Restaurants to push quality over expense in 2010

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November 22, 2009

Restaurants will return to quality over $5 food gimmicks in 2010, according to Mintel Menu Insights, a service that tracks U.S. menu trends. That service…

Hardee's pairs portobello mushroom with classic patty melt

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November 22, 2009

Arby's holds cash giveaway for new combos

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November 22, 2009

To celebrate the arrival of its new $5.01 Combo Meals, Arby's is hosting a giveaway to let customers know they are "Worth Every Penny."   From Nov. 23 to Dec.

Largest BK franchisee not participating in lawsuit

November 22, 2009

While a number of Burger King franchisees have joined a class action suit against the company over the chain's $1 Double Cheeseburger promotion, its largest…

Subway plans expansion in Russia

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November 22, 2009

Subway is well on its way to topping McDonald's in number of units, with more than 32,000 stores worldwide, much of that in North America. Now the brand sees…

Holiday retail sales projected to improve

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As holiday shoppers hit the streets, restaurant operators remain cautiously optimistic.

McDonald's strip-search victim has $6.1 million verdict upheld

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November 22, 2009

McDonald's has lost its appeal of a $6.1 million jury award to former employee and strip-search victim Louise Ogborn, according to the Louisville, Ky.…

Coca-Cola tests Freestyle self-service dispenser

The fountain beverage machine offers more than 100 flavors in a user-friendly format.

Gift card spending expected to drop this holiday

November 19, 2009

Gift card spending is expected to decline again this year, possibly impacting restaurant brands hoping to cash in on the season's most requested item…

New containers offer in-store recycling opportunities

November 19, 2009

Witt Industries has introduced new recycling containers allowing either one- or three-stream recycling collection from within a small area. The containers are…

Jack in the Box: Negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth quarter…

Subway parent enters venture to upgrade Conn. rest stops

November 19, 2009

Subway Restaurants' parent company is now in the rest-stop business. Doctor's Associates Inc. has formed a joint venture as part of a 35-year public-private…

McDonald's intros more contemporary designs

November 19, 2009

McDonald's continues to focus on its in-store experience with its selection of contemporary store designs. The latest design in the United States, located in a…

Giiv to offer mobile gifting service

The application combines online gift giving with mobile technology to offer a unique opportunity for QSRs and retailers.

Gift card spending expected to drop this holiday

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November 19, 2009

Gift card spending is expected to decline again this year, possibly impacting restaurant brands hoping to cash in on the season's most requested item…

New containers offer in-store recycling opportunities

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November 19, 2009

Witt Industries has introduced new recycling containers allowing either one- or three-stream recycling collection from within a small area. The containers are…

Jack in the Box: Negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

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November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth quarter…

Subway parent enters venture to upgrade Conn. rest stops

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November 19, 2009

Subway Restaurants' parent company is now in the rest-stop business. Doctor's Associates Inc. has formed a joint venture as part of a 35-year public-private…

McDonald's intros more contemporary designs

November 19, 2009

McDonald's continues to focus on its in-store experience with its selection of contemporary store designs. The latest design in the United States, located in a…

Giiv to offer mobile gifting service

The application combines online gift giving with mobile technology to offer a unique opportunity for QSRs and retailers.