News & Media
Mintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11
January 27, 2011
A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.
read nowStudy reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs
January 27, 2011
In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…
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Want cheese fries? Order your own
January 27, 2011
Canadians can now experience the world of self-service when they visit A&W restaurants in Ontario, Vancouver and Calgary.
read nowNRA offering POS informational kit
January 26, 2011
In an effort to help its members, and others in the foodservice industry, better understand the complex elements of implementing a point-of-sale system, the…
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Wendy's headed to Argentina
January 26, 2011
Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop…
read nowPost spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood
January 26, 2011
Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…
read nowHoustonians set Carl's Jr. international sales mark
January 26, 2011
Carl's Jr. signed an extensive development deal for the Houston market in 2009. The first of these units to open has since proved extremely fruitful for the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts inks two more expansion deals
January 26, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts is on a roll. After turning in a productive 2010 filled with many expansion deals, the coffee/donut chain is showing no signs of slowing in 2011.
read nowBaskin-Robbins taps into customer base for flavor innovation
January 25, 2011
Baskin-Robbins will introduce its new Bunches of Crunches flavor nationwide in June. This is no ordinary "Flavor of the Month" for the brand, however.
read nowCarl's Jr. wraps it up
January 25, 2011
Joining a long list of quick-service chains that now offer a convenient, portable snack wrap for customers on the go, Carl's Jr. has launched its latest menu…
read nowDunkin' Brands, McDonald's enlist in Climate Corps
January 25, 2011
Dunkin' Brands and McDonald's have enrolled in the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program for 2011.
read nowDunkin' Donuts opens in Dubai
January 25, 2011
Dubai's Motor City development is known for its motor-sport theme encompassing residential units, business towers, retail hot spots and a theme park.
read nowCold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly
January 24, 2011
Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.
read nowNRA adds to its board of directors
January 24, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has named Desmond Hague to its board of directors.
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
read nowHardee's franchisee gets financing boost from GE Capital
January 24, 2011
GE Capital Franchise Finance has provided $15.3 million in financing to Paradigm Investment Group LLC, a large Hardee's franchisee. The credit facility…
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U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable
January 24, 2011
The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…
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Taco Bell responds to lawsuit; threatens countersuit
January 24, 2011
Irvine,Calif.-based Taco Bell Corp. has responded to a lawsuit brought forth this week by Alabama law firm Beasley Allen claiming that the company misleads…
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McDonalds reports positive 2010 numbers
January 23, 2011
McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…
read nowThai chains install credit card terminals
January 23, 2011
A long list of restaurants in Thailand have boosted their customer service experience. Posnet, an EFTPOS network service provider, has deployed…
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