Restaurant industry comeback scheduled for late 2010, NPD says

December 13, 2009

After five consecutive quarters of traffic declines through September 2009, the industry will remain weak at least through the first half of 2010, according to…

Smoothie King's 2009 growth recognized

December 13, 2009

Despite a down economy and a dismal year for foodservice franchising, Smoothie King expanded during 2009 - and racked up four key awards this week from opinion…

Wendy's re-enters Singapore

December 13, 2009

Despite last week's announcement that Wendy's sole franchisee in Japan would be closing all of its stores, the Asian market still shows promise for the burger…

Dairy Queen launches store finder app for iPhone

December 13, 2009

Dairy Queen is now smart phone friendly, with a mobile version of its Web site and the new "DQ Restaurant Finder" application for iPhone and iPod touch devices…

Wendy's franchisee implements SecureConnect PCI compliance solution

December 13, 2009

Wendy's franchisee RDR Foods has partnered with BHI Advanced Internet to implement its SecureConnect solution to handle the company's Payment Card Industry…

Burger King rolls out Funnel Cake Sticks all-day treat

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December 13, 2009

Burger King Corp. is bringing the sweet taste of carnival food to its stores nationwide with the introduction of its Funnel Cake Sticks. Soft on the inside and…

Great American Cookies signs first franchise agreement for Chile

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December 13, 2009

Great American Cookies will soon be adding Chile to its list of international markets as the chain signs its first master franchise agreement for South…

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by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Part III: How to build a customer experience that's meaningfully different, cost effective and practical.

Restaurant industry comeback scheduled for late 2010, NPD says

by

December 13, 2009

After five consecutive quarters of traffic declines through September 2009, the industry will remain weak at least through the first half of 2010, according to…

Smoothie King's 2009 growth recognized

by

December 13, 2009

Despite a down economy and a dismal year for foodservice franchising, Smoothie King expanded during 2009 - and racked up four key awards this week from opinion…

Wendy's re-enters Singapore

December 13, 2009

Despite last week's announcement that Wendy's sole franchisee in Japan would be closing all of its stores, the Asian market still shows promise for the burger…

Dairy Queen launches store finder app for iPhone

by

December 13, 2009

Dairy Queen is now smart phone friendly, with a mobile version of its Web site and the new "DQ Restaurant Finder" application for iPhone and iPod touch devices…

Wendy's franchisee implements SecureConnect PCI compliance solution

by

December 13, 2009

Wendy's franchisee RDR Foods has partnered with BHI Advanced Internet to implement its SecureConnect solution to handle the company's Payment Card Industry…

McDonald's promos James Cameron's 'Avatar'

December 10, 2009

McDonald's has partnered with Academy-Award winning director James Cameron and Twentieth Century Fox in a global promotion for the upcoming film Avatar, which…

N.J. Senate approves menu labeling

December 10, 2009

Local and state legislators continue to push menu labeling regulations even as the U.S. House and Senate work on health-care reform legislation that include…

Wendy's franchisee to close all units in Japan

December 10, 2009

Zensho Co. Ltd., the sole franchisee for Wendy's in Japan, announced on Thursday that it will end its contract with Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. on its use of the…

Epicure Digital partners with Computrition for integrated digital menu boards

December 10, 2009

Epicure Digital Systems and Computrition Inc.'s foodservice software solutions have partnered to build an integrated digital menu board solution.   Through the…

Local union files federal charges against Wendy's bakery

December 10, 2009

The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) Local 57 in Zanesville, Ohio, has filed Unfair Labor Practice charges with the…

SpeedLine integrates call center options

December 10, 2009

Restaurant point-of-sale developer SpeedLine now supports new restaurant call center options, in collaboration with SpeedLine Technology Network members…

QSRs' safety standards for meat stricter than schools'

Many chains have developed policies that go beyond the minimum recommendations for foodservice.