25-unit Arby's franchisee files bankruptcy protection

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April 1, 2010

A Wesley Chapel, Fla.-based franchise group that operates 25 Arby's in three states under four separate companies is seeking reorganization under Chapter 11 of…

EMN8 raises nearly $14.4M for self-service sales kiosks

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April 1, 2010

Self-service kiosk developer EMN8 says it is less than $200,000 away from its goal of raising more than $14.4 million in venture funding.   The company…

MaggieMoos, actor Liam Hemsworth surprise LA Boys & Girl's Club

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April 1, 2010

In honor of April Fools' Day, actor Liam Hemsworth and Miss Maggie Moo, ice cream celebutante for MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery, surprised the Variety…

Stolen bust of Colonel Sanders recovered

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April 1, 2010

The Colonel Sanders two-month road trip is officially over. After being stolen from a Berea, Ky., KFC restaurant in late January, a bronze bust of Colonel…

Consumer focus still on buying organic

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April 1, 2010

According to Mintel's latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35 percent) of…

Burger King debuts first U.S. company store with 20/20 design

The 20/20 restaurant design features a contemporary theme balanced by various elements evoking an industrial look.

Lisa Ingram promoted to White Castle COO

March 31, 2010

Lisa Ingram, great-granddaughter of White Castle System Inc. founder E. W. "Billy" Ingram, has been named the company's chief operating officer, the company's…

Wendy's tests high quality premium salads

March 31, 2010

Wendy's is testing a lineup of premium salads set to rival that of casual dining offerings, according to The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch. The salads include Apple…

Starmount to unveil DS software for restaurant nutrition info requirement

March 31, 2010

Starmount Systems has announced that it will unveil its digital software suite at KioskCom 2010 in a proof-of-concept demonstration for restaurant chains that…

Panda Express implements Medallia CEM solution

March 31, 2010

Panda Express has begun deploying the Medallia Customer Feedback Management system in close to 1,300 Panda Express restaurant locations in the United States. …

Ronald McDonald targeted for contributing to childhood obesity

March 31, 2010

Just as lawmakers in Santa Clara County, Calif., are considering banning toys in kids' quick-serve meals, a consumer watchdog organization is calling for…

Dairy Queen plans Mini Blizzard launch for summer

March 31, 2010

As Dairy Queen prepares to celebrate the 25th year of its iconic Blizzard treat, the company has announced it will introduce a new mini-size Blizzard this…

Lisa Ingram promoted to White Castle COO

March 31, 2010

Lisa Ingram, great-granddaughter of White Castle System Inc. founder E. W. "Billy" Ingram, has been named the company's chief operating officer, the company's…

Wendy's tests high quality premium salads

March 31, 2010

Wendy's is testing a lineup of premium salads set to rival that of casual dining offerings, according to The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch. The salads include Apple…

Starmount to unveil DS software for restaurant nutrition info requirement

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March 31, 2010

Starmount Systems has announced that it will unveil its digital software suite at KioskCom 2010 in a proof-of-concept demonstration for restaurant chains that…

Panda Express implements Medallia CEM solution

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March 31, 2010

Panda Express has begun deploying the Medallia Customer Feedback Management system in close to 1,300 Panda Express restaurant locations in the United States. …

Ronald McDonald targeted for contributing to childhood obesity

March 31, 2010

Just as lawmakers in Santa Clara County, Calif., are considering banning toys in kids' quick-serve meals, a consumer watchdog organization is calling for…

Dairy Queen plans Mini Blizzard launch for summer

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March 31, 2010

As Dairy Queen prepares to celebrate the 25th year of its iconic Blizzard treat, the company has announced it will introduce a new mini-size Blizzard this…

Subway franchisee finds ROI in Nextep touchscreen drive-thru kiosks

March 30, 2010

A Subway franchisee has implemented touchscreen drive-thru kiosks from Nextep Systems at his restaurants in Loveland, Colo., and Cheyenne, Wyo. A 20-year…

El Pollo Loco 2009 loss widens

March 30, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported the system's first negative same-store sales in a decade as the company's net loss…