McDonald's promos James Cameron's 'Avatar'

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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

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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

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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.

Chick-fil-A hits $3B sales mark

December 9, 2009

Chick-fil-A Inc. has reported that the chain continues its record-breaking annual sales growth. For the first time, the chain has surpassed $3 billion in…

BrandIndex data reveals QSRs creating buzz, losing value perception

December 9, 2009

YouGov's BrandIndex online surveys for November have revealed that McDonald's, KFC and fast casual Chipotle had the biggest gains for limited-service brands in…

Yum! outlines plans for growth, new menu opportunities

December 9, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. outlined the company's plans for growth in 2010 at its annual investor update meeting Tuesday in New York, including its plans for growth and…

Subway adds three new platters to catering options

December 9, 2009

Subway has introduced three new platters to its catering menu, just in time for the holidays. The chain's catering menu includes giant subs, four-inch…

Technomic names leading menu trends for 2010

December 9, 2009

Challenged with one of the toughest years on record, restaurant operators may be looking ahead to 2010 with an eye toward further cost-cutting measures. Menu…

McDonald's moves forward with $1 breakfast menu

December 9, 2009

McDonald's has decided to move forward with its Dollar Menu for breakfast, starting in January, according to USA Today. The menu will include a Sausage…

Chick-fil-A hits $3B sales mark

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December 9, 2009

Chick-fil-A Inc. has reported that the chain continues its record-breaking annual sales growth. For the first time, the chain has surpassed $3 billion in…

BrandIndex data reveals QSRs creating buzz, losing value perception

December 9, 2009

YouGov's BrandIndex online surveys for November have revealed that McDonald's, KFC and fast casual Chipotle had the biggest gains for limited-service brands in…

Yum! outlines plans for growth, new menu opportunities

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December 9, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. outlined the company's plans for growth in 2010 at its annual investor update meeting Tuesday in New York, including its plans for growth and…

Subway adds three new platters to catering options

December 9, 2009

Subway has introduced three new platters to its catering menu, just in time for the holidays. The chain's catering menu includes giant subs, four-inch…

Technomic names leading menu trends for 2010

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December 9, 2009

Challenged with one of the toughest years on record, restaurant operators may be looking ahead to 2010 with an eye toward further cost-cutting measures. Menu…

McDonald's moves forward with $1 breakfast menu

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December 9, 2009

McDonald's has decided to move forward with its Dollar Menu for breakfast, starting in January, according to USA Today. The menu will include a Sausage…

Improved margins help Carl's Jr., Hardee's as Q3 comps stay negative

December 8, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, has improved net income for the third quarter ended Nov. 2 even as comps continue…