Growing number of restaurants join Healthy Dining initiative

September 8, 2009

Leading the largest-ever restaurant nutrition initiative, www.healthydiningfinder.com has announced the addition of several new restaurants to its selection of…

Digital Software Helps Airport Franchisee Enhance Customer Service

In a busy airport, travelers want a convenient dining experience. JMJ-LLC, a Wendy's franchisee, teamed with WAND Corporation to install a state-of-the-art POS…

DJs square off in McDonald's new online, live Flavor Battle

September 7, 2009

McDonald's has launched a new, national premier DJ competition, the McDonald's Flavor Battle, giving consumers an opportunity to vote for the DJs' old school…

Burger King, Tony Stewart rev up for Whopper promo, sweepstakes

September 7, 2009

Burger King Corp. has launched its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart. The campaign spotlights the driver in…

Tim Hortons, Cold Stone to test more co-branded stores

September 7, 2009

Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery's co-branding test is doing well for the two companies, so much so that Tim Hortons CEO Don Schroeder recently said the…

Posera marks 10th anniversary

September 7, 2009

Point-of-sale software provider Posera is celebrating its 10th anniversary, the company has announced. The company's flagship product is the Maitre'D POS…

McDonald's loses appeal in Malaysian trademark battle

September 7, 2009

McDonald's has lost its appeal of a Malaysian court's decision regarding a local Indian restaurant's use of the prefix 'Mc,' according to a story in Malaysia's…

Fast Casual, QSRweb form strategic partnership with People Report

September 7, 2009

FastCasual.com and its sister site QSRweb.com have formed a strategic partnership with People Report, the leading intelligence company in the field of human…

FDA launches Reportable Food Registry portal for foodservice industry

September 7, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched the Reportable Food Registry (RFR), a new electronic portal designed to head off potential cases of…

Restaurant industry watchful of health-care reform

As reform looms, operators should focus on health-care solutions, not problems, industry experts say.

Premium burger taste test

Informal comparison pits Hardee's Thickburger, McDonald's Angus Third Pounder and Burger King's Steakhouse against one another.

Focus on service pushes Krispy Kreme Q2 comps up

September 3, 2009

While quick-serve burger chains have seen same-store sales fall during the recession, the donut segment is apparently thriving, with Krispy Kreme comps…

Pollo Campero sees strong opportunity for U.S. expansion

September 3, 2009

Pollo Compero, which got its start in Latin America, has plans to become one of the top-50 U.S. quick service restaurant brands with 300 stores by 2014. …

Survey finds consumers want more than calorie counts on menus

September 3, 2009

As state, community and federal lawmakers consider or now require menu labeling regulations requiring calorie count information, a survey by nutritional rating…

Tim Hortons adds contactless payment for U.S. stores

September 3, 2009

Following the announcement that Whataburger has added MasterCard PayPass at its U.S. locations, MasterCard Worldwide has announced that Tim Hortons is now…

Great American Dine Out hopes to surpass last year's success

September 3, 2009

Share Our Strength, the leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, will hold its second annual Great American Dine Out Sept. 20-26 in…

Western Expo: Top trends in foodservice

Industry professionals at the recent hospitality trade show provide insight into opportunities for restaurant operators.

Carl's Jr. opens first Shanghai store

September 2, 2009

The first of more than 100 Carl's Jr. restaurants in Shanghai, China, has opened, parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced. As announced last June…

New Whataburger campaign to focus on made-to-order menu

September 2, 2009

To highlight its made-to-order menu, Whataburger is launching a month-long campaign reminding customers there are 36,864 different ways to make a Whataburger…

Dunkin' Donuts adds biscuits as oven-toasted bread option

September 2, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has added buttermilk biscuits to its oven-toasted menu as another option for customers to choose for their favorite Dunkin' Donuts breakfast…