Dishwashers go high-tech

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Water, conservation part of dishwashing-technology push.  

Yum! Brands appoints Eaton president of KFC, USA

June 2, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Roger Eaton, 47, as president of KFC USA. He replaces Gregg Dedrick, who will leave by…

Yum! Brands appoints Eaton president of KFC, USA

June 2, 2008

McD's dollar-menu fixation sparks franchisee revolt

June 2, 2008

Advertising Age.com: McDonald's owner/operators are finding that rising commodity costs, an increase in minimum wage and consumers choosing lower-price items…

VIDEO: Organic trends take NRA Show stage

June 2, 2008

CHICAGO — Restaurateurs wanting to offer organic products had plenty to sample from at the National Restaurant Association's 89th annual Restaurant…

VIDEO: NRA Show tech trends, new products

June 2, 2008

CHICAGO — Exhibitors at the 89th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 17-20 in Chicago, promoted products from…

Chick-fil-A launches new sandwich star

June 1, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A is finding success with its recent launch of newly enhanced menu items. Based on initial, first-week response, the new Chick-fil-A…

McDonald's switches to certified coffee

June 1, 2008

GreenBiz.com: McDonald's will begin to sell environmentally certified coffee at its Australian and New Zealand locations, the company announced last week. …

FTC approves Wendy's buyout

June 1, 2008

South Florida Business Journal: The Federal Trade Commission has approved Triarc Cos.' planned $2.34 billion acquisition of Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy's…

VIDEO: New NRA chairman discusses host of industry issues

June 1, 2008

CHICAGO — Michael Kaufman, newly named chairman of the board of the National Restaurant Association, is ready to move the NRA into a higher position of…

Report: Down economy driving Americans out of restaurants

May 29, 2008

CHICAGO — New consumer research from Chicago-based Mintel has revealed that 54 percent of people who dine out regularly are cutting back on restaurant spending…

Burger King extends late-night hours

May 29, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. (BKC) has announced that beginning June 5, U.S. restaurants will be open until 2 a.m. or later, Thursday through Saturday.   To…

NexCen Brands provides business update

May 29, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands, owner of the Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and Maggie Moos brands, has announced an update…

Calif. Assembly approves nutritional-disclosure bill

May 29, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill requiring nutritional disclosure of menu items at chain restaurants was approved yesterday by the California Assembly. It now will…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. launch 3-D Web site

May 28, 2008

CARPENTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant brands, has partnered with U.K.-based ExitReality to offer…

Study: Americans spend $500M on fast food

May 28, 2008

WSYR: A study released by Chicago-based Research International shows Americans are spending an average of $500 million a year on quick-service restaurants. The…

KFC unveils Smoky Chipotle Crispy fried chicken

May 27, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has announced the addition of its third fried chicken flavor to the menu — Smoky Chipotle Crispy.   KFC's newest kitchen creation is…

NexCen future on shaky ground

May 27, 2008

Blue Mau Mau: NexCen Brands, owner of the Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and Maggie Moos brands, warned it faces a…

Burger King in hot water over movie promotion

May 27, 2008

Guardian.co.UK: Food campaigners in the United Kingdom have attacked a marketing campaign by Burger King there linked to the new Indiana Jones film. Critics…

Burger King appoints John Chidsey chairman, CEO

May 26, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced several changes to its board of directors.   The private equity funds controlled by TPG Capital, Bain Capital…