Cadbury's Creme Eggs are the fruit of yesterday's innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Many food executives continue to cultivate a culture of negativity within their R&D; departments and should be pushing the envelope like their brand's fans.

Captain D’s taps direct marketing partner

May 4, 2011

Captain D's, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, has signed an agreement with Vertis Communications to deliver targeted promotional messages to its guests…

Subway franchise group integrates hiring platform

May 4, 2011

Independent Purchasing Cooperative Inc., (IPC) the franchisee purchasing cooperative for Subway Restaurants, has integrated Chequed.com's ChequedFit…

Michigan moms treated to free Dunkin’ Donuts coffee

May 4, 2011

Michigan moms will get a special treat Sunday for Mother's Day. At participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the state, moms will be treated to a…

Cinnabon promotion to honor nurses

May 4, 2011

In appreciation of National Nurses Week, Cinnabon has teamed up with The DAISY Foundation to offer any nurse a free Cinnabon Classic Roll at participating…

White Castle calls for Hall of Fame Cravers

May 3, 2011

White Castle is now seeking entries for its 11th annual Cravers Hall of Fame Contest.

Bojangles' sponsoring country musician Tammie Davis

May 3, 2011

Lincolnton, N.C., native and up and coming country musician Tammie Davis has signed a 12-month sponsorship agreement with Bojangles' Restaurants Inc.

Dunkin’ Brands files for IPO

May 3, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that it has filed a registration statement…

Dunkin’ Donuts brings back Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

May 3, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts first introduced its Waffle Breakfast Sandwich in 2009 to much fanfare. The item returned to the menu last year and now, the chain has brought…

Boardwalk signs Virginia expansion deal

May 3, 2011

A week after signing an expansion deal to open new restaurants in Alabama, Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed another agreement to open its first…

Tim Hortons sets Q1 results call

May 3, 2011

Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. will release its first quarter 2011 results and conference call  May 12 prior to the market open.

Where’s the beets? Vegetarian options rare in QSR segment

Analysts say the demand for vegetarianism isn't high enough to warrant a spot on the competitive menu space.

Webinar to address benefits of cause marketing

May 2, 2011

Cause marketing is a trend taking over the restaurant industry as chains and independent operators alike are focusing more on their local communities.

Del Taco rolls out chipotle, bacon ranch flavors

May 2, 2011

California-based Del Taco has introduced two bold new sauce flavors – Creamy Chipotle and Bacon Ranch, made with real ranch dressing and bacon.

Dunkin’ Donuts recruits Boston Red Sox for campaign

May 2, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has a major allegiance to Boston sports, having partnered with the Bruins, Celtics and now the Red Sox.

Cold Stone now offering online ordering

May 2, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has launched a new online ordering website for customers to order cakes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cupcakes, available for…

J.M. Smucker sets fiscal 2011 call

May 2, 2011

The J.M. Smucker Company will conduct its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings conference call and webcast June 9 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Earnings will…

TCBY launches healthier Super Fro-Yo

May 2, 2011

TCBY has launched its "Super Fro-Yo" frozen dessert line, a new classification of frozen yogurt that features elevated nutritional levels.

Chick-fil-A among chains testing sweet potato fries

May 2, 2011

Chick-fil-A is testing sweet potato waffle fries beginning this week in the Philadelphia market.

Baskin-Robbins strikes gold with new flavor

May 2, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has rolled out its newest flavor for May: the Golden Oreo Gold Rush. May's Flavor of the Month blends lemon custard ice cream and Oreo icing…