Sonic strengthens dessert lineup

February 20, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has introduced six new Master Blast flavors, including triple chocolate, turtle pecan, pineapple upside down, banana split, chocolate chip…

McDonald's franchisee gears up for World Cup

February 20, 2014

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., McDonald's largest franchisee, is gearing up for the World Cup with the launch of the first of many planned in-store promotions.

Sales systems for closing more restaurant catering business

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

To sell more restaurant catering, you have to solve your customers' problems; the experience needs to be seamless.

The kitchen's open: Consumers influencing restaurant design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers now want to see their food being made and who is making it; it gives them a comfort level.

US Foods, Sysco merger hits FTC speed bump

February 19, 2014

US Foods announced that it received a request from the Federal Trade Commission for additional information and documentary materials in connection with its…

Baskin-Robbins eyes San Diego market for expansion

February 19, 2014

Baskin-Robbins plans to expand its footprint with both existing and new franchisees in the San Diego market.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's bring back charbroiled cod offerings

February 19, 2014

Just ahead of the Lenten season, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have brought back their charbroiled Atlantic cod fish sandwich, and have also added a new charbroiled…

Peru McDonald's gets playful with oversized counter installation

February 19, 2014

A McDonald's in Peru is encouraging customers to relive their childhood with the installation of an oversized ordering counter. According to FoodBeast, the…

Report shows improvement in restaurants' marketing efforts

February 19, 2014

New data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics shows there has been improvement in some chains' performance that may have been boosted by their marketing…

Taco John's introduces two new restaurant designs

February 19, 2014

Taco John's has developed two new designs that will guide the construction of new restaurants. According to a news release, the designs, called the Signature…

McDonald's co-op names new agency of record

February 19, 2014

Moroch Partners announced it has won the Ohio Valley Co-op business for McDonald's following a national client-led strategic and creative review.

Top 5 reasons restaurant chains won't innovate in 2014

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The most innovation in the food industry over the past five years has been in packaging, beverages and dairy products.

Position-specific assessments added to WykeWyre hiring tool

February 18, 2014

WyckWyre and Criteria Corp have announced the integration of Criteria Corp's HireSelect assessments into WyckWyre's food and hospitality online hiring systems.

How state regulations could transform allergen awareness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Teach your staff how to identify and respond to a possible allergic reactions.

Wienerschnitzel jazzes up chili cheese fries

February 18, 2014

Wienerschnitzel has given a makeover to its Chili Cheese Fries, introduced two new flavors at participating locations — the Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries and the…

McDonald's, Visa team up for mobile payment test in Singapore

February 18, 2014

McDonald's McDelivery service in Singapore is now accepting Visa payments through its mobile app. According to a story in Digital Market Asia, McDelivery's…

Sonic expands premium chicken lineup

February 18, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has introduced a new Honey Mustard & Swiss Chicken Sandwich and has also announced the return of the Asiago Caesar Chicken Club Sandwich to…

Wendy's sells 70 Dallas units as part of refranchising initiative

February 18, 2014

The Wendy's Company today announced the sale of 70 restaurants in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex to Texas-based MUY Hamburger Partners LLC.

How to make healthy kids' meals more appealing

Kids are becoming much more food-savvy and curious when it comes to trying new things.

Five ways to get the best out of Generation Y employees

Like the Baby Boomers before them, Gen Y employees will reshape the working world.