SpeedLine launches customer training Web site

July 22, 2009

Restaurant point-of-sale provider SpeedLine Solutions has launched SpeedLine INSITE, an extensive new video training and support Web site for SpeedLine POS…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's period six comps fall

July 21, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s company-operated same-store sales fell at both Carl's Jr. and Hardee's for period six ended July 13, as sales couldn't keep pace with…

Customer files class-action suit against Ill. McDonald's

July 21, 2009

A Milan, Ill., McDonald's customer has filed a class action lawsuit against the local McDonald's and the franchise owner, Kevin Murphy, for their connection to…

Survey reveals working consumers skipping meals

July 21, 2009

According to a new study conducted by WorkPlace Media, 76 percent of workers surveyed have made cuts to their food and beverage consumption. Overall, 3…

Restaurants ask Congress for broader menu labeling

July 21, 2009

As more states and communities continue to draft their own menu labeling regulations, including California, Massachusetts and Maine, 21 limited- and…

Franchisors ask for more time on N.Y. tax rule

July 21, 2009

The International Franchise Association is asking the State of New York to postpone the implementation of a new rule that requires franchisors to report…

Starbucks: Comps aided by McDonald's McCafe ad spend

July 21, 2009

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in the company's third-quarter earnings call that McDonald's huge ad push of its McCafe specialty coffee helped the coffee…

QSRweb.com publishes restaurant technology comparison

The guide compares product features and provides expert commentary.

Burger King launches customizable Web site

July 20, 2009

With the slide of a bar, visitors to the newly redesigned Burger King Web site can choose the type of content they want to view from the BK.com home page. The…

So.Cal. Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from bankruptcy

July 20, 2009

After several years struggling to right its ship, Krispy Kreme has spent this year trying to convince critics that its future is bright. The recent…

CIT bondholder loans hold off bankruptcy

July 20, 2009

Company provides financing for a number of restaurant franchisees.

GE Capital to finance Dallas Jack in the Box expansion

July 20, 2009

In the midst of a tight credit market in which franchisees are scrambling to find financing, Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GE Capital, Franchise Finance has…

New York eateries now trans-fat free

July 20, 2009

Reuters: Nearly two years after the New York City health department banned artificial trans fats from restaurant menu items, all city restaurants have cut the…

Del Taco promos new breakfast items with downloadable coupon

July 20, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco is celebrating the launch of its new breakfast items by offering a free Breakfast Taco Del Carbon with the purchase of any…

Ill. McDonald's part of hepatitis A investigation

July 20, 2009

A McDonald's restaurant in Milan, Ill., is part of an investigation into reporting failures connected to a Hepatitis A diagnosis of one of its employees. …

NPD report: U.S. restaurant traffic decline steepest in 28 years

July 19, 2009

CHICAGO — Restaurant traffic, still feeling the impact of rising unemployment and thrifty consumers, declined during the spring quarter ended May 2009…

Jack in the Box Inc. names top franchisees

July 19, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. recognized the achievements of several franchise operators during the company's annual franchisee conference, which was held…

McDonald's continues Happy Meal birthday celebration

July 19, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — McDonald's recently unveiled the Top 10 "Happiest Cities for Families" and the return of the Ty Teenie Beanie Babies plush toys as the chain…

Bojangles' names restaurant veteran as VP of operations

July 19, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has named Kenny Avery as its vice president of company operations.   Avery, who joined Bojangles' in November…

Krystal counting on boost from energy drink launch

The chain chose to develop its own beverage — available in fountain or frozen — rather than offer a canned brand.