Bojangles' names franchise business consultant

October 25, 2012

Bojangles' has promoted Bob Burgoyne to franchise business consultant. In this role, he will oversee the work done for the company with its franchise groups in…

McDonald's signs agreement to keep All American Games in Chicago

October 25, 2012

The McDonald's All American Games will stay in Chicago through 2015. After the event set an attendance record in 2011 and carried that momentum into the 201…

Barfresh signs agreement with QSR for smoothie tests

October 25, 2012

Denver-based Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, announced it has entered into an agreement with an…

Taco Cabana restaurant redesign

Taco Cabana is undergoing a restaurant remodel that combines authentic and contemporary elements to showcase its Mexican cuisine.

Waking up to late night

As QSR and casual dining segments increase their late-night business, fast casual remains absent in this growing space.

Yogurtland makes its New York City debut

October 24, 2012

Yogurtland has opened its first New York City location, on 1st Avenue near East 68th.

Ben & Jerry's joins list of 'socially responsible' businesses

October 24, 2012

Ben & Jerry's this week announced that it is the first wholly-owned subsidiary to become a Certified B Corp.

Villa Enterprises secures $15M to fund acquisitions

October 24, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced that it closed a seven-year, $15 million credit facility with Capital One Bank.

Tim Hortons to go contactless by 2013

October 24, 2012

Tim Hortons' Canadian locations will offer a contactless payment option to its customers by the end of this year. According to Market News, the 3,000 outlets…

Church's Chicken's franchise association re-elects president

October 24, 2012

Church's Independent Franchise Association (CIFA), an organization that represents domestic and international franchisees in the Church's Chicken system…

Bojangles' secures $200M for expansion efforts

October 24, 2012

Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. announced a refinancing of its $200 million senior debt facility, which is expected to significantly lower its borrowing costs.

Burger King plans expansion in Colombia, Siberia

October 24, 2012

Burger King Worldwide today announced an exclusive restaurant development agreement with Fondo Escala Capital and Promotora to further develop brand in…

Panera emerges as consumers' favorite sandwich chain

October 24, 2012

Panera Bread topped the list of Americans' favorite sandwich chains, according to a national study from customer intelligence solution provider Market Force.

Digital signage taking a big bite out of the restaurant space

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital menu boards and digital signage are spreading quickly across the fast casual and quick-service restaurant sectors.

Why isn’t there more pizza innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There are five key innovation trends emerging from independent pizza restaurants in the U.S.

3 tips for creating an effective mobile website

Mobile website visitors are in a rush; make sure all of the information they need is easily and quickly accessible.

Taco Bell hosting World Series giveaway promotion

October 23, 2012

On the heels of its most successful product launch ever, Taco Bell has partnered with Major League Baseball to give away a free Doritos Locos Taco if any…

Former Arby's CEO becomes Burger King franchisee

October 23, 2012

Burger King Worldwide today announced the refranchising of 42 company-owned restaurants in the metro-Atlanta area to GPS Hospitality, which is operated by Tom…

Krystal marks 80th anniversary with 25-cent burgers

October 23, 2012

The Krystal Company will kick off its 80th anniversary Oct. 24 with parties at its 350 restaurants throughout the Southeast. On that day, from 11 a.m. to …

Baskin-Robbins rolls out Halloween ice cream cakes

October 23, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is offering a special lineup of ice cream cakes for Halloween. Available now at participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide, the…