Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD

June 2, 2010

All segments of the industry experienced traffic losses in the first quarter of 2010, according to NPD's CREST, which continually tracks consumer usage of…

Payment processing trends: What every operator should know

As credit and debit card use grows, restaurant operators must stay vigilant in the protection of consumer data.

McDonald's French ad featuring gay teen garners mostly praise

June 2, 2010

The ad starts off typically enough, with a father and son sharing a meal at McDonald's. As the father orders, the teenage boy gets a call on his cell phone and…

Takeout Technologies intros integrated technology ordering solution

June 2, 2010

TakeOut Technologies has partnered with Restaurants on the Run to create Foodgistics, an integrated technology solution for multiunit restaurant operators. …

Arby's to add 100 units in Turkey

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June 2, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has signed a major development agreement with Tab Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to open at least 100 Arby's restaurants in Turkey…

Charles Barkley to promo Taco Bell $2 Meal Deal

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June 2, 2010

Taco Bell will premiere a new TV ad featuring Basketball Hall-of-Famer and Emmy Award-winning commentator Charles Barkley promoting its newly launched $2 Meal…

Skinner: McDonald's to launch oatmeal, more differentiation

June 2, 2010

As part of its product differentiation strategy, McDonald's will launch oatmeal nationwide in 2011, McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner said. The company has been…

GE Capital finances 21-unit Jack in the Box refranchising

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June 2, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance is providing $23.5 million in financing to multi-brand franchisee MarLu, a multi-concept franchisee group and management company…

Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD

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June 2, 2010

All segments of the industry experienced traffic losses in the first quarter of 2010, according to NPD's CREST, which continually tracks consumer usage of…

Payment processing trends: What every operator should know

As credit and debit card use grows, restaurant operators must stay vigilant in the protection of consumer data.

NRA 2010: Pizza Fusion

Pizza Marketplace editor Jennifer Litz speaks with Pizza Fusion CEO Mark Begelman about the NRA Show's increased emphasis on green products. Begelman also…

KFC kicks off 'So Good' campaign with giveaway contest

June 1, 2010

KFC is launching its new global tagline, "So Good," in conjunction with a giveaway promotion for its new $5 Big Crunch Box, which features the brand's new…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…

Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes

June 1, 2010

Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of…

Marble Slab, Rita's launch cause marketing campaigns

June 1, 2010

Marble Slab Creamery and Rita's Italian Ice have each kicked off cause marketing efforts.   Marble Slab has partnered with internationally acclaimed home and…

Wienerschnitzel new burgers feature improved beef patty, double the chili

June 1, 2010

Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel is improving its burgers this summer with a new type of patty and double the amount of toppings, including its signature chili.

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

McDonald's to add Angus Snack Wrap option

June 1, 2010

McDonald's will leverage its premium Angus burger patty as a Snack Wrap option this summer, according to a Dow Jones report on Nasdaq.com.   From the story:…

KFC kicks off 'So Good' campaign with giveaway contest

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June 1, 2010

KFC is launching its new global tagline, "So Good," in conjunction with a giveaway promotion for its new $5 Big Crunch Box, which features the brand's new…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…