Auntie Anne's plans 65 new nontraditional units in 2014

November 25, 2013

With more than 1,000 domestic stores and locations in venues such as shopping malls, outlet centers, airports and amusement parks, Auntie Anne's is continuing…

Dairy Queen encourages fans to name 'Today' show goldfish

November 25, 2013

As NBC's "Today" show solicits name suggestions for the Orange Room's new goldfish mascot, the Dairy Queen system is asking customers to vote for the name…

Senators introduce bill for more flexible menu labeling regulations

November 25, 2013

The American Pizza Community has announced its support for bipartisan Senate legislation introduced last week by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Angus King…

Pennsylvania joins NRA Education Foundation ProStart program

November 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that Pennsylvania has joined ProStart, a two-year program that provides high school…

People Report announces plans for workforce diversity study

November 22, 2013

People Report, providers of service-sector human capital and workforce analytics, has partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance to…

Tillster lands silver prize in Best in Biz Awards

November 22, 2013

Tillster has been named a Silver winner of the Best in Biz Awards for the Company of the Year – Medium Category, according to a company news release. The Best…

Survey: Millennials want to eat healthier

November 22, 2013

A new joint survey conducted by Subway Restaurants and MTV explored the eating habits of Millennials. According to the results, 80 percent of consumers in…

Don’t lose job-seeking customers to the black hole

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Restaurants should set some internal expectations of what is appropriate when getting back to job seekers.

Mobile is eating your restaurant

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

I have devoted the last eight and a half years to the idea that smartphones would fundamentally change the way consumers and restaurants do business. It wasn't…

Wendy's names new chief operating officer

November 22, 2013

Wendy's has announced that John Peters, senior vice president of North America Operations, has formed a partnership with franchisee Rick Holland, and together…

Tim Hortons' employees compete for speed, accuracy, friendliness

November 22, 2013

Tim Hortons hones its employees' speed, order accuracy and friendliness skills through its annual Tim Cup challenge. During the recently held competition…

Taco John's testing Panasonic's digital menu boards

November 22, 2013

A Taco John's restaurant on South Greeley Highway in Cheyenne, Wyo., is testing Panasonic's outdoor digital menu board in a drive-thru lane. The companies are…

Finnish burger chain trials mobile payments

November 21, 2013

Hesburger, Finland's largest burger chain, has announced a mobile payments pilot program in selected stores run by its affiliate, Burger-In Oy. Hesburger will…

Subway's mobile payments adoption a 'market signaling event'

Mobile payment is just one piece of the puzzle; mobile marketing is how brands stand out. 

The McRib not available nationally this year

November 21, 2013

To the dismay of many McRib enthusiasts, McDonald's will not be rolling out the cult-favorite LTO nationwide this year.

Isis announces alliance program to support merchant technology

November 21, 2013

Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA Inc. and Verizon Wireless, today announced the launch of the Isis…

Cinnabon-flavored vodka ready to hit the market

November 21, 2013

Cinnabon Inc. has partnered up with Beam Inc. to launch Pinnacle Cinnabon Vodka. The new offering fuses the signature flavors of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls with…

QSR International partners with LED lighting provider

November 21, 2013

ForceField Energy Inc., a distributor of energy products, has entered into an agreement with QSR International, master franchisor of 145 restaurants in 1…

NRA Military Foundation names food service specialist of the year

November 21, 2013

Marine Corporal Daniel Russo will be recognized as the 2013 Food Service Specialist of the Year by the Major General Hill Awards Program taking place Thursday…

More Thanksgiving dinners will include retailer-prepared dishes, survey finds

November 21, 2013

Nearly three out of 10 Americans plan to sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner this year that includes at least one prepared ready-to-eat dish from a retailer…