Baskin-Robbins introduces mini ice cream cones

July 12, 2011

Embracing an increased demand for smaller portion sizes, Baskin-Robbins has introduced new Mini Cones nationwide. The small ice cream cones can be purchased…

QSR displays: Why professional-grade smokes consumer TVs

A display expert explains why it's a mistake to ask consumer-grade TVs to do a pro's job.

Social media: brand aid ... or brand illusion?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a major social media conference. Naturally I saw it as a great opportunity to pick up new nuggets of wisdom…

Wall Street Investors Demand ROI - Return on Innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Return on Innovation (ROI), and not Return on Investment is the new demand (and expectation) of Wall Street Investors.

Pizza Fresh heats up Phoenix

July 11, 2011

Phoenix residents can bake pizzas at will now that Pizza Fresh has opened a location there. The quick-service, take-and-bake concept that prepares pizzas…

White Castle offers 90th birthday commemorative Coke glasses

July 11, 2011

As part of White Castle's yearlong 90th birthday celebration, commemorative Coke glasses are available for purchase to recognize the 90-year partnership…

International KFC units deploy Kitchen Brains’ management app

July 11, 2011

Yum! Restaurants International, a division of Yum! Brands, has chosen Kitchen Brains' Quality Production Management (QPM) for some of its KFC international…

Carl’s Jr. marks 70th anniversary, plans Indonesian growth

July 11, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand is commemorating its 70th anniversary this month with celebrations and online giveaways.

Taco Bell India taps Ogilvy as AOR

July 11, 2011

Ogilvy, which handles the creative for Yum! Brands' KFC in India, has won the duties of its sister chain Taco Bell without a pitch. Ogilvy's Delhi office will…

Duke Marketing to host Local Store Marketing University

July 11, 2011

Duke Marketing LLC, has announced the launch of its Local Store Marketing University (LSM-U), an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer’s…

McDonald’s UK to launch sustainable uniforms

July 10, 2011

McDonald's U.K. has tapped fashion designer Wayne Hemingway to conceive a 100-percent recycled uniform for its 85,000 staff members in time for the 201…

Whataburger brings back signature Patty Melt

July 10, 2011

Whataburger's signature Patty Melt has returned for a limited time. The customer favorite will be available through Aug. 15 at Whataburger's more than 72…

Durbin Amendment final rule increases swipe-fee cap

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The NRA and others have expressed disappointment with the last minute interchange cap fee increase, accusing the Fed of succumbing to the banks' and card…

Struggling Quiznos hires financial advisers

July 10, 2011

Denver-based Quiznos has brought in a group of financial advisors from the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and investment bank Moelis…

Arby's announces 'Good Mood' casting call

July 10, 2011

Arby's has launched a nationwide Casting Call Video Contest, running now through July 31, in search of a grand prize winner to appear in an upcoming…

Are digital menu boards really that complicated?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

We all know there's a lot of differences between digital menu boards and traditional menu boards. They are new and there's a lot to learn, but are they really…

Krispy Kreme names SVP of franchises

July 7, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has named Cindy Bay as senior vice president of U.S. Franchises and Company Stores. She will report to Jim Morgan, president and…

N.M. Sonic settles $2 million sexual harassment suit

July 7, 2011

A Sonic Drive-In in Los Lunas, N.M., will settle a sexual harassment lawsuit for $2 million.

Hardee’s expands into Kazakhstan

July 7, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the opening of two Hardee's restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the…

High consumer perception marks for Subway, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A

July 7, 2011

Consumers 18 and older had favorable perceptions of Subway, Wendy's and Chick-fil-A in the first half of 2011, according to YouGov BrandIndex, which measures…