With SnapChat, Taco Bell raises the bar on social media marketing

When restaurants encourage guests to post and send photos via SnapChat or other social media platforms, they demonstrate transparency, which in turn promotes…

Big data in little hands: It happens with mobile

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

The advertising world reeled on July 28 when it learned two of the industry’s largest firms, Omnicon and Publicis, merged to form the largest ad company on the…

Restaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth

July 31, 2013

As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

Checkers selects redistribution services provider

July 31, 2013

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC (CDC) has been selected to provide strategic foodservice redistribution services to Checkers Drive-In Restaurants…

Rita's Italian Ice introduces mango-pineapple flavor

July 31, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice has launched its newest Italian Ice flavor, Mango-Pineapple. It is now available for a limited time at all open Rita's Ice outlets through…

Sonic's Big Data partner adds business intelligence capabilities

July 31, 2013

1010data Inc., a provider of Big Data analytics for companies including Sonic Drive-In, has announced a new partnership with Tableau Software, which provides…

U.S. restaurant count up 0.5 percent over last year

July 31, 2013

There were 3,045 more restaurants in the U.S. in Spring 2013 than there were in Spring 2012, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…

Dunkin' Donuts continues support for cancer research organizations

July 31, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has entered its 21st year of support for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. New England Dunkin' Donuts franchisees have raised…

Captain D's expanding presence in Georgia

July 31, 2013

Captain D's has signed its second multi-unit deal in the past month. Jim and Val McClure plan to open three locations in northern Georgia throughout the next…

NRA offering new allergen awareness program for restaurateurs

July 31, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced the launch of ServSafe Allergens Online Course, a new online training course from the creators of the ServSafe…

Popeyes' CEO addresses service-oriented leadership

July 31, 2013

Cheryl Bachelder, CEO of Popeyes' parent company AFC Enterprises, addressed hundreds of executives at the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) 11th Annual Executive…

Quiznos introduces Surf and Turf salads

July 31, 2013

Quiznos has introduced two chef-inspired Surf and Turf salads, each with less than 500 calories.

Taco John's testing new restaurant design to cut costs

July 31, 2013

Taco John's is testing a smaller building design with a heavier focus on the drive-thru. The location is in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Gluten-free: It’s good for business

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A handful of chains are doing gluten-free right.

NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Rita's Italian Ice raises $180K for childhood cancer

July 30, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice announced today it raised $180,988 during its annual Paper Lemon Fundraising campaign and eighth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade…

Jack in the Box expands 'Really Big Chicken' sandwich line

July 30, 2013

Jack in the Box this week introduced a BBQ version of its Really Big Chicken Sandwich. And for a limited time at participating restaurants, Jack in the Box is…

Cintas releases customizable restroom collection for restaurants

July 30, 2013

To help restaurants promote their brand image, Cintas Corporation has introduced its new Signature Series, a line of customizable, designer restroom dispensers…

WyckWyre customer referrals up nearly 50 percent in 2013

July 30, 2013

WyckWyre, a provider of customizable applicant tracking systems for the food and hospitality industry, has announced it has experienced a 46-percent growth…

Dunkin' Brands' franchisee deploys loss prevention solution

July 30, 2013

Odyssey Technologies Inc., manufacturer of Remote Eyes digital video management systems, has announced that Dunkin' Brands' franchisee Franchise Management…