CIT bankruptcy would affect restaurant operators

July 16, 2009

Reuters: Lender CIT Group Inc. warned earlier this week that government bailout talks had ended, a move that could set the stage for bankruptcy. The potential…

Taco John's launches integrated social media, e-mail campaign

July 16, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS — Taco John's has launched an interactive campaign aimed at taking its e-mail-based fan club messages viral through text messaging, Facebook…

Dunkin Donuts adds Frozen Cappuccino to beverage lineup

July 15, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new Frozen Cappuccino, the company has announced.   The newest addition to the brand's lineup of iced and…

Christina Aguilera new face of Yum! Brands' hunger relief effort

July 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five–time Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera is now Yum! Brands global spokesperson for World Hunger Relief campaign, the company has…

KFC critics acknowledge grilled chicken's early success

July 15, 2009

Advertising Age: Advertising agencies, marketers and public relations experts have bashed KFC for its Kentucky Grilled Chicken promotion, from it "unthink KFC…

WaBa Grill taps DMX for mobile messaging campaign

July 15, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — WaBa Grill, a quick-service healthy teriyaki franchise, has partnered exclusively with DMX Inc., to launch its first mobile messaging campaign…

10 most dangerous foods to eat while driving revealed

July 15, 2009

CLEVELAND — Insurance.com, an online auto insurance agency, has released its list of Top 10 foods to avoid while driving, the company has announced.   Eating…

Del Taco adds taste of orange to drink lineup

July 14, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — To celebrate summer, Del Taco is bringing back its classic Orange Shake and introducing a new, freshly brewed Orange Iced Tea, the…

Yum! leads in restaurant re-franchising, finds Technomic

July 14, 2009

CHICAGO — An updated report from foodservice consultants Technomic found that many top restaurant franchisors reduced corporate ownership of retail units in…

Checkers/Rally's adopts RTIconnect back office solution

July 14, 2009

ATLANTA — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., parent company of both Checkers and Rally's concepts, has selected RTIconnect software for its back office in its…

Burger King to resort to double cheeseburger coupon

July 14, 2009

Advertising Age.com: Burger King franchisees recently have twice voted down the company's attempt to offer a double cheeseburger for a dollar on its value…

Yum! comps slip on Pizza Hut decline

July 14, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Comparable-store sales at U.S. restaurants operated by Yum! Brands Inc. declined 1 percent in the second quarter ended June 13, the company…

Whataburger workers fired after falling for prank

July 14, 2009

KOAT 7 (Albuquerque, N.M.): Two employees at an Albuquerque, N.M., Whataburger said they were fired after a caller pretending to be company upper management…

Fired Jack in the Box employee goes on rampage

July 14, 2009

KXII First 12 News (Gainesville, Texas): An employee at a Gainesville, Texas, Jack in the Box reacted strongly to learning he had been fired, destroying…

Customers go all out for Cow Appreciation Day

Consumers don a variety of cow accessories to get a free Chick-fil-A combo meal.

Four Steps for Protecting Pizza Delivery Services

Reckless drivers and dangerous customers can leave a restaurant owner feeling vulnerable. One accident by a delivery driver or a dangerous customer can leave…

Burger King Corp. to build two Habitat homes in S.Fla.

July 13, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami to make a difference in the lives of local community members, the company…

Burger King franchisees again vote down $1 dbl cheeseburger

July 13, 2009

NASDAQ: Even the promise of toned down content couldn't sway Burger King franchisees. They again voted down the proposal to sell the chain's double…

Cinnabon counting on specialty-drink boost

July 13, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Cinnabon is one of several quick-serves focusing on its specialty beverages. The chain is testing a new store design in…

Cinnabon president to move to VP of FOCUS' parent

July 13, 2009

ATLANTA — Roark Capital Group, a private equity firm that owns 14 franchise companies with collectively more than $3 billion in systemwide revenues, announced…