Sugar isn't so sweet

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

This morning as I was catching up on some of my favorite food blogs I found myself sucked in by a banner ad at the top of the page. The ad, from General Mills…

TCBY launches three new seasonal flavors

August 30, 2011

TCBY has added Caramel Supreme soft serve to its core menu, in addition to Red Velvet Cake, which was initially a limited-time only offering that earned a…

Urbanspoon and Zagat form content partnership

August 30, 2011

Urbanspoon, a mobile restaurant app, has signed a content deal with Zagat, provider of user-generated content, as well as restaurant ratings and reviews.

Subway teams up with local tomato farmers

August 30, 2011

Subway restaurants in California have teamed up with the California Tomato Farmers (CTF), a cooperative of family-owned tomato farming operations to promote…

Restaurants gear up for Labor Day as industry outlook softens

August 30, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association estimates that 35 percent of American consumers will dine out, takeout or order delivery from a…

McDonald's expansion on track in UAE, China

August 30, 2011

McDonald's UAE is on track to hit its 100th store opening by the end of 2011, according to the Khaleej Times.

QSRs upgrading burgers to keep up with fast casual growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Although McDonald's is still the clear sales-driver in the burger category, fast casual brands now represent a majority of the Top 75 burger concepts in…

What Visa's EMC annoucement means

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

Visa has shaken many U.S. businesses with its latest announcement declaring that it’s moving to EMV chip-based technology, which will replace the magnetic…

Church's Chicken customers get poetic

August 29, 2011

In honor of Church's Chicken Sandwich Celebration, the chain is asking fans to express their feelings for their favorite sandwich.

EVOS Health Kids Lunch Program expands

August 29, 2011

EVOS has announced that it will continue to expand its EVOS Healthy Kids Lunch Program at public and private schools in all of its markets this school year.

Chicken Shack deploys Vision POS

August 29, 2011

Chicken Shack, which includes 19 units in Michigan, has chosen Breakaway Vision POS as its preferred point-of-sale system.

Steve Jobs understood product innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Steve Jobs understood product innovation

Disproving the Top 3 employee tax credit misconceptions

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

Technology has transformed the process of qualifying employees for tax credits and collecting Uncle Sam’s incentives. What was a manual, red tape-ridden…

Living the dream

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

It was just a day like any other day. It was filled with lots of action, excitement and pressure. The restaurant business is tough, but you love it. Your head…

A&W Canada's urban prototype

A&W Canada's metropolitan expansion is part of an objective to woo a younger, mobile and technologically-savvy customer base.

Cold Stone Canada launches Tim Hortons-inspired flavor

August 28, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery locations in Canada have rolled out the Tim Hortons Double Double ice cream flavor.

Whataburger rolls out Green Chile Double burger

August 28, 2011

After receiving positive customer response during a regional launch last year, Whataburger is introducing its Green Chile Double burger systemwide. The…

Sonic opens annual Limeades for Learning campaign

August 28, 2011

Sonic Drive-In has officially launched its 2011 Limeades for Learning campaign. This is the third year the chain has supported the cause, which raises money…

Taco Bell CMO resigns

August 28, 2011

David Ovens, chief marketing officer for Taco Bell Corp., has announced his resignation, citing personal reasons.

Burger King Canada introduces Chicken Tenders

August 28, 2011

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is celebrating the introduction of a four-piece Chicken Tenders package by offering the option for $1.