Pretzelmaker kicks off Twisted Tuesdays

September 13, 2011

Pretzelmaker kicked off its Twisted Tuesdays promotion this week. Every Tuesday in September, customers who buy a pretzel from Pretzelmaker can treat a friend…

SSP America debuts new mobile brand

September 13, 2011

SSP America, a foodservice operator in travel locations such as airports and shopping malls throughout the country, is adding a food truck to its portfolio.

Subway named an initial Openbucks' gift card payment partner

September 13, 2011

Openbucks launched its Gift Card Payment Network at TechCrunch Disrupt, a technology-focused conference taking place this week in San Francisco.

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off 10th KidZone program

September 13, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has officially kicked off its 2011-12 KidZone and Dugout programs, which offer special seating sections for children from charitable…

TCBY earns Excellence in Innovation Award

September 13, 2011

TCBY received the Prepared Foods' Excellence in Innovation Award this week for its development of Super Fro-Yo. The award was presented at the Prepared Foods…

Local builds scale

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

The cultural appetite for all things local continues unabated. Of interest, the ability to source local products from highly fragmented producers dotting the…

5 basic innovation ideation principles

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Rank and file company employees of a food company may say "We're not Apple Computer!" We can't generate the innovative ideas that Apple does!" We are doomed to…

Getting past the mobile buzz

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

Mobile technologies have made HR and operations tools more accessible than ever. At the intersection of smart phone proliferation – now topping 1 billion…

Where are the traditional menu board companies?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

I remember when I was studying for my master's degree in marketing one of the professors told me something I will never forget. He said you have to always know…

Wendy's restaurant prototype

Wendy's is currently testing four restaurant prototypes featuring modern designs, new line queues and digital menu boards.

NRA opens early bird registration for annual Hotel-Motel Show

September 12, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event…

Yogurtland rolls out fall flavors

September 12, 2011

Yogurtland has added three new seasonal fall flavors, Oatmeal Cookies, PB&J and Blackberry Lemon Mint Tart, to its menu.

Michigan Wendy's partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure

September 12, 2011

Wendy's restaurants and the Michigan Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure are kicking off a "Give a Dollar...Get a Dollar" fundraising initiative to help…

Good Times adds Green Chile options to menu

September 12, 2011

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has launched a product line-up featuring Denver-based Santiago's Authentic Green Chile.

Subway partners with Buffalo Bills

September 12, 2011

Subway Restaurants has announced a partnership with NFL franchise the Buffalo Bills.

Overweight man sues White Castle for discrimination

September 12, 2011

A 6-foot, 290-pound New York man has sued White Castle for discrimination, claiming the chain's booths were too small to fit his large frame.

Wendy's testing store designs that 'push the envelope'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

42-year-old company's four modern prototypes focus on food, heritage.

PLZ CK ASAP

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

As my thumbs typed this urgent text message into my smartphone (PLS CK ASAP) to our creative department, I reveled in the moment as I realized that I was hip…

Whataburger Classic Cup campaign benefits military patients

September 11, 2011

In recognition of U.S. military members, Whataburger, in partnership with Coca-Cola, has launched a limited-edition Classic Cup collector's series.

McDonald's begins roll out of healthier Happy Meals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 11, 2011

McDonald's has started rolling out its new, healthier Happy Meals in some markets.