Nevada, Hawaii, Florida boast highest percentage of restaurant workers

February 24, 2015

States whose restaurant workforces represent the largest proportions of their overall employment include Nevada, with 16 percent; Hawaii, with 14 percent and…

FTC challenges proposed Sysco, US Foods merger

February 24, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission alleges that if the merger between Sysco and US Foods goes forward as proposed, foodservice customers, including restaurants…

​Why manufacturers offer rebates and not net pricing

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

In a corporate situation, there are pros and cons for both the buyer and the manufacturer to use the rebate system.

Gold Star Chili celebrates 50 years

February 23, 2015

Feb. 26 is National Chili Day and Founders Days for Gold Star Chili

Popeyes, Sprite team up for prize giveaway valued at $25K

February 23, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the Sprite Popeyes Ultimate Sports Fan Experience.

Jack-in-the-Box, Qdoba report 'better than expected' same-store sales

February 23, 2015

Jack in the Box Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations of $37.1 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for Q1 ended January 18, 2015, compared with…

On the Menu: Healthy hot dogs, seafood for Lent

February 23, 2015

This week hot dogs go healthy and everyone takes a dive into seafood.

Analytics-driven digital merchandising in QSR drive-thrus

Dynamic signage and media expert Lyle Bunn takes a spin through analytics and merchandising in the drive-thru.

Coca-Cola, Fishbowl partnering to offer digital strategy solutions for restaurants

February 20, 2015

Coca-Cola is partnering with Fishbowl to offer a portfolio of research and solutions that can empower its foodservice clients to develop and execute digital…

Yum! Brands raises more than $600M for hunger since 2007

February 19, 2015

Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced its World Hunger Relief effort raised $600 million in cash and food donations since 2007.

Kahala Brands selects new VP of franchise development

February 19, 2015

Kahala Brands has selected John Wuycheck to join the company as senior vice president of franchise development.

China-based Country Style Cooking to release Q4, 2014 fiscal year results

February 19, 2015

Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. Ltd, a quick service restaurant chain in China, plans to release its unaudited Q4 and fiscal year 2014 financial…

Levy Corp in talks to acquire Del Taco

February 19, 2015

Levy Acquisition Corp is in negotiations to acquire Del Taco Inc, a U.S. fast food chain that serves Mexican cuisine.

Cinnabon sees new president, new group president of parent company Focus

February 19, 2015

Joe Guith, COO for Cinnabon, Inc., was promoted to president.

McDonald's system wide sales decrease 7.9% in January 2015

February 19, 2015

McDonald's Corporation announced global comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in January.

Good Times see 8% increase in same-store sales for Q1

February 19, 2015

Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the first fiscal…

India McDonald's mPOS takes orders from tables and homes of customers

February 19, 2015

Shenzhen, China-based PAX Technology Limited, provider of secure electronic payment terminals, announced that McDonald's will deploy the D180 mPOS device…

Doc Popcorn, Dippin' Dots open dual-brand unit in Missouri

February 19, 2015

Doc Popcorn is joining forces with Dippin’ Dots to debut its first dual-brand location.

Oracle launches hospitality business unit

February 19, 2015

The addition of the unit builds on Oracle's MICROS business, which it acquired in 2014.

On the Move: New development deals for Indiana, the Middle East and more

February 18, 2015

Franchise development this week spans the globe, from South Korea to Indiana.