Jersey Mike's turns in record-breaking growth in 2013

January 28, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs today announced record-breaking growth in 2013, opening 140 new locations with unit growth of 22 percent. In addition, the company reported…

Dunkin' Donuts comes up with a cookie dough donut

January 28, 2014

Beginning today, Dunkin' Donuts is offering its Valentine's Day-themed heart-shaped donuts. This year, the brand has also added two new flavors to the…

Krispy Kreme adds hugs and kisses doughnuts to Valentine's lineup

January 28, 2014

Krispy Kreme Sprinkled Heart, Valentine Sprinkles, Chocolate Iced Heart, and new Hugs and Kisses doughnuts are available now through Feb. 15 at participating…

Restaurant industry ranks high for mobile-friendly websites

January 28, 2014

The hospitality industry is best at providing mobile-friendly websites, according to new research from hibu, a provider of digital marketing solutions and…

Biscuitville hires new chief operations officer

January 28, 2014

North Carolina-based Biscuitville has appointed Connie Bennett as chief operations officer. Bennett will be responsible for driving operational performance of…

How to get customers to sign up for your loyalty program

About 12 to 15 percent of a company's most loyal customers contribute 55 to 70 percent of total sales.

Dunkin' Donuts launches national DD Perks loyalty program

January 27, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts today launched a new national DD Perks Rewards program, offering guests points toward free beverages for every visit they make at participating…

Delphi unveils outdoor digital menu system

January 27, 2014

Delphi Display Systems Inc. has released a new outdoor digital menu system that will integrate with Delphi's indoor digital menu system via Delphi's Engage…

Wendy's adds ciabatta for Mediterranean-inspired premium burger

January 27, 2014

Wendy's has introduced a premium Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.

Restaurant delivery service expands to Chicago

January 27, 2014

DASHED, a restaurant delivery service based in the Northeast, announced that it has added more than 50 restaurants to Foodler's delivery options in Chicago. To…

Canada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains

January 27, 2014

Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…

Popeyes' largest franchisee hosts Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser

January 27, 2014

Sailormen Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's largest domestic franchisee, is hosting its 2014 "Appetite for a Cure" campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy…

UNC study exonerates QSR consumption as main obesity culprit

January 27, 2014

A newly released study from the University of North Carolina finds that poor dietary habits learned in the home environment is the main cause of the rapid…

Checkers, Rally's sold to private equity firm

January 27, 2014

Tampa, Fla.-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., which operates and franchises approximately 800 Checkers and Rally's restaurants, announced Friday that…

KFC eliminates undisclosed number of corporate jobs

January 27, 2014

Louisville, Ky.-based KFC Corp. has cut an undisclosed number of positions due to reorganization efforts. According to Louisville Business First, the Yum!

Inspiring product development and innovation as recovery unfolds, part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers are cautiously moving toward recovery and are still demanding authenticity.

Three ways brands can get a handle on negative comments

How you handle one comment has a ripple effect on how other customers perceive your brand.

Pineapple Teriyaki among White Castle's new grilled chicken Sliders

January 24, 2014

White Castle has announced its new grilled chicken Slider lineup, including savory and bacon and cheddar, as well as the new chicken parmesan and pineapple…

Author petitions McDonald's to offer meatless option

January 24, 2014

Kathy Freston, author of "Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness," has created a petition on Change.org asking McDonald's…

MarketingVitals.com earns Innovation Award for restaurant intelligence product

January 24, 2014

MarketingVitals.com today announced its restaurant intelligence product has won the 2014 "BIG Innovation Award," presented by The Business Intelligence Group.