NexCen Brands names VP of information technology

April 19, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Gerald Brouillette to the newly created position of vice president of information technology for…

N.Y.C. councilman proposes QSR ban near schools

April 19, 2009

The New York Times: A New York City councilman has proposed a ban to keep fast food restaurants from opening within a tenth of a mile of the city's schools…

Popeyes to offer one-day deep-discount special

April 19, 2009

ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering a one-day discounted special on April 22. "Popeyes Pay Day" features an 8-piece mixed Bonafide chicken for…

Now is the right time to hire a foodservice consultant

Outside experts provide objectivity and breadth of knowledge in QSR corporate decision making.

Why has self-service not taken off in QSRs?

Norma Wolcott, business line executive, self-service and POS I/O retail store solutions for IBM Corp., explains the challenges and ROI in implementing…

PWP Industries creates 'green' Subway salad bowl

April 16, 2009

VERNON, Ca. — Subway has partnered with PWP Industries to make its plastic salad bowls and lids smaller and more environmentally friendly, PWP has announced. …

BrightWave to boost Chick-fil-A e-mail marketing

April 16, 2009

ATLANTA — BrightWave Marketing Inc. has been selected by Chick-fil-A as its first e-mail marketing partner and agency of record. BrightWave, which specializes…

Ark. Taco Bell manager fights off robber

April 16, 2009

KTHV (Little Rock Ark.): The manager of a Little Rock, Ark., Taco Bell fought with an attempted robber and wrested his gun away after letting him into the…

Burger King, McDonald's ads make viral videos Top 10

April 16, 2009

Advertising Age: Burger King's ad promoting its SpongeBob SquarePants kids meals special made No. 3 on the Ad Age Viral Video Chart for the week of April 6.

Poll finds green buying power still strong

April 16, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- According to a recent national online poll, the economy has not dampened the green commitments of most consumers, and restaurants with a clear…

N.Y. Tri-State McDonald's rollout McCafe line

April 16, 2009

ROSELAND, N.J. — McDonald's New York Tri-State restaurants have announced that they have completed adding McCafe espresso-based coffees to their beverage…

Inventory solution helps Dairy Queen manage promotions, supply

April 16, 2009

Chain Leader: International Dairy Queen initially had difficulty juggling its 20 annual national promotions, 12 of which are created around its Blizzard…

Ask the Experts: Why is it important for QSRs to engage foodservice consultants?

April 16, 2009

It may seem counterintuitive to turn to a foodservice consultant in today's economy, but quick-serve brands often need the outside expertise to facilitate…

Demo: VITO 80 Filtration unit

Zachary Co. LLC demonstrates the use and benefits of its portable filtration device.

TableTop media names David T. Miller as partner

April 15, 2009

DALLAS — TableTop Media LLC, creators of Ziosk, the first pay-on-demand and digital promotion device for the restaurant industry, has announced the…

Krispy Kreme reports narrower net loss for Q4, year

April 15, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported a slight increase in same-store sales for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1 with a yearly net loss…

NRA Show to reveal food and drink trends

April 15, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will explore the hottest restaurant menu trends happening now, as well as the…

Burger King to increase U.S. ad spend in 2010

April 15, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. will increase its U.S. national advertising expenditures beginning Jan. 1, 2010, the company has announced. With the additional…

Wells Fargo offers McDonald's franchisee loan program

April 15, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Wells Fargo Restaurant Finance — part of Wells Fargo & Co. — has announced a new McDonald's Loan Program featuring customized financial…

Cupcakes boost Cold Stone Creamery sales

New product line leads to double-digit increase.