Survey: Fewer operators to expand business

November 7, 2007

NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Fewer owners and managers of small food and beverage businesses indicated during the third quarter of 2007 that they are planning to expand…

NSF launches Dine Safer food-safety certification

November 7, 2007

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NSF International has partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Health to create a food-safety audit and certification program that…

Surveying franchise success

More franchisors are using profiling tools to ensure a successful match.

Captain D's sets sights on San Antonio

November 6, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood Kitchen is looking to expand to San Antonio, Texas.   "San Antonio is an ideal market for Captain D's. San Antonio…

Fla. tomato growers decline participation in labor deals

November 6, 2007

MAITLAND, Fla. — "Penny-per-pound" deals involving Yum Brands and McDonald's will not be executed and are considered moot, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange…

Sermon leads to arrest in Subway robbery

November 5, 2007

The Associated Press: A Subway sandwich shop at the True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, N.Y., was robbed at gunpoint Nov. 2, 2007, causing the following…

Phillip Rudolph joins Jack in the Box

November 5, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Phillip H. Rudolph has joined Jack in the Box Inc. as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, the company has announced. …

Baskin-Robbins intros holiday treats

November 5, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has launched eight new seasonal cakes and flavors available through the end of December 2007.   The new offerings include: Candy…

BK names president of Latin America region

November 5, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the appointment of Armando Jacomino as president of the Latin America region. Jacomino will continue the company's…

Taco Bueno signs deal for Ky., Ind. stores

November 5, 2007

DALLAS — Taco Bueno has entered into an agreement with Louisville, Ky.-based Bueno Development Group Louisville LLC and Dallas real-estate developer Clint…

BK posts strong 1Q comps, revenues

November 4, 2007

MIAMI — Worldwide comparable sales at Burger King Holdings Inc. were up 5.9 percent in the first quarter of 2008, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of…

Culver's Blue Spoon could herald new chain

November 4, 2007

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Blue Spoon Cafe opened recently in Middleton, Wis., as Culver's second upscale casual-dining restaurant. The restaurant, named…

Pollo Campero receives Zagat rating

November 4, 2007

DALLAS — Pollo Campero in Hyattsville, Md., was voted the Best Drive-Thru in the business in the 2008 Zagat Survey.   The Zagat Survey is a source of consumer…

Dunkin' chairman to discuss brand transformation

November 4, 2007

DETROIT — The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host Jon Luther, chairman and CEO of Dunkin' Brands Inc., on Nov. 7, 2007. The meeting will be held at noon at…

SCA Tissue honored as top supplier

November 4, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Global provider of sales, marketing, E-commerce and business solutions AFFLINK recently presented SCA Tissue with its 2007 Pinnacle Award, the…

Dunkin' Donuts celebrates Mich. military

November 1, 2007

DETROIT — Dunkin' Donuts will celebrate its second annual Military Appreciation Day in Michigan, the company has announced.   For 24 hours Nov. 8, 2007…

McDonald's celebrates Nat'l Family Literacy Day

October 31, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Southern California McDonald's restaurants joined forces with the National Center for Family Literacy to celebrate National Family Literacy Day…

IPC to share experience on webinar

October 31, 2007

KENDALL, Fla. — George Labelle, chief information officer for Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) for Subway, will be the featured speaker of a free…

Carl's Jr. brings back Portobello burger

October 31, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — The Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger has returned to the Carl's Jr. menu.   During its initial appearance in 2005 on the Carl's…

2020 IT launches integrated labor scheduler

October 31, 2007

KELOWNA, B.C. — 2020 IT Solutions has announced the launch of its 2020 Labor Scheduler to the hospitality market.     Integrated with 2020 HyperVision, a…