NRA pushes energy-efficient building legislation

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April 13, 2010

As hundreds of restaurateurs travel to Washington, D.C., this week for the National Restaurant Association's 2010 Public Affairs Conference, advocating for the…

New foodservice group to deliver menu insights

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April 13, 2010

Wixon Inc. has introduced the Wixon Foodservice Group, a new division dedicated to serving the restaurant industry by incorporating food science and technology…

Navigating the new hiring incentives

The recently enacted HIRE Act offers QSR operators and other employers $13 billion in tax breaks to incentivize new hires. Here's a breakdown.

QSR ice cream brands ready for summer

April 13, 2010

Quick-service brands in the ice-cream segment are gearing up for the spring/summer season with a variety of new offerings and product giveaways. Here's a…

NexCen University offers franchisee support

David McDougall, VP of operations for NexCen Franchise Management, discusses the benefits to franchisees who utilize the resource and training center.

Jack in the Box adds new Grilled Breakfast Sandwich

April 12, 2010

As the breakfast wars heat up, Jack in the Box restaurants is throwing its hat in the ring by extending its grilled sandwich line to include a premium egg…

McDonald's to ramp up social media with new hire

April 12, 2010

After more than a year developing its social-media strategy, McDonald's has hired its first director of social media, Rick Wion, reports Advertising Age. …

NPD: U.S. restaurant industry showing signs of improvement

April 12, 2010

Signals are emerging that the restaurant industry is poised for a turn toward recovery, according to The NPD Group, a market research company that continuously…

American Express, Dunkin' Donuts team up for rewards program

April 12, 2010

American Express has added Dunkin' Donuts to its reward program for its Blue from American Express, Blue Cash from American Express and Blue Sky cards. Each…

Texas Sonic Drive-In settles sexual harassment suit

April 12, 2010

A Sonic Drive-In in Grapevine, Texas, has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for…

Jack in the Box adds new Grilled Breakfast Sandwich

April 12, 2010

As the breakfast wars heat up, Jack in the Box restaurants is throwing its hat in the ring by extending its grilled sandwich line to include a premium egg…

McDonald's to ramp up social media with new hire

April 12, 2010

After more than a year developing its social-media strategy, McDonald's has hired its first director of social media, Rick Wion, reports Advertising Age. …

NPD: U.S. restaurant industry showing signs of improvement

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April 12, 2010

Signals are emerging that the restaurant industry is poised for a turn toward recovery, according to The NPD Group, a market research company that continuously…

American Express, Dunkin' Donuts team up for rewards program

April 12, 2010

American Express has added Dunkin' Donuts to its reward program for its Blue from American Express, Blue Cash from American Express and Blue Sky cards. Each…

Texas Sonic Drive-In settles sexual harassment suit

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April 12, 2010

A Sonic Drive-In in Grapevine, Texas, has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for…

NexCen University brand rooms help franchisee training

David McDougall, NexCen Franchise Management vice president of operations, explains what the rooms offer future operators.

Arby's takes value menu national

April 11, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has launched its national value menu, the first for the premium-positioned chain.   The new value menu, which features seven items…

Smoothie King expands to the Cayman Islands

April 11, 2010

Smoothie King has reached an agreement with BW Ventures LTD to develop multiple stores in the Cayman Islands within the next few years.   BW Ventures, operated…

Will negative buzz mean more sales for KFC Double Down?

April 11, 2010

How often is it that a new product launch reaches an unprecented level of infamy well before its national debut? Not often, especially at KFC, which usually…

Checkers names Maureen DiStefano director of franchise sales

April 11, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has announced that Maureen DiStefano has joined the company as director of franchise sales and business recruitment. DiStefano…