Del Taco boldly goes after Star Trek Online preview

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January 21, 2010

Del Taco has partnered with videogame publisher Atari Inc. in a special promotion allowing fans early access to the highly anticipated online game (MMO) Star…

Harris Poll reveals consumers' coupon-hunting trends

January 21, 2010

More quick-service brands turned to couponing in 2009 to boost traffic during the recent slow periods, and brands that have historically couponed, such as…

Burger King celebrates its debut in Russia

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January 21, 2010

The first Burger King store in Russia has opened in the Metropolis shopping mall in Moscow. The new market entry is part of the company's expansion strategy in…

El Pollo Loco pulls back on Chicago expansion

January 21, 2010

In 2004, El Pollo Loco announced its plans for a national expansion, including entry into the Chicago market. Now, The Sun Times reports that two of the…

Coffee equipment advances ease of brewing

From dispenser/servers for holding to automated features for brewers, operators have plenty of options.

Study finds CEOs hired from within perform better in long term

January 20, 2010

Quick-service brands looking for a new leader to guide them back to positive results after the economic recovery may very well have the best candidate already…

Tim Hortons opens tri-branded store at Norfolk naval base

January 20, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has opened its second U.S. military base location with a multi-branded restaurant at Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base…

Wienerschnitzel holding cash giveaway sweepstakes

January 20, 2010

Wienerschnitzel is in the midst of a cash-giveaway sweepstakes in which a grand prize winner could receive $50,000. The Get Out from UnDer Debt contest…

Study finds CEOs hired from within perform better in long term

January 20, 2010

Quick-service brands looking for a new leader to guide them back to positive results after the economic recovery may very well have the best candidate already…

Tim Hortons opens tri-branded store at Norfolk naval base

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January 20, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has opened its second U.S. military base location with a multi-branded restaurant at Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base…

Wienerschnitzel holding cash giveaway sweepstakes

January 20, 2010

Wienerschnitzel is in the midst of a cash-giveaway sweepstakes in which a grand prize winner could receive $50,000. The Get Out from UnDer Debt contest…

Taco Bell drive-thru survey finds Americans open to healthier options

January 19, 2010

In a recently released survey commissioned by Taco Bell, 69 percent of Americans said they think having better choices in the drive-thru at quick-service…

Tasti D-Lite inks area development deal for S. Fla.

January 19, 2010

Tasti D-Lite has signed an area development agreement for Southeast Florida, the company has announced. Area Developer Robyn Vescovi has agreed to open at…

Gold Star Chili commissions wall mural for stores

January 19, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili is commissioning nationally prominent artist-illustrator C.F. Payne to paint an original mural on some of its stores. Chris Fox…

Blimpie debuts reimaging program

January 19, 2010

Blimpie has unveiled a new restaurant design that melds the past with the future by incorporating classic, contemporary Americana design concepts.   The…

Sonic to phase-in cage-free eggs

January 19, 2010

Sonic Corp. has updated its animal welfare policy to include provisions that affect its egg and pork supply chain. As part of the policy, Sonic is asking its…

NRA forecast: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

Subway sees promise in text ordering

The Zingle solution has boosted traffic and increased efficiencies, prompting the test to expand to more stores.

Taco Bell drive-thru survey finds Americans open to healthier options

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January 19, 2010

In a recently released survey commissioned by Taco Bell, 69 percent of Americans said they think having better choices in the drive-thru at quick-service…

Tasti D-Lite inks area development deal for S. Fla.

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January 19, 2010

Tasti D-Lite has signed an area development agreement for Southeast Florida, the company has announced. Area Developer Robyn Vescovi has agreed to open at…