El Pollo Loco signs agreements for 61 new locations

November 6, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. – El Pollo Loco inked a series of multiunit development agreements to open 61 new locations in Georgia, Missouri, Arizona, Virginia and Utah.…

Accounts receivable solution added to Intura Vision pizza POS

November 6, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a leading supplier of POS and business management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery-restaurant…

Jack in the Box rolls out contactless card readers

November 5, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants are offering guests an easier, quicker way to pay.   New contactless card readers are being installed at all company…

Nathan's Famous appoints new CEO; reports Q2

November 5, 2006

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has named vice president Eric Gatoff its new chief executive officer, to replace Howard Lorber, who was appointed…

Restaurants drive Wi-Fi growth in North America

November 5, 2006

Wireless Week: North America and Europe are expected to lead the Wi-Fi hot spot charge, according to new findings from ABI Research. The firm predicts…

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's roll out new shakes and malts

November 5, 2006

  CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants is taking the Mint Chip Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes & Malts systemwide at Hardee's and Carl's Jr.   The new Mint…

Democrats take the House

There's a slew of restaurant-related issues that will be impacted by the 2006 election.

New research released on U.S. pizza restaurants

November 2, 2006

DUBLIN — Research and Markets has announced the release of a new report: Dining Out Review: Pizza Restaurants in the United States.   According to a news…

McDonald's taps AKQA to lead global digital marketing initiative

November 2, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. announced that AKQA, a leading interactive marketing agency, is joining its marketing roster to help lead McDonald's global…

Arby's franchisee deploys NCR POS systems in 34 units

November 2, 2006

ATLANTA — NCR Corp. announced that an Arby's franchisee, The Winning Team Inc., has deployed NCR RealPOS terminals in its 34 restaurant locations throughout…

AFC Reports solid Q3 for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

November 1, 2006

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported a solid third quarter which ended Oct. 1, 2006. …

The McRib is back

November 1, 2006

McDonald's is brining back the restaurant industry's most-popular limited-time offer, the McRib.   For nearly a quarter century, the sandwich has developed…

NRA pleased MasterCard will publish interchange rates

November 1, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association (NRA) said it's pleased MasterCard will join Visa in disclosing its interchange fee schedules, but a…

Figaro's Italian Pizza cracks Canada market

November 1, 2006

NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada — Figaro's Italian Pizza opened its first Canadian store in July. According to a news release, the Salem, Ore.-based company plans to…

Intura Solutions broadens POS reach to Domino's Pizza in India

November 1, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — POS provider Intura Solutions announced the signing of Futuristic Info Solution Pvt. Ltd. as an Intura Distributor in the Republic of…

Little Caesars Pizza partners with Hasbro games for holiday promo

November 1, 2006

DETROIT — Little Caesars Pizza and Hasbro Inc. have partnered to produce a nationwide promotion, a vacation sweepstakes, store-level giveaways and interactive…

NRA: Operators say wage hikes will cost jobs, hurt customers

October 31, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent survey of restaurant operators by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows restaurateurs believe any mandated increases in…

NRA: Operators say wage hikes will cost jobs, hurt customers

October 31, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent survey of restaurant operators by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows restaurateurs believe any mandated increases in…

Q3 revenue up 2.8% at Papa John's Pizza, Oct. comps drop 1.8%

October 31, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Revenue and profits rose modestly at Papa John's International for the three months ended Sept. 24.   According to a regulatory filing…

Burger King Q1 comps up 2.6%

October 31, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King reported modest increases for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2006.   Comparable sales in the United States and Canada rose by 2.6 percent…