Lavu POS adds integrated payment hardware

January 20, 2014

New integrations have been announced by restaurant POS provider Lavu Inc., and will be available in Europe, Australia and the Americas. According to a news…

KFC taps X Games gold medalist for new marketing spot

January 20, 2014

As part of its new #HowDoYouKFC marketing campaign, KFC has launched a new TV ad featuring X Games Moto gold medalist Bryce Hudson. The spot features Hudson…

Culver's extends franchise opportunities throughout Florida

January 20, 2014

Wisconsin-based Culver's is planning restaurant expansion in all Florida Designated Market Areas throughout this year. Culver's, which includes nearly 50…

What are benefits to restaurant job seekers?

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

The least important attribute in a position to job seekers is the brand name of the restaurant.

Why I hate foodservice gloves and you should, too

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

I worked in kitchens and managed kitchens throughout the 1970s and '80s. There was a generally good awareness of food safety, cross contamination and basic…

Burger King spices up chicken sandwich

January 17, 2014

Burger King has added a new sandwich to the menu, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which combines peppers and spices with the flavor of the Original Chicken…

Carl's Jr continues Canadian expansion

January 17, 2014

Carl's Jr. has opened in Abbotsford, British Columbia, under the direction of the franchisee FYP Investments Inc. The new unit is the seventh Carl's Jr.

Taco Bell adds 6 new drinks

January 17, 2014

Taco Bell is adding six new beverages to the menu, including the apple-flavored "Manzanita Sol," according to a company press release.

Vegas Nestlé Café tops $1M

January 17, 2014

Doug Barnes and Lyle Cornelius said they knew they had a winner when they started operating their first Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip in the Miracle Mile…

Dunkin' partnering with Liverpool Football Club

January 17, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group has agreed to a multi-year marketing partnership with Liverpool Football Club to support global expansion of both its brands, Dunkin…

NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.

SeafoodGrabber creates social networking for buyers and sellers

January 16, 2014

The B2B networking site SeafoodGrabber has launched in Boston, offering a marketplace that accumulates and organizes prices from wholesale seafood suppliers…

Judith Herrell named CEO of Herrell's Ice Cream

January 16, 2014

Judith Herrell, president and owner of Herrell's Ice Cream Corporation and its parent company, Herrell's Development Corporation, was named CEO of Herrell's…

Front Flip hits million mobile users

January 16, 2014

Front Flip, a loyalty marketing program for restaurants, retailers, convenience stores and consumer packaged-goods companies, announced it has reached …

Ameritest releases Top 5 QSR ads of 2013

January 16, 2014

Ameritest today announced the selection of its Top Five QSR Ads of 2013. The list, which was developed using Ameritest's AdStandings syndicated advertising…

Putting more plants on plates

Organization creates new vegetarian and vegan diet pyramid to offer guidelines.

Arby's partners with Alaska Seafood organization for Big Fillet Fish return

January 16, 2014

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has partnered with Arby's for the re-release of the chain's Reel Big Fillet fish sandwich. According to a company press…

Taco Bell taps celebrities to present brand facts via YouTube

January 16, 2014

Taco Bell published its version of "25 Facts About Me" on YouTube Wednesday, featuring the song "Without You" by Dillon Francis featuring Totally Enormous, and…

Arby's named top dining experience in mystery shopper survey

January 16, 2014

A recent mystery shopper campaign conducted by Service Intelligence, a Charlotte, N.C.-based data-collection company, revealed that Arby's was named one of the…

NRA's chief innovation officer elected to Meals on Wheels board

January 16, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that Phil Kafarakis, chief Innovation & member advancement officer, has been elected to the Meals On Wheels…