HME releases drive-thru timer upgrade

October 26, 2009

HME has announced the release of the Dash LCD upgrade to its System 30 Drive-Thru Timer for quick-service restaurants. The upgrade allows customers who already…

Ecolab, Tennant partner on launch of new scrubber vac system

October 26, 2009

Ecolab Inc. has announced it has entered into an exclusive relationship with Minneapolis, Minn.-based Tennant Co. to launch the new Scrub-N-Go Floor Scrubber…

Dunkin' Donuts, Cousins Subs holding social media contests

October 26, 2009

More quick-service brands are engaging — and attempting to increase — their online fan base with social media contests. The latest events include Dunkin…

Starbucks settles suit with new Dunkin' exec

October 25, 2009

The Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced that the company and Paul Twohig have resolved the lawsuit it filed against him. Earlier this month, Starbucks sued…

KFC holds free-piece grilled giveaway, El Pollo Loco counters with contest

October 25, 2009

KFC is offering customers a free piece of grilled chicken today at participating U.S. stores. Customers are limited to one free piece per person, with the free…

Soldier wins 2 key rulings in suit with Subway over terminated leases

October 25, 2009

A former U.S. Army reservist who sued Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants has won two important parts of his legal…

Pretzelmaker intros LTO Pumpkin Spice Pretzel

October 25, 2009

Pretzelmaker has announced that the company is introducing a new pretzel flavor for fall — Pumpkin Spice. Available for a limited time, the specialty pretzel…

Baskin-Robbins rolls out Double Header cone

October 25, 2009

Baskin-Robbins has introduced the new Double Header ice cream cone. The unique cone is designed to hold a swirl of soft serve and a scoop of ice cream in a…

Burger King Japan promos Windows 7 with 7-patty Whopper

October 25, 2009

Microsoft and Burger King Japan have partnered on the launch of Windows 7 with a special, extra-large burger, according to a story by Fox News.   From Fox…

QSRs still bland on reducing sodium content

While health experts continue to push for cutting salt, consumers aren't yet on the bandwagon.

Top 10 brand and marketing trends for 2010

A new definition of value and growing consumer expectations are among the things brands and retailers will need to watch for.

National Restaurant Association fights for tax provision

October 22, 2009

The Depreciation Fairness Coalition, led by the National Restaurant Association, has sent a letter to each member of the U.S. Congress urging an extension of…

Del Taco fundraisers benefit Phoenix-area Boy Scouts

October 22, 2009

All Phoenix-area Del Taco locations will raise funds to help send more than 430 Boy Scouts to the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree in the summer of…

Wendy's/Arby's Group announces Q3 earnings release

October 22, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it will release third quarter 200…

Drive-thru worker offers more than a burger to off-duty officer

October 22, 2009

According to a story in The Intelligencer, "green vegetable matter" was offered to an off-duty officer by a Tullytown, Pa., Burger King employee who was…

Franchise compensation report released

October 22, 2009

The "Franchise Compensation Report for 2010" has been released by FRANdata and includes compensation details about a wide range of positions at franchisors…

Jack in the Box Foundation donates $45,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

October 22, 2009

The Jack in the Box Foundation raised $45,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County during its annual bowl-a-thon at El Cajon's Parkway Bowl on Oct.

Baskin-Robbins names dance video contest winner

October 22, 2009

Baskin-Robbins has announced the three winners in the Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream and Cake Dance Video Contest. The online contest asked Americans to channel…

Innovative flavors continue to drive restaurant traffic, reports Technomic

October 21, 2009

Consumers are interested in expanding their palates when dining out and want to patronize restaurants that offer innovative flavors. A new study from Technomic…

New blog to discuss restaurant sustainability

October 21, 2009

  Sustainable Foodservice Consulting, publisher of the Web site, sustainablefoodservice.com, has announced the launch of its new blog, The Sustainable Shift…