Will negative buzz mean more sales for KFC Double Down?

April 11, 2010

How often is it that a new product launch reaches an unprecented level of infamy well before its national debut? Not often, especially at KFC, which usually…

Checkers names Maureen DiStefano director of franchise sales

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April 11, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has announced that Maureen DiStefano has joined the company as director of franchise sales and business recruitment. DiStefano…

Technomic: Seafood, citrus popular on spring menus

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April 11, 2010

Leading restaurants started to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather by adding lighter dishes, seasonings and sauces to their menus, according to foodservice…

Getting back to the bargaining table

How restaurant operators can successfully renegotiate their lease and remain in good standing with their landlord.

MICROS to add Trustwave PCI Compliance tools

April 8, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an alliance with Trustwave for its…

N.J. bar & grill switches menu to QSR price points

April 8, 2010

The full-service sector overall has taken a larger hit than quick-serve over the last year or so. Some independent restaurants, such as Taylor's Bar &…

Steve Brake promoted to Del Taco CFO

April 8, 2010

Del Taco LLC has named Steve Brake its chief financial officer, effective immediately. Brake, who has been with Del Taco for seven years, had been vice…

Activists target KFC over packaging sourcing

April 8, 2010

Environmental activist group Dogwood Alliance has launched a national campaign against KFC to encourage the company to adopt more eco-friendly paper packaging…

Apollo identified as CKE alternative bidder

April 8, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s alternate bidder is private equity firm Apollo Management, Reuters reports.   CKE, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced…

Chick-fil-a leadership conference in 10th year

The company is celebrating the milestone anniversary by giving the simulcast event a new name: Chick-fil-A Leadercast.

MICROS to add Trustwave PCI Compliance tools

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April 8, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an alliance with Trustwave for its…

N.J. bar & grill switches menu to QSR price points

April 8, 2010

The full-service sector overall has taken a larger hit than quick-serve over the last year or so. Some independent restaurants, such as Taylor's Bar &…

Steve Brake promoted to Del Taco CFO

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April 8, 2010

Del Taco LLC has named Steve Brake its chief financial officer, effective immediately. Brake, who has been with Del Taco for seven years, had been vice…

Activists target KFC over packaging sourcing

April 8, 2010

Environmental activist group Dogwood Alliance has launched a national campaign against KFC to encourage the company to adopt more eco-friendly paper packaging…

Apollo identified as CKE alternative bidder

April 8, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s alternate bidder is private equity firm Apollo Management, Reuters reports.   CKE, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced…

Chick-fil-a leadership conference in 10th year

The company is celebrating the milestone anniversary by giving the simulcast event a new name: Chick-fil-A Leadercast.

McDonald's joins HealthyDiningFinder.com database

April 7, 2010

McDonald's USA has joined Healthy Dining's restaurant nutrition initiative. Developed with partial funding from the Centers for Disease Control &…

Yum! names Middleby 'Supplier of the Year'

April 7, 2010

The Middleby Corp. was recently named 2009 Yum! Brands Supplier of the Year. Middleby is the first equipment manufacturer ever to be selected by Yum! as a…

Cinnabon to promo cupcakes with Tax Day giveaway

April 7, 2010

Cinnabon is once again offering consumers some relief on Tax Day with its Tax Day Bites! promotion. On April 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at participating U.S.

MSI launches intelligent LED replacement bulb

April 7, 2010

MSi, a manufacturer of energy efficient LED retail accent, spot and flood lighting, has leveraged its LED expertise in collaboration with optic developers and…