Pinterest to test business ads

September 20, 2013

Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann sent a message to users this week about the site's new test promoting certain business ads.

Tim Hortons marks National Coffee Day with BOGO deal

September 20, 2013

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shops will offer its U.S. guests a free coffee with the purchase of another coffee during National Coffee Day Sept. 29.

Airports to showcase leasing options for restaurants, retail

September 20, 2013

A forum designed to teach local, regional and national retailers, quick-service food operators and restaurateurs about the leasing opportunities at Ronald…

Facebook: How to win at Facebook marketing

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In this week's episode of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I interview Mike Gingerich —  one of the leading strategists in teh Midwest focused on Facebook…

How negative word-of-mouth marketing can lead to more sales

Unfavorable comments can lead to increased sales if acted upon appropriately and quickly.

Burnt ends BBQ: A potential QSR mega hit

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Some products have originated out of necessity and/or value-added qualities; BBQ burnt ends meets both.

Registration now open for free webinar on digital menu boards

September 19, 2013

Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…

Empathica acquired by Mindshare Technologies

September 19, 2013

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of Voice of the Customer technologies, has acquired Empathica, a provider of social Customer Experience Management solutions.

Women's Foodservice Forum CEO dies unexpectedly

September 19, 2013

Fritzi Woods, president and CEO of the Women's Foodservice Forum, died unexpectedly Wednesday in Dallas.

Wendy's adds Heinz exec to Investor Relations team

September 19, 2013

The Wendy's Company announced today that Margaret R. Nollen has been named to the new position of senior vice president, Investor Relations and Strategy…

Consumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites

September 19, 2013

According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…

Wendy's franchisee raises $2.5M for adoption foundation

September 19, 2013

Restaurant franchisee The Briad Group has raised more than $2.5 million for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, including $325,000 at its 15th Annual Golf…

Wendy's franchisee loaned $7.25M for refinancing, remodeling efforts

September 19, 2013

TD Bank has completed a $7.25 million lending deal with Florida-based Hans Sohlen, a 39-unit Wendy's franchisee.

White Castle celebrates employee longevity

September 19, 2013

White Castle is honoring 62 new team members from nine states as part of this year's 25-Year Club class. Founder E.W. "Billy" Ingram began the 25-Year Club in…

Taco Cabana marks 35th anniversary with throwback prices

September 19, 2013

Thirty-five years ago, Taco Cabana opened its first restaurant in Midtown San Antonio. The brand will mark the occasion Sept. 21 and 22 with a grand re-opening…

LYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut

September 19, 2013

LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…

Burger King Delivery adds 16th market

September 19, 2013

Burger King Delivery has expanded into its 16th market — Tucson, Ariz.

Beverage, dessert innovation to open Fast Casual Executive Summit

Attendees will learn how to create, launch and market dessert and beverages.

Keurig to open brick-and-mortar coffee store

September 18, 2013

As the popularity of single-cup beverages grows thanks to major brands such as Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks carrying such offerings, Green Mountain Coffee…

Roy Rogers targets 100 new franchise units

September 18, 2013

Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a strategic alliance with Franchise Dynamics, a full-service franchise sales outsourcing company, to expand the chain by 10…