Captain D's acquires 65-unit Grandy's chain, names new agency

December 19, 2011

Captain D's has announced its acquisition of Grandy's, a 65-unit breakfast, lunch and dinner chain based out of Dallas.

KFC, Pizza Hut franchisees deploy cloud-based accounting software

December 19, 2011

Acumatica has announced that Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd. and Pizza Hut Singapore Pte Ltd. have selected Acumatica Cloud ERP to replace their…

Keyser Retail Solutions launches new QSR drive-thru signage

December 19, 2011

Keyser Retail Solutions (KRS), has launched the Impulse Zone Mini Duo and Mini Trio, two new drive-thru signage products specifically created for the…

Bojangles' launches new iPhone app

December 19, 2011

Bojangles' has unveiled its new iPhone app, which allows users to play digital cornhole, find the closest restaurant, set up alerts to invite friends to join…

Cold Stone franchisee installs DTT Surveillance Solution

December 19, 2011

DTT Surveillance has announced an exclusive surveillance partnership with Cold Stone Creamery franchisee, Four Dips LLC. The installations at all…

Ryan Gosling, Zooey Deschanel, others pen letter to McDonald's CEO

December 19, 2011

A handful of celebrities have fired off a letter to McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner asking the QSR giant to adopt "strict and meaningful animal welfare policies…

Subway names directors of operations and training

December 18, 2011

Subway Restaurants has named Joe Chaves as its new director of operations for the 35,500-plus chain, while Rebecca Audet has been named the brand's director of…

Yum! Brands' KFC, Pizza Hut outline India expansion plans

December 18, 2011

Shortly after announcing the creation of a separate India division for its international business, Yum! Brands has outlined major expansion plans in that…

Arby's doubles goal for No Kid Hungry campaign

December 18, 2011

The Arby's Foundation has contributed more than $2 million to the No Kid Hungry Campaign, a national effort to end childhood hunger in America. The recent…

Popeyes CMO promoted to chief global brand officer

December 18, 2011

In a continued effort to spread the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen brand positioning globally, Richard H. Lynch, former chief marketing officer, has been promoted…

Chick-fil-A introduces Chicken Tortilla Soup

December 18, 2011

Chick-fil-A has added a twist to a Southwestern soup classic this winter as the chain prepares to roll out its new Chicken Tortilla Soup Jan. 2.

Commentary: 10 restaurant marketing tips for 2012

Creating engaging, informative communications for your guests and keeping them involved with your brand online and off, is what we call the "new enhanced…

Adaptation – 3 Categories Evolve

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Be mindful of where categories were during the Recession and do not stray too far from the familiar.

Serve kids meals, go to prison?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

After McDonald's is fined in Brazil for its Happy Meals, is it possible something like that could happen in the U.S.?

NRA research shows gift cards on more holiday wish lists

December 15, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that one in five Americans surveyed plan to give a restaurant gift card as a holiday gift this…

Jersey Mike's participates in Wreaths Across America

December 15, 2011

Jersey Mike's Founder & CEO Peter Cancro, along with team members and franchisees, laid wreaths for the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery in…

Baskin-Robbins growing California presence

December 15, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has signed a store development agreement in San Diego with new franchisees Gary and Maria Yarbrough, who plan to open two shops in the Eastlake…

Facebook fans' demand prompts Taco Bell's Beefy Crunch Burrito return

December 15, 2011

After a barrage of requests from Facebook fans, Taco Bell has re-introduced its popular Beefy Crunch Burrito limited-time offer.

Yogurt Mountain opens 40th store

December 15, 2011

Yogurt Mountain LLC has opened its 40th store. The new location is in Huntsville, Ala., marking its 9th in the state.

Rita's Italian Ice appoints Straw Hat Pizza leader as CEO

December 15, 2011

Rita's Franchise Company, concept owner of Rita's Italian Ice, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fornaci as president and CEO, effective immediately.