Mo. Taco Bell drive-thru hijacked

February 12, 2009

The Sedalia Democrat: Pranksters hijacked the intercom system at a Sedalia, Mo., Taco Bell drive-thru recently and broadcasted obscenities at customers trying…

McDonald's beats Starbucks in consumer preference survey

February 12, 2009

Pew Research Center: A recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey asked Americans the following question: "Just for fun: Would you…

CKE to present at 2009 O.C. Growth Conference

February 12, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, will be participating in the Roth Capital Partners 21st Annual O.C.

Study: Burgers but not chicken gaining with affluent

February 12, 2009

Marketing Daily: Newly released Experian Simmons data has found that affluent consumers increased their visits to fast-food burger restaurants and cut back on…

Multnomah County, Ore., approves menu labeling

February 12, 2009

The Oregonian: Multnomah County, Ore., commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to require chain restaurants and coffee shops with 15 or more locations…

Ask the Experts: What tech tools are impacting training?

February 12, 2009

Training employees is an ever-present challenge for operators. Kacy Oden, director of membership for People Report, explains how technology can improve…

Orkin University Online: ABCs of pest habitat modification

One of the best ways to prevent pests is to make sure they don't enter the building in the first place. This training video from Orkin can help you and your…

FS/TEC: XPIENT kiosk management solution

Customers can order at the self-service kiosk and are able to pay with credit or debit card. Cash is handled by a cashier.

McDonald's prepares for 2010 Olympic Winter Games sponsorship

February 11, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — As a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, McDonald's is preparing to once again feed the athletes at the 2010 Olympic Games. With just…

Taco Bell Canada offers Valentine's texts, video

February 11, 2009

TORONTO — Taco Bell Canada has partnered with an award-winning soap opera writer to create spicy free Valentine's Day messages that Canadians can send to…

QSR sales weaken in China, U.S. brands still plan for growth

February 11, 2009

Los Angeles Times: International sales have boosted U.S. quick-service brands for several years, but the down economy in China is hurting sales. Chinese…

Arby's to build 'green' restaurant in Texas

February 11, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's has broken ground on its first 'green' restaurant in Magnolia, Texas, as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, the company has…

Fla. McDonald's employee spotlight brings job prospects

February 11, 2009

The Tampa Bay Tribune: A Florida McDonald's employee who got President Barack Obama's attention at a town hall meeting in Fort Myers says he received several…

Ohio TravelCenters Arby's repeats Operations Award

February 11, 2009

WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America has announced that its Arby's restaurant location along Interstate 10 in Coachella, Ohio, has won the Arby's Corp.

Hardee's donates to UNC cancer center

February 11, 2009

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Hardee's donated $14,500 to the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UNC men's basketball game in…

NAFEM, FS/TEC highlight cost-effective restaurant solutions

Despite worries over the economy, show floor busy with operators, foodservice equipment dealers.

White Castle to offer Valentine's dinner by candlelight

February 10, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. — White Castle restaurants in Minneapolis-St. Paul — as well as New Jersey, New York, St. Louis and Louisville, Ky. — will offer reserved…

Man arrested after 911 call for Burger King complaint

February 10, 2009

WPTV: A customer displeased with service at a Boynton Beach, Fla., Burger King called 911 to complain about the store not having lemonade and about the poor…

Mrs. Winner's kicks off new 5-piece BOGO

February 10, 2009

ATLANTA — Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits has introduced a new five-piece buy-one-get-one-free offer, the company has announced. For a limited time…

Whataburger to hold employee 'burger Olympics'

February 10, 2009

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sixteen restaurants in Arizona, Georgia and Texas have emerged as finalists in Whataburger's own WhataGames. The 58-year-old Texas…