PAR PixelPoint to intro Version 8 software at NRA Show

May 2, 2006

CHICAGO—PAR PixelPoint will introduce its PixelPoint Version 8 POS software at the National Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Show set for May 20-23.

Coffee supply crisis on the horizon

May 1, 2006

Reuters: Coffee futures may spike next year because of a looming shortage of green coffee beans caused by growing consumer demand coupled with an off year in…

Friendly's launches new burgers

May 1, 2006

WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly's is adding three new Colossal Burgers and one classic flavor in an eight-week limited-time offer. The new items include:   Philly…

Arby's will accept ExpressPay

May 1, 2006

NEW YORK— American Express announced Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is the latest national merchant partner to accept ExpressPay from American Express. Arby's…

Commentary: Dunkin' not far behind Starbucks

May 1, 2006

Advertising Age: With a focused brand, consistent customer experience and brilliant marketing, Starbucks has persuaded millions to trade up from our 50-cent…

Burgerville recycles trash and leftover food

May 1, 2006

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Holland Inc. announced it has implemented a composting pilot program at its Salmon Creek, Wash., Burgerville location.  According to a…

Find out what's new in the kitchen at the NRA Show

April 30, 2006

Editor's note: This is the third story in an eight-part series about the upcoming NRA Show.   At this year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Domino's Pizza Australia New Zealand buys European ops

April 30, 2006

BRISBANE, Australia—Domino's Pizza Australia New Zealand (DPANZ) announced it will purchase existing Domino's Pizza operations in France, Belgium and the…

Gas prices take a bite of profits

April 30, 2006

SanDiego.com: Record gas prices will likely take a bite out of profits at Jack In The Box and other fast-food chains, at least if history is a guide.

Immigration officials urged to focus on McDonald's workers

April 30, 2006

Associated Press: U.S. Rep. John Hostettler is suggesting that immigration officials looking for illegal immigrants should investigate businesses which warn…

McDonald's honors U.S. servicemen

April 30, 2006

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For the fifth consecutive year, McDonald's will sponsor Fleet Week USA in Fort Lauderdale. Taking place May 1-7, 2006, Fleet Week USA…

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In and Out VP cannot sue to get his job back

April 30, 2006

Orange County Register: A former In-N-Out Burger executive cannot force the Irvine chain to reinstate his job and must remove statements in his lawsuit that…

Scope out a POS system at the NRA Show

April 27, 2006

Editor's note: This is the second story in an eight-part series highlighting the 2006 NRA Show.   Whether you're looking for a point-of-sale (POS) system to…

Back Yard Burgers reports record Q1

April 27, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. credited Easter Sunday sales for its record first-quarter revenues for the period ended April 2.   Company-owned…

T.V. plastic surgeon to promote Carl's Jr. chicken sandwich

April 27, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. —Dr. Robert Rey, of E! Entertainment Television's plastic surgery reality show Dr. 90210, will promote Carl's Jr.'s new chicken sandwich.…

McDonald's goes after Wendy's

April 27, 2006

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's has identified its next big worry: Wendy's. "This is the face of the enemy over the next 18 months," correspondence recently…

White Castle celebrates 85 years

April 27, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle is celebrating 85 years of serving customers.  Since the company's founding in March 1921, more than 16 billion signature White…

U.S. comps fall 3.8% in Q1 at Domino's Pizza

April 26, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Executives at Dominio's Pizza cited a "home run" first quarter in 2005 and softening sales as reasons it posted negative comparable-store…

Gas prices crushing profits at Connie's Pizza

April 26, 2006

NBC5.com: Connie's Pizza, which has 10 stores throughout Chicago and its suburbs, has 60 to 70 of its own delivery trucks on the streets on any given day…