restaurant occasions are integral to the Boomer generation's demographics, so why aren't brands marketing to them directly?

Jack in the Box profit falls on refranchising efforts

February 23, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $12 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended Jan. 22, compared with net earnings of $32.…

Krispy Kreme's Glaze the Nation Tour kicks off

February 23, 2012

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts kicks off its 75th birthday celebrations with the roll out of its Glaze the Nation Tour.

Wendy's franchisee receives funding for partner buyout

February 23, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $2.675 million term loan to QSC Restaurants Inc., a Wendy's franchisee, for a partner buyout. The funding was…

Jersey Mike's Month of Giving benefits 74 charities

February 23, 2012

Throughout March, Jersey Mike's Subs will host its second annual Month of Giving, a fundraising campaign that will benefit 74 different local children's-based…

NRA, NRAEF elect new board members

February 23, 2012

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have elected new officers to their board of…

Del Taco aims to redefine brand experience with new executive team

February 23, 2012

Del Taco has announced several promotions and appointments within its executive ranks as part of a larger initiative to redefine how the company delivers on…

Taco Bell sued over Salmonella outbreak

February 23, 2012

Taco Bell has been sued by an Oklahoma woman after she became ill in a recent Salmonella outbreak. Taco Bell was named as the link in a recent outbreak that…

White Castle experiments with wine sales, honored by vodka company

February 23, 2012

White Castle is experimenting with wine sales at a Lafayette, Ind., restaurant, according to the Wall Street Journal.

POS Video Cameras Help Improve Restaurant Service

Miami Management used video cameras at the point of sale to improve accuracy and speed up drive-thru times.