Chains itching to cook from scrach: Part 2

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A new generation of restaurateurs is taking family recipes and running with them, shaping one of the hottest trends in casual/fast-casual dining — the 10…

Rita's Italian Ice awarded exclusive rights at NJ's Prudential Center

November 27, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice announced today that it has been awarded exclusive rights to serve its offerings at the Prudential Center, a state-of-the-art sports and…

Popeyes and Coca-Cola offering holiday collector cups

November 27, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Coca-Cola have teamed up to launch 2012 collector cups wrapped in unique, New Orleans-inspired holiday designs.

Church's Chicken teams up with Hasbro for sweepstakes

November 27, 2012

Church's Chicken and Hasbro have teamed up for a Family Fun Giveaway during the holiday season. Prize recipients will be randomly selected and awarded before…

Krispy Kreme unveils gingerbread doughnut for holiday lineup

November 27, 2012

Krispy Kreme has launched its limited-time holiday offerings, including a new gingerbread cake doughnut. The traditional cake doughnut is flavored with ginger…

Dunkin' Donuts 'Best Coffee in America' trademark request denied

November 27, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' request to trademark the phrase "Best Coffee in America" has been denied by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. According to Drinks Business…

Taco John's raising funds for injured soldiers

November 27, 2012

Throughout the holiday season, Taco John's is donating a portion of each Nachos Navidad purchase to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which cares for injured soldiers…

KFC introduces cookies as part of new Festive Feast meal

November 27, 2012

KFC is baking up its own chocolate chip cookies now as part of its new Festive Feast eight-piece meal.

Taco Bell adds incentive for gift card purchases

November 27, 2012

Taco Bell is offering an incentive for customers to buy a Taco Bell gift card as part of their holiday gift giving efforts. Those who purchase a $20 gift card…

Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs

November 27, 2012

The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…

Technomic predicts five UK restaurant trends

November 27, 2012

Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…

Red food - Blue food

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Is expressing politics worth risking customers?

Sonic's holiday shake available in December only

November 26, 2012

For a limited time throughout December, Sonic is bringing back its Chocolate Mint Holiday Shake. Sonic pairs its Real Ice Cream with chocolate, mints and…

McDonald's eyes Baltic markets for growth

November 26, 2012

McDonald's is expanding its footprint in the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, according to a story in Bloomberg that was originally reported…

Roy Rogers breaks sales record in return to Maryland market

November 26, 2012

Roy Rogers Restaurants announced its return to La Plata, Md., with a new franchise restaurant in Charles County. According to the company, the new unit was…

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop gives away $35K to shoppers

November 26, 2012

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop employees surprised Black Friday shoppers again this year with $750 in Master Card gift cards, Tassimo gift packs and Tim…

Tim Hortons introduces specialty coffee deal

November 26, 2012

For a limited time, Tim Hortons is offering small specialty coffee for $1. This includes the brand's French vanilla, café mocha and premium espresso lattes.

White Castle offering Slider shipments during holidays

November 26, 2012

White Castle's HouseofCrave.com website has introduced new merchandise in time for the holiday season. With prices starting at $4, items include men's, women's…

Philadelphia Dunkin' Donuts 'roasting hunger' this holiday season

November 26, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts units in Greater Philadelphia are partnering with four regional food banks to help "Roast Hunger" this holiday season.

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