Top stock pics for 2015 dominated by QSR, pizza, fast casual

January 9, 2015

Quick-service, fast casual and pizza brands dominated top picks in the 2015 Best Restaurant Stock Pick Competition hosted by ICR.

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Tim Hortons launches healthy options initiative

January 8, 2015

The Balanced Options initiative features revamped websites, a new Canadian advertising campaign, and an ambassador program with professional athletes.

Dunkin' Donuts inks 1,400-unit development deal in China

January 8, 2015

The deal marks the largest ever in the brand's history.

Cold Stone Creamery brings back sweet deals for Valentine's Day

January 8, 2015

Cold Stone Creamery is bringing back its heart-shaped cake and cupcake Creations offerings from January 7 through March 3.

McDonald's Japan posts first annual loss in 11 years amid food-safety scandal

January 8, 2015

Diners have found plastic, vinyl and a human tooth in McDonald's Japan food in recent months.

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.

Wendy's brings back Frosty Key Tag promotion to benefit foster-care families

January 7, 2015

For $1, Wendy's customers can buy a Frosty Key Tag that gets them a free Jr. Frosty with every purchase. Proceeds benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for…

Dunkin' Brands refinancing debt

January 7, 2015

Dunkin' Brands' is refinancing $1.8 billion in senior secured credit facilities with $2.3 billion of senior fixed-rate term notes and $100 million of variable…

NRA board elects Jack Crawford as chair

January 7, 2015

Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative (IOC), has been a member of the NRA board of directors since 2003.

Building genuine customer engagement in an Instagram world

Instead of exhausting yourself trying to change customer behavior, take the necessary steps to minimize the distractions cell phones can present.

McDonald's awards employee tickets to Super Bowl XLIX

January 6, 2015

Top performing employees were entered into a random drawing to win prizes including XBOX One Entertainment Systems, Madden NFL 15 games, and a prize package…

Friendly's Ice Cream LLC announces fundraising campaign for Easter Seals

January 6, 2015

Friendly's will offer customers five Valentine's Day cards, redeemable for free Friendly's Kids Cones or a coupon booklet with money-saving coupons, when they…

Krystal adds Hushpups side

January 6, 2015

The Hushpups are available as a snack or as a side along any combo meal, including with Krystal's new fish sandwich, also available for a limited time.

El Pollo Loco closes 2014 by opening four new units

January 6, 2015

El Pollo Loco has announced the opening of three new franchised locations in California and one new franchised location in Nevada.

New Miami Subs Grill and new Miami Grill add Philly cheesesteak LTO

January 6, 2015

"Raising the Steaks" promotion features seven six-inch Philly Cheesesteaks with a complimentary side starting at $4.99.

Charleys Philly Steaks offers new flavor as a value-priced promotion

January 6, 2015

The Chicken Teriyaki Combo starts at $5.99 and is available through March.

Baskin-Robbins seeking purchaser for Toronto franchise

January 6, 2015

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is seeking franchisees for an existing location in the Toronto area.

NRA study: Most employees proud to work in the restaurant industry

January 6, 2015

The study details the opinions of nearly 5,100 Americans who currently work or formerly worked in the industry, as well as those who own or operate restaurants.