McDonald's renews NHL sponsorship

February 17, 2012

McDonald's USA has renewed its sponsorship as the Official Quick Service Restaurant of the National Hockey League in the United States and in territories where…

Taco Cabana shifts focus to seafood for Lent

February 17, 2012

For the fifth year in a row, Taco Cabana is bringing one of its most popular limited-time offers back to the menu, re-introducing a line of Shrimp Tampico…

Culver's awards top franchisee

February 17, 2012

Frank and Sarah Spanopolous, owners of a Culver's restaurant in Corydon, Ind., have been named the recipients of the 2012 GM Culver Award. The award, named…

SmartAVI serves up SignWall digital menu board solution

February 17, 2012

SmartAVI Inc., a provider of digital signage and video/audio/control signal distribution and switching over UTP/STP and fiber optic cable, today announced the…

Taco Time NW marks anniversary with green initiatives, food truck

February 16, 2012

Taco Time NW is marking its 50th anniversary this month by introducing new initiatives and programs.

Del Taco returns to Atlanta with new design

February 16, 2012

Del Taco has announced its return to the Atlanta market with the opening of its new restaurant in Snellville, Ga., this week.

Seattle's Best offers Facebook fans chance to win free coffee

February 16, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee is inviting its Facebook fans to play the "Create Your Deliciousness" game and experiment with their coffee by adding ingredients such as…

Captain D's launches new brand campaign

February 16, 2012

Under the leadership of newly named Chief Marketing Officer Jonathan Muhtar, alongside new agency of record TM Advertising, Captain D's has launched a branding…

Ronald McDonald House elects two trustees

February 16, 2012

Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc. has announced the appointment of Alex C. Rodriguez and Michael D. Richard to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie CEO named to IFA Hall of Fame

February 16, 2012

James H. Amos Jr., CFE, chairman and CEO of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie, has been named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame. The…

Commentary: Pinterest offers restaurants another way to communicate with customers

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Carl's Jr. CEO to testify on menu labeling and regulatory reform

February 15, 2012

Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's hamburger chains, will testify Thursday before the House Energy and…

Jack in the Box expanding into Ohio

February 15, 2012

Jack in the Box will makes its Ohio debut sometime this summer in the Cincinnati market.

Teriyaki Experience announces plans for Atlanta airport location

February 15, 2012

Teriyaki Experience, a Japanese quick-service chain, has announced a partnership with Global Concessions Inc. of Atlanta that will see the development of a…

KFC joins British Retail Consortium

February 15, 2012

KFC has become the latest foodservice company to join the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Job descriptions — HR’s love letters

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

It's Valentine's Day. I am sure that some of you celebrate, some of you don't and a few are the diehard anti-card-and-flowers type... But I'm going with the…

When is food service NOT a restaurant?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

If you own a place that sells prepared food for people to eat, you're in the restaurant business, right? Not necessarily.

Gloves! The Controversy Continues – Part 2

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

There is a general agreement that hand sanitation is a problem, but how that problem is best addressed is not always clear. The arguments to wear gloves and to…

Checkers and Rally's JobApp solution yields positive results

February 14, 2012

Tampa, Fla.-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, which includes the Rally's restaurant system, is experiencing positive results nine months after implementing…

Lion's Choice introduces Healthy Kids menu

February 14, 2012

Lion's Choice, a regional quick-service chain based in Des Peres, Mo., has introduced a new "Healthy Kids" meal menu.