Report finds consumers' definition of fast food goes beyond QSR

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January 12, 2010

The restaurant industry is no longer divided into clear-cut segments, at least from consumers' point of view. With the increasing growth of the fast casual…

NRA responds to national sodium reduction initiative

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January 12, 2010

On Monday, the New York City Department of Health announced details of a nationwide effort to reduce the amount of salt in packaged and restaurant foods by 2…

Carl's Jr. continues franchise expansion in Texas

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January 12, 2010

Carl's Jr. continues its focus on its expansion in Texas with the announcement of two franchise agreements that will bring an additional 31 Carl's Jr.

Alaska pollock again earns sustainable label

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January 12, 2010

The Alaska pollock fishery, the largest U.S. commercial fishery and one of the top five sources of seafood eaten in the United States, has been deemed…

Sexy better-for-you strategy working for Carl's Jr.

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The chain's salad campaign has brought a marked lift in online buzz. And the salads are selling too.

McDonald's USA's Thompson named company's No. 2

January 11, 2010

Don Thompson, president of McDonald's USA, has been named the company's president and chief operating officer. He moves into the role vacated by Ralph Alvarez…

Dunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell launch Twitter contests

January 11, 2010

Quick-service brands continue turning to social media to increase their fan engagement. Two of the latest efforts are from Dunkin' Donuts and Taco Bell.   At…

McDonald's UK in effort to reduce methane emissions in cattle

January 11, 2010

British environmentalists have expressed concern regarding methane emissions from cattle as a significant pollutant in the United Kingdom in recent years. Now…

NYC proposes national salt reduction plan for restaurants

January 11, 2010

The New York City Health Department has announced that it is coordinating a nationwide effort to aid heart attack and stroke prevention by reducing the amount…

N.J. Burger King franchisee adopts TelServ communications solution

January 11, 2010

Kay Burger Management LLC, a franchisee of Burger King Corp., has selected independent telecommunications consulting firm TelServ NJ LLC to manage its voice…

McDonald's USA's Thompson named company's No. 2

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January 11, 2010

Don Thompson, president of McDonald's USA, has been named the company's president and chief operating officer. He moves into the role vacated by Ralph Alvarez…

Dunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell launch Twitter contests

January 11, 2010

Quick-service brands continue turning to social media to increase their fan engagement. Two of the latest efforts are from Dunkin' Donuts and Taco Bell.   At…

McDonald's UK in effort to reduce methane emissions in cattle

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January 11, 2010

British environmentalists have expressed concern regarding methane emissions from cattle as a significant pollutant in the United Kingdom in recent years. Now…

NYC proposes national salt reduction plan for restaurants

January 11, 2010

The New York City Health Department has announced that it is coordinating a nationwide effort to aid heart attack and stroke prevention by reducing the amount…

N.J. Burger King franchisee adopts TelServ communications solution

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January 11, 2010

Kay Burger Management LLC, a franchisee of Burger King Corp., has selected independent telecommunications consulting firm TelServ NJ LLC to manage its voice…

Whataburger heats up menu with Jalapeno Week celebration

January 10, 2010

Whataburger is spicing up January's frigid weather with its first-ever Jalapeno Week, starting today. Now through Jan. 17, customers can add jalapenos to any…

Baskin-Robbins expands better-for-you ice cream offerings

January 10, 2010

Baskin-Robbins is adding to its line-up of better-for-you BRight Choices treats, which were introduced last January. BRight Choices features options of fat…

Franchisees sue KFC over grilled chicken ad focus

January 10, 2010

KFC seems to be putting all of its eggs in its grilled chicken basket, a move that hasn't sat well with a group of franchisees.   KFC National Council and…

NPD: U.S. saw steepest declines in global foodservice traffic in Q3

January 10, 2010

While there are positive signs that economies around the world are improving, the global foodservice business remained weak in the third quarter of 2009…

NCR launches upgraded receipt label printing solution

January 10, 2010

NCR Corp. has announced the release of the new NCR RealPOS Receipt Label Printer, a more efficient way for foodservice operators to track consumer orders. The…