News & Media
NRA survey finds more restaurants recycling
May 24, 2011
Roughly two-thirds of the nation’s restaurateurs have recycling programs as part of their sustainability efforts, according to a new study conducted by the…
read nowTim Hortons CEO leaves company
May 24, 2011
Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. is searching for a new chief executive officer following the departure of Don Schroeder, who served the company for 2…
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Wendys rolls out new summer berry salads, lemonade
May 24, 2011
Wendy's has launched two new salads featuring fresh berries just in time for summer.
read nowCaptain Ds hires quality assurance director
May 24, 2011
Captain D's has hired JoAnne Kemp as its director of quality assurance. Kemp most recently served as the principal of her own consulting practice where she…
read nowVendor Safe, FastCasual.com release PCI Guide: FAQ
May 24, 2011
Vendor Safe Technologies, a provider of PCI compliant solutions and network security, has teamed up with FastCasual.com to present the “PCI Guide: Frequently…
read nowBaskin-Robbins fans vote to bring back retired flavor
May 24, 2011
Baskin-Robbins is asking ice cream enthusiasts to vote to bring one of 31 retired flavors out of its "Deep Freeze."
read nowYum! Brands commits to Sanford C. Bernstein Conference
May 24, 2011
Yum! Brands Inc. will present at Sanford C. Bernstein's 27th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on June 1 in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to…
read nowSubways LA franchisee group selects AOR
May 24, 2011
The Los Angeles-area franchisee group of Subway restaurants has selected Austin, Texas-based Proof Advertising as its full-service agency of record. The…
read nowKFC Canada to re-launch the Double Down
May 24, 2011
KFC's Double Down is ready to make a comeback in the Canadian market. The controversial sandwich made its debut for a limited time in the fall of 2010, and…
read nowMcDonalds Pokémon Happy Meal promotion set for summer
May 24, 2011
Pokémon Black•White-themed Happy Meals arrive in participating McDonald's stores across North America beginning June 17.
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Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 24, 2011
Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.
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NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.
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NRA 2011: Technology pavilion highlights
From tablet kiosks to digital menu boards, restaurateurs have a lot of technology to understand. Heres some of what they saw at the International Restaurant…
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McDonald's Europe expects kiosks to increase jobs
More than 800 kiosks are taking orders -- not jobs -- at McDonald's restaurants throughout Europe.
read nowSubway to open 2,000 stores, looking for franchisees
May 23, 2011
According to a company press release, Subway restaurant chain plans to open 2,000 stores in North America in 2011.
read nowBurger King stops airing ad following U.S. Postal Service complaint
May 23, 2011
According to Fox News, the U.S. Postal Service has reached a settlement with Burger King over an ad campaign last year that portrayed a letter carrier becoming…
read nowArby's wins chicken salad taste-off, donates $25,000 to No Kid Hungry Campaign
May 23, 2011
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that it will donate $25,000 to Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign, a national effort to end childhood hunger in…
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Street food: Urban foraging
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…
read nowSubway units in North Carolina receive LEED certification
May 22, 2011
Subway restaurants has announced that two of its recently opened stores in the Raleigh, N.C. market are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED…
read nowWhataburger introduces new chicken sandwich
May 22, 2011
Whataburger today announced the Honey Mustard Chicken Club, its newest menu item available for a limited time only. The new chicken sandwich, with a choice of…
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