Dippin' Dots to offer virtual gift cards

July 7, 2009

PORTLAND, Maine — CashStar, the interactive gift card and incentives company, has announced that it has been selected by Dippin' Dots Inc. to provide a virtual…

Burger King advertising in Spain angers Hindus

July 7, 2009

Upset over an advertisement in Spain that depicted the Hindu goddess Lakshmi seated atop a meat sandwich, leaders of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) have…

GE Energy debuts new LED lamps for restaurants

July 7, 2009

CLEVELAND — GE Consumer & Industrial has introduced two new lamps that enable restaurants and other commercial customers to make significant strides toward…

Auntie Anne's franchisee drives sales with electric car

The vehicle is used to deliver freshly made products to busy spots in a local shopping outlet.

White House outlines U.S. food safety upgrade

July 7, 2009

  Vice President Joe Biden, Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack have announced the key findings of…

Subway partners with National Geographic Kids

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — National Geographic Kids magazine has collaborated with Subway restaurants for The Subway Kids Taste for Adventure campaign, the company has…

Dairy Queen to host 2nd annual Girl Scout Appreciation Week

July 6, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will celebrate 3.4 million girl and adult Girl Scouts for their commitment to community service and leadership during the Second…

'Green' McDonald's to offer EV Charging Stations

July 6, 2009

CARY, N.C. — NovaCharge, a leader in the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, and McDonald's Corp., have announced the deployment of electric vehicle…

NexCen Brands adds franchise Web portal

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the launch of its NexCen Franchise Portal, a new Web site for prospective entrepreneurs interested in securing a…

Coffee supplier shares story behind McDonald's McCafe success

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — Family-owned Gavina Gourmet Coffee is one of the major brands behind McDonald's success in the coffee segment.   Los Angeles-based Gavina Gourmet…

NPD reveals food trends for coming decade

July 6, 2009

CHICAGO -- Market research company The NPD Group has released its new report, A Look into The Future of Eating, outlining growing food trends.   The report…

Baskin-Robbins testing two new store concepts

July 6, 2009

The Patriot Ledger: Baskin-Robbins is trying out two new store concepts designed to appeal to value-conscious customers and more of an upscale demographic. The…

NRA Chairman Michael Kaufman

Fast Casual's Paul Barron interviews NRA Chairman Michael Kaufman during the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago.

Arby's adds BBQ flavor to Roastburger lineup

July 5, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's has introduced its new summer-inspired BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger, the company has announced. The BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger features…

Taco Bell becomes new NBA official sponsor

July 5, 2009

NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Taco Bell Corp. have announced that Taco Bell has become the Official Quick-Service Restaurant of the…

Conn., Tenn. governors respond differently to states' menu labeling bills

July 5, 2009

The Connecticut Post: Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has vetoed legislation that would have required chain restaurants to post nutritional information on their…

McDonald's celebrates Ronald McDonald House Charities 35th anniversary

July 5, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Thirty-five years ago, the first Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in Philadelphia to provide a "home away from home" for families with…

Carl's Jr. serves up new burger via YouTube

The campaign tapped top video creators to spark online buzz.

Subway launches Fuze iced tea in U.S. restaurants

July 5, 2009

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants has introduced the freshly brewed refreshment of Fuze iced tea to its nearly 22,500 restaurants throughout the United…

Former Checkers CEO, wife killed in plane crash

July 5, 2009

WSLS (Roanoke, Va.): The family of Daniel Joseph Dorsch and his wife, Cyndie Dimalanta Dorsch, has confirmed that the couple were killed in a plane crash July…