Wienerschnitzel adds bacon, hot sauce to chili dogs

June 5, 2015

Wienerschnitzel has created five new versions of the Chili Cheese Dog.

McDonald's rolls out 'Create Your Taste' self-service kiosks

June 5, 2015

Now, select McDonald's customers will be able to create their own burgers with McDonald's new "Create Your Taste" self-service kiosks.

Groupon, PeachWorks execs discuss how technology benefits operations

The CEOs of Groupon's Breadcrumb and PeachWorks discuss how their technology can help restaurants and retailers stay relevant.

Restaurant chains pledge reduction in antibiotics to Obama admin

June 4, 2015

Critics argue that antibiotics are still a problem in agriculture.

Sprinklr acquires NewBrand Analytics

June 4, 2015

Sprinklr Inc., a social technology company, has acquired NewBrand, a location-specific text analytics software company.

5 tips for understanding consumer data

Restaurants now have the ability to collect tons of data but don't know how to use it.

Leo's Coney Island expands Michigan footprint

June 3, 2015

After more than four decades of serving Coney dogs and Greek specialties in the Metro Detroit area, Leo's Coney Island is expanding west with the opening of…

NRA gifted restaurant memorabilia collection

June 3, 2015

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation received a collection of iconic restaurant memorabilia on April 29, during a celebration of "The…

Technomic: Food industry will hit $2 trillion by 2025

June 3, 2015

The food industry will see $2 trillion in annual sales by 2025.

Foodservice visits remain flat, NPD says

June 3, 2015

Although foodservice spending increased 3 percent in the year ending April 2015, foodservice visits remained flat.

Apex Supply Chain Technologies rolls out self-serve restaurant kiosk

June 3, 2015

Apex has rolled out a new self-serve restaurant kiosk to allow on-the-go consumers to order from any device and pick up and pay for their food at the kiosk.

Carvel launches Reese's ice cream promo

June 2, 2015

Carvel ice cream has teamed up with Reese’s Peanut Butter for a limited time to launch Reese's Peanut Butter soft ice cream and an array of other Reese's ice…

Ryan Millen to drive for Wienerschnitzel

June 2, 2015

Wienerschnitzel announced, in partnership with Toyota, that off-road race pro Ryan Millen will drive the company's souped-up RAV4 throughout the U.S.…

Dippin' Dots, Doc Popcorn ready for take-off

June 2, 2015

Following last month's grand opening of the first Doc Popcorn/Dippin' Dots cobranded franchise in Springfield, Missouri, the two snack franchisors are set to…

How technology is solving headaches for menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The technology that fuels digital menu boards and ordering kiosks within restaurant locations today is being used to maintain nutritional disclosures in real…

Zapper unveils dine-and-dash app

June 1, 2015

Zapper announced the launch of its mobile payments app and marketing service at local establishments this month in Richmond, Virginia.

Australian Urbanspoon users migrate to new platform

June 1, 2015

Zomato, a restaurant search and discovery app that provides information for more than1.4 million restaurants, has completed the transition of Australian users…

Study: Iconic brands are losing consumers

June 1, 2015

Many of America's largest food and beverage companies are in trouble, according to Rabobank's new report, "Dude, where's my consumer?"

Gluten-free: passing fad or permanent trend?

Is it time for your restaurant to go "gluten-free?" Though the trend "seems to be leveling out in the mainstream," it's more than just a passing fad.

McDonald's Argentina giving more than $10M in promotions

May 29, 2015

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados, the world's largest McDonald's franchise, is offering customers at its McDonald's restaurants in Argentina, Chile…