Jack in the Box fundraiser benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters

February 19, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants' first-ever systemwide charity fundraiser has raised more than $365,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the chain's…

Orkin University Online offers free training resources

February 19, 2009

ATLANTA — To better equip business owners and operators in the fight against pests, Orkin Commercial Services offers free training materials via an online…

NRA announces 2009 Kitchen Innovations Award recipients

February 19, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of its prestigious Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards for 2009. All the KI products…

Burger King protested by service employees union

February 19, 2009

Service Employees International Union members and other groups staged peaceful protests at Burger King restaurants in several cities across the country to…

Va. passes smoking ban in most restaurants

February 19, 2009

The Washington Post: The Virginia General Assembly has voted to approve a measure that prohibits smoking in most of the state's bars and restaurants, and the…

Dunkin' Donuts employee slashes customer's tires

February 19, 2009

MetroWest Daily News: An employee at a Natick, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts has been arrested for allegedly slashing a customer's tires. The customer tired of waiting…

Ask the Experts: What is the benefit of employee screening?

February 19, 2009

Finding the right employees for a brand is still a challenge, even as more people are applying for job openings. Kacy Oden, director of membership for People…

FS/TEC: MICROS offers digital signage solutions

Digital signage provides operators a number of advantages compared to static menu boards, from instant menu changes to bright, attention-getting displays.

FS/TEC: Plum Reward promos loyalty device

Customers enter information while paying for their order. After providing their cell phone number, customers become part of the store's mobile marketing…

Pretzelmaker to absorb Pretzel Time

February 18, 2009

ATLANTA — NexCen Franchise Management Inc. will combine its two mall-based pretzel concepts, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, beginning in April, the company has…

Philly Ronald McDonald House Charities awards scholarships

February 18, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Ronald McDonald House Charities and the McDonald's owner/operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region have announced that they will recognize…

Krispy Kreme: Future is bright

February 18, 2009

Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report blogger Rick Newman forecast 15 companies that might not survive 2009, naming Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.

Premium rollouts target casual dining

February 18, 2009

CNN Money: Burger King, Jack in the Box and other quick-service restaurant chains are trying to lure customers away from casual-dining restaurants with premium…

Del Taco names new R&D, food safety directors

February 18, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced that Ed Wilroy has joined the company as senior director of research and development, and Stacy Marler has been…

Culver's confident of brand growth

February 18, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Bucking the trend of a down economy, Culver's Restaurants is committed to growth, leading to increased sales, new restaurant openings…

Chicago Subways add RTC's Bevtrac beverage management system

February 18, 2009

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Subway restaurants in suburban Chicago have selected RTC's BevTrac beverage management system to increase operational efficiency by…

Krystal moves forward in new markets

Company plans new stores, products in coming year.

KFC: Value, grilled platforms

Company president discusses value strategy and upcoming grilled chicken launch.

New Web site focuses search on top menu items

February 17, 2009

BOSTON -- An innovative technological twist is adding some new flavor to the online restaurant search engine market. FoodieBytes.com is a uniquely-niched…

Higher costs lead to Jack in the Box Q1 earnings drop

February 17, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Despite a slight rise in same-store sales at company-owned restaurants, Jack in the Box Inc. saw its net income fall about 23 percent for the first…