Brain Exchange (Slides)

Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing…

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Culinary Experience for the Innovators (Slides)

Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven…

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Executive Summit Keynote Presentation (Slides)

Fast Casual Executive Summit Keynote Address. Download the slides from presentations given by: Paul Barron, Publisher and Founder FastCasual.com/ Dean…

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Learning the New Financial Business Model (Slides)

Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower…

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NexCen Brands narrows Q1 loss, reports 2008 results

September 22, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported selected unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, and the full year ended Dec. 31, 2008. The…

Stockholders approve Tim Hortons merger, reorganization

September 22, 2009

Tim Hortons Inc.'s shareholders have voted to allow a proposed merger transaction to reorganize the company as a Canadian public company. Tim Hortons expects…

East Coast Growers gives wage increase for tomato pickers

September 22, 2009

East Coast Growers and Packers, one of Florida's largest tomato growers, has confirmed that it has agreed to work with the non-profit group Coalition of…

Burger King previews 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' promo

September 22, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced that it will team up with Summit Entertainment for one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, "The Twilight Saga…

Yum! launches hunger relief effort

September 22, 2009

Yum! Brands, parent company of the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, A&W and Long John Silver's brands, is launching its annual World Hunger Relief campaign with…

BrandIndex offers insight into consumer perception

The service allows brands to track daily survey results on topics from value to satisfaction for a variety of purposes.

What does Klein's absence mean for Burger King advertising?

September 22, 2009

Last week, Burger King announced to its franchisees that chief marketing officer Russ Klein was taking a leave of absence. The news has raised speculation from…

Carvel shows its appreciation with Lil' Rounder giveaway

September 21, 2009

Carvel Ice Cream is offering guests a free Oreo Lil' Rounder on Sept. 24 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. for Customer Appreciation Day at participating locations. …

NPD: Lingering unemployment will delay restaurant industry recovery

September 21, 2009

Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the…

Subway closing in on surpassing McDonald's in number of units

September 21, 2009

Subway's focus on non-traditional locations and international growth is propelling the company to pass McDonald's in total number of locations, although the…

Pollo Campero celebrates National Chicken Month with giveaway

September 21, 2009

In honor of National Chicken Month, Pollo Campero will give away one free fried chicken leg or thigh on Sept. 23 at any of the chain's more than 50 U.S.

Del Taco puts shredded beef back on the menu

September 21, 2009

Del Taco has brought back shredded beef to its menu with three offerings: the Shredded Beef Combo Burrito, Taco Del Carbon and Shredded Beef Breakfast Burrito.

Dunkin' Donuts scores as official coffee of Dallas Cowboys

September 21, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has entered into a partnership with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, including becoming the official coffee for the team. Dunkin' Donuts…

Part II: NRA outlines industry imperatives

The association's new strategic plan tackles issues from food safety to profitability and sustainability.

Restaurant Magic, Heartland Payment Systems partner

September 20, 2009

Payments processor Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with Restaurant Magic Software to provide regional and national chains with a variety of operational…

California restaurants to give free kids' meals on Family Day

September 20, 2009

The California Restaurant Association and Maria Shriver, wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, have joined forces to encourage families to spend…