Taco Bell appoints new International president, CDO

December 5, 2014

Melissa Lora has been appointed president of Taco Bell International, and Meredith Sandland has been promoted to a new role as chief development officer.

Tim Hortons, Burger King deal takes another step forward

December 5, 2014

Next step: approval from shareholders at a special meeting on Dec. 9.

Akerman law firm forms National Restaurant Industry Group

December 5, 2014

The new group includes nearly 30 lawyers and regulatory professionals with broad experience representing restaurant industry clients in major U.S. and…

Yum! Brands' Novak receives 'Distinguished American' status

December 4, 2014

Yum! Brands CEO and Chairman David Novak has received membership into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc. organization.

Pollo Tropical continues Texas expansion

December 4, 2014

Pollo Tropical announced the opening of its third Houston area restaurant near the Galleria on Westheimer Road.

Bruster's adds two holiday-themed LTO flavors

December 4, 2014

Bruster’s has launched two seasonal LTOs: Eggnog and Peppermint Stick. They will be available throughout the month.

Fans rewarded for watching Del Taco Carnitas being slow cooked

December 4, 2014

Del Taco’s is inviting fans to take its Carnitas Challenge online for the chance to win a variety of free menu items and prizes. To play, fans need to watch…

Burger King puts sponsorship weight behind inaugural high school football bowl series

December 4, 2014

Burger King has announced for the first time ever, high school football champions from different states will play against each other in a post-season bowl…

McDonald's Canada's mobile app now protects customers' fries from thieves

December 4, 2014

McDonald's Canada's mobile app has added a new feature, called the Fry Defender. According to the brand's website, the feature "Serves and Detects" fry theft…

The chefs have spoken: Menu trend predictions for 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After years on the rise, gluten-free cuisine has fallen out of the top 10 list of the National Restaurant Association's annual survey.

Going back to the basics always works

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Refer to the failures of your company's ancestors because there is a lot to learn there.

How to get millennials to buy into your restaurant brand

Every step of what patrons experience from how they are greeted to what's on the menu; from how they place orders to how their tables are cleared must be…

Datum Corporation now offering 24/7 support in SoCal

December 3, 2014

Datum's IT help desk initiative allows restaurants to support multiple vendors, with one point of contact for all system-wide support issues.

Fourth names TISSL partner in analytics, POS integration

December 3, 2014

Through a partnership with TISSL, Fourth offers integration of its Analytics tool with POS data.

Doc Popcorn raises funds to provide mammograms for women in need

December 3, 2014

Doc Popcorn has raised more than $12,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during the brand's Popping for Pink fundraising campaign.

Villa Enterprises raises $68K for local charities

December 3, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management announced it raised $68,358 during its 13th annual golf outing and dinner held recently in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. According to…

Revel Systems prepped for European expansion with $1.2M grant

December 3, 2014

Revel Systems, an iPad Point of Sale provider, announced it has secured a $1.2 million grant from Invest Northern Ireland to open a UK sales and operations…

Bruster's announces five winners of inaugural mentoring contest

December 3, 2014

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has concluded its inaugural mentoring contest, in which the brand sought individuals who are "making a difference in the lives of…

CARDFREE rolls out next-gen order-ahead product

December 3, 2014

CARDFREE Inc., a mobile commerce provider, has launched its next generation order-ahead product and has also signed a patent license with Ameranth Inc., which…

McDonald's launches online gift card giveaway

December 3, 2014

McDonald's has launched its "Gift-fest" promotion, featuring 21 days of opportunities to win American Express Gift Cards and McDonald's Arch Cards.