Fungus hits tomato crops in Northeast

July 28, 2009

A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…

Coca-Cola moves forward with fountain of the future

The company expands its test market for the self-serve Freestyle dispenser.

Sonic supports teachers with Limeades for Learning program

July 27, 2009

Sonic Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit organization that helps public school educators find resources for classroom projects, to…

White Castle intros three LTO value meals

July 27, 2009

White Castle is offering three "Craver Saver" meals for cost-conscious consumers now through Aug. 22. The meals, available for $2.99, include a choice of three…

Restaurants use music as crime prevention

July 27, 2009

A Seattle McDonald's is one of several local businesses using outdoor music to discourage loitering, according to a story in The Seattle Times. Restaurants…

Subway, Yum! pledge to help double produce use

July 27, 2009

Subway and Yum! Brands executives were among the foodservice operators who took part in an invitation-only "Executive Think Tank" discussion of senior…

Subway sued over employee safety

July 27, 2009

A West Palm Beach, Fla., attorney has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Subway on behalf of a woman who was permanently injured after being shot…

Marble Slab opens in Singapore

July 26, 2009

Marble Slab, which is managed by NexCen Franchise Management Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands Inc., opened its first Marble Slab franchised store in Asia.

Arby's celebrates 45 years

July 26, 2009

Arby's is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a variety of special offers. The promotions include: $5 BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger combo, featuring curly…

Cold Stone, NFL's Larry Fitzgerald team up for breast cancer awareness

July 26, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery has announced a partnership with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. to raise breast cancer awareness…

QSR chicken chains fight for more sales growth

July 26, 2009

Chick-fil-A is one of the few bright spots in the quick-service chicken category, according to The Dallas Morning News. The company recently announced it is on…

NPD Report: Restaurant units down by 4,000

July 26, 2009

According to a new report published by The NPD Group, there were 4,000 fewer restaurants in the United States this spring than what was reported in the spring…

McDonald's happy with Angus soft launch

July 26, 2009

McDonald's is pleased with customer response to its rollout of the new Angus Third Pounder and plans to begin national advertising for the product in the near…

Is it time for QSRs to embrace kiosks?

Despite recent test deployments, the QSR segment has been slow to adopt self-service. Here's a look at why.

Del Taco launches Bold Challenges sporting sweepstakes

July 23, 2009

San Manual Indian Bingo & Casino and Del Taco have launched a Bold Challenges sweepstakes that will give residents of California, Arizona and Nevada the…

Dunkin' Donuts intros oven-toasted sandwich

July 23, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced the new Oven-Toasted Chicken Parmesan Flatbread Sandwich, the newest addition to its Oven-Toasted all-day menu.   The Chicken…

Minimum wage takes a hike today

July 23, 2009

The federal minimum wage increases today from $6.55 to $7.25. U.S. Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, said the…

McDonald's net off 8 percent on currency fluctuations

July 23, 2009

Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's restaurants increased 4.8 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, the company has announced. U.S. comps rose…

Police searching for suspect in Dallas drive-thru robberies

July 23, 2009

Police in Dallas are searching for a man who ordered food at several restaurant drive-thrus but then demanded cash. The robber hit three fast food…

Taco Bell outlines mobile strategy

July 22, 2009

Danielle Wolfson, senior associate manager of interactive marketing for Taco Bell, has announced that the restaurant chain will be rolling out a new…