Del Taco plans 28 new Southeast locations

September 24, 2014

Del Taco has announced commitments for 28 new locations to open throughout the Southeast. Along with recently-opened restaurants in Columbus and Smyrna…

Captain D's reports 5.6% sales lift following grilled menu launch

September 24, 2014

Captain D's this week reported a 5.6-percent same-store sales increase in Q3, its 12th consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth.

Groupon adds restaurants to Deal Builder platform

September 24, 2014

Groupon has added features to its Deal Builder tool for merchants, expanding the platform to include restaurants and provide control over the appearance and…

Americans spending 40% more on dining out than in 2013

September 24, 2014

As we barrel toward the fourth quarter and the holiday season, a new report from American Express says that Americans feel more financially stable compared to…

Tim Hortons adding 5,000 employees, revises tattoo policy

September 24, 2014

Tim Hortons has launched a new initiative aimed at finding more than 5,000 new employees across its Canadian system. According to a news release, the campaign…

Sonic's Limeades for Learning campaign returns

September 24, 2014

Sonic today announced the return of its annual Limeades for Learning initiative, raising money to support public school teachers through its partnership with…

Popeyes offering new (beer-less) beer can chicken

September 23, 2014

Growing income gap affecting restaurant industry traffic

September 23, 2014

The income gap between the wealthiest and poorest Americans is the widest its been in 100 years, according to the Pew Research Center. Those who identify as…

Restaurant chains falling short on healthy option promises

September 23, 2014

A new white paper from Technomic, titled "Better-for-You Chains: Consumer Ratings of Restaurants' Health Offerings," shows that a majority of consumers are…

NRA to participate in US Food Waste Challenge webinar

September 23, 2014

The webinar, sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture, will offer information on reducing food waste through food donation.

Dunkin' launches children's hunger fundraiser with dark roast rollout

September 23, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts' new Rainforest Alliance Certified Dark Roast Coffee is now available at restaurants nationwide. The blend was first introduced in California…

Doc Popcorn adds pink popcorn for breast cancer fundraising campaign

September 23, 2014

Doc Popcorn has developed a new limited-edition flavor for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Sweet Pink will be topped with a cherry-flavored…

Taco John's adds guest feedback platform

September 23, 2014

Taco John's has added InMoment's cloud-based customer experience optimization platform. The platform will be used for Tell TJ, Taco John's guest satisfaction…

Tim Hortons focuses on new dark roast for coffee promo

September 23, 2014

Tim Hortons is inviting Canadians to celebrate National Coffee Day with a $1 small dark roast offer from now through Sept. 29. The brand introduced its new…

New Carl's Jr., Hardee’s burger piles on the bacon

September 23, 2014

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced the new Mile High Bacon Cheese Thickburger, featuring thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon piled on top of a Black Angus…

Krispy Kreme joins Coffee Day celebrations

September 23, 2014

Krispy Kreme has joined in on the National Coffee Day plans, offering a free 12-oz. cup of house, decaf or dark roast coffee for free on Sept. 29.

Krystal replacing CEO

September 23, 2014

Doug Pendergast, who was named CEO of Krystal in April 2012, has been abruptly replaced by interim CEO Harsha Agadi, reports the Times Free Press.

Lavu iPad POS advances localized solutions for European restaurants

September 23, 2014

Lavu is aiming to strengthen its European reach by adding hardware integrations, support and partnerships.

Square plans to add bitcoin, Apple Pay acceptance

September 23, 2014

Square CEO Jack Dorsey recently said the company's register service will eventually accept all forms of payment, including bitcoin and Apple Pay.

Remodeled Colorado McDonald's includes solar-friendly windows

September 22, 2014

A remodeled McDonald's restaurant has re-opened in Boulder, Colo., with new features such as wooden tables, partition walls, digital menu boards with video and…