McDonald's praised for handling of Shrek glasses recall

June 10, 2010

Analysts say McDonald's has done a good job of handling the recall of its Shrek glasses, Time Magazine reports.   From the story: "The takeaway from all this…

Dunkin' Donuts enlists street artists to create Times Square billboard

June 10, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has enlisted several renowned street artists to create a billboard in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Artists contributing to the…

Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Nathan's Famous reports 7th straight year of revenue growth

June 10, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported another good year, the company's seventh consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations. The…

McDonald's France ad featuring gay teen among top viral videos

June 10, 2010

An ad campaign by McDonald's France featuring a gay teen has garnered more than 2.15 million views as news about the campaign went viral. The video debuted at…

QSR R&D has way to go to be called 'innovative'

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Few true foodservice innovations have hit the QSR industry in years, despite R&D centers changing their titles.

Burger King ribs sell out earlier than expected

June 10, 2010

Earlier this week, Burger King reported that the chain had sold its 10 millionth rib, a limited-time only product with casual dining pricing. Critics doubted…

McDonald's praised for handling of Shrek glasses recall

June 10, 2010

Analysts say McDonald's has done a good job of handling the recall of its Shrek glasses, Time Magazine reports.   From the story: "The takeaway from all this…

Dunkin' Donuts enlists street artists to create Times Square billboard

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June 10, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has enlisted several renowned street artists to create a billboard in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Artists contributing to the…

Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Nathan's Famous reports 7th straight year of revenue growth

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June 10, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported another good year, the company's seventh consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations. The…

McDonald's France ad featuring gay teen among top viral videos

June 10, 2010

An ad campaign by McDonald's France featuring a gay teen has garnered more than 2.15 million views as news about the campaign went viral. The video debuted at…

QSR R&D has way to go to be called 'innovative'

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Few true foodservice innovations have hit the QSR industry in years, despite R&D centers changing their titles.

Burger King ribs sell out earlier than expected

June 10, 2010

Earlier this week, Burger King reported that the chain had sold its 10 millionth rib, a limited-time only product with casual dining pricing. Critics doubted…

Mocapay gives restaurateurs easier gateways to mobile marketing

June 9, 2010

Mocapay has announced a strategic partnership with Postec Inc., an independent provider of custom point of sale solutions, to allow merchants using that POS…

Popeyes giving away free tea on June 12 to celebrate 38th anniversary

June 9, 2010

To celebrate its 38th Anniversary and promote its new Cane Sweeeet Tea, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., is giving customers a…

McDonald's searching for next music stars

June 9, 2010

McDonald's is offering up-and-coming music artists an opportunity to launch their careers by starring in an upcoming McDonald's commercial. The program is in…

People Report: Seven ways to engage your workforce

June 9, 2010

The first full day of the People Report Summer Camp Conference offered a lineup of experiences for attendees that addressed many of the ways restaurant brands…

Survey highlights complex public perceptions about food quality

It's the single biggest driver to your restaurant -- but not just interpreted by consistency, or even food safety.

Survey highlights complex public perceptions about food quality

June 9, 2010

A new survey, conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI), a national leader in tracking trends, issues and customer loyalty research, has highlighted…