Western 2009: Freshtxt.com offers solution to pagers

Restaurants can alert guests of available seating via text messaging, while the solution also handles online reservations and queuing.

Western 2009: AccuTemp demos Accu-steam Griddle

John Pennington, vice president of territory sales and corporate chef for AccuTemp Products Inc., cooks up bacon cheeseburger sliders on the steam-heated…

NexCen Brands signs deal to grow QSR brands in Africa

September 9, 2009

Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker, as well as two retail chains from the NexCen Brands system, will be expanding into…

Bill would offer franchise rebate for veterans

September 9, 2009

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois has proposed a bill that would give military veterans a tax rebate for any franchise fees — and rebates to companies that…

McDonald's kicks off new Angus burger promo

September 9, 2009

McDonald's is again using free offerings to entice customers to try its new premium burgers. When the line of Angus Third Pounders debuted earlier this summer…

Green Seal develops national standard for restaurants

September 9, 2009

Green Seal Inc. has announced that the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Restaurants and Food Services, GS-46, has been approved by the American National…

Maryland TV celeb opens first burger outlet

September 9, 2009

Maryland television celebrity Jim Stump and his wife Jennifer, who signed a multiunit franchising deal with restaurant chain Boardwalk Fresh Burgers &…

Wendy's kicks off High School Heisman search

September 9, 2009

Wendy's is looking for the next class of High School Heisman recipients - exceptional students who bring excellence in academics, athletics and community…

Subway extends pilot delivery agreement

September 9, 2009

UDS Group Inc. has announced that their pilot agreement with Subway has been extended into 2010, and that Washington, D.C., has been selected to be the first…

Subway honors its top franchisees, developers

September 8, 2009

Subway restaurants honored its top franchisees and development agents as part of the company's recent convention in Washington D.C. The company presented six…

McDonald's August comps up only 2.2%

September 8, 2009

As it has other quick-serve burger chains, the economy seems to be finally affecting McDonald's Corp. sales, with global comparable sales up only 2.2 percent…

Sonic names new president, management changes

September 8, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced that Omar Janjua has joined the company as president of its restaurant operating subsidiary, Sonic Restaurants Inc. Previously…

N.J. Burger King completes test of electricity generating device

September 8, 2009

Next-generation alternative and renewable energy developer New Energy Technologies Inc. has successfully conducted its first durability field test of the…

Just Enjoy debuts menu management mobile app

September 8, 2009

Just Enjoy LLC, a new start-up based in Orange County, Calif., has launched its revolutionary new mobile device dining application and service that combines an…

A&W Restaurants continues stand-alone expansion

September 8, 2009

After a decade of relying on multi-branded restaurant openings for its U.S. growth, A&W  franchisees are continuing the company's focus on stand-alone 3-D…

KFC to become NFL sponsor

September 8, 2009

KFC has signed an agreement to become the National Football League's quick-service marketing partner, according to a story by NASDAQ.com.   From NASDAQ.com:…

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…