2006 restaurant show wraps up

The 2006 National Restaurant Hotel & Motel Show offered big-time speakers and trendsetting technologies. Even if you attended, you probably didn't see…

AFC (Popeyes) same-store sales increase 6.1% for Q1

May 23, 2006

ATLANTA —  AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its first quarter ended April 16. …

McDonald's tightens hiring policies to weed out sex offenders

May 23, 2006

Associated Press: McDonald's has reworked its hiring practices after a Nashville television station reviewed sex offender registries in five states and found…

KFC offers recording deal to American Idol runner-up

May 22, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As one of television's hottest reality shows prepares to declare this year's musical super star, KFC announced that it will offer the…

Subway rolls out 'Fit' Meals

May 22, 2006

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway is introducing new "fit" menu items and "California Fit Fresh Value Meals" on May 22 in 1,700 franchisees across the state of…

National Restaurant Association board elects new officers, directors

May 22, 2006

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Board of Directors elected Edward R. Tinsley III, FMP, chairman of the board.    Tinsley is the president and…

Dell launches new POS

May 22, 2006

CHICAGO — Dell announced a point-of-sale (POS) system using Restaurant Pro Express software that allows restaurants to simplify ordertaking and easily track…

VeriFone introduces drive-thru payment system

May 22, 2006

CHICAGO — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced a rugged and secure drive-thru consumer-operated payment solution, the QX720, that supports credit, debit and…

President Bush speaks at NRA Show

President George Bush was greeted warmly when he spoke at the the National Restaurant Association Hotel & Motel Show on May 22. As expected, he touched on the…

Sharp Electronic launches new cash register

May 21, 2006

MAHWAH, N.J. — Sharp is unveiling a new electronic cash register with enhanced capabilities, a news release said.   The ER-A242 is a solution for businesses…

Edward Don and RP partner to enhance services

May 21, 2006

NORTH RIVERSIDE, Ill. — Edward Don & Company and RP & Associates announced at the National Restaurant Association Show that they have entered a new…

MICROS and VeriFone form alliance

May 18, 2006

CHICAGO -- MICROS Systems Inc. and VeriFone Holdings announced a strategic alliance to arm the North American restaurant industry with an integrated…

Must-see events / products at the NRA Show

As you enter the show, aromas of mouthwatering food, sounds of equipment demonstrations and an expansive panorama of colorful exhibits envelop you.

Industry prepares for fast-food nation

May 17, 2006

Wall Street Journal: As "Fast Food Nation" a fictionalized movie based on Eric Schlosser's book, is set to have its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival…

Burger King IPO debuts

May 17, 2006

NEW YORK —  Shares of Burger King Holdings Inc., the world's second-largest hamburger chain, rose 7 percent in their market debut, a sign of strength for IPOs…

Good Times develops 10 more restaurants

May 17, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced plans for the development of 10 additional restaurants during 2006 in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota…

Good Times develops 10 more restaurants

May 17, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced plans for the development of 10 additional restaurants during 2006 in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota…

Long John Silver's reduces dipping-related incidents

May 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Long John Silver's has introduced new Parmesan Crusted Fish Bites, tender bites of Alaskan white fish, surrounded by a crispy breading with…

Yum! Brands creates quality assurance position

May 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Liewen, 50, to vice president, quality assurance, a newly created position reporting…

Milwaukee residents debate upscaled McDonald's

May 16, 2006

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Brookfield, Wis., residents are debating whether to allow the construction of an upscaled McDonald's. The common council…