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Food-ordering gets big bite of NACStech
May 9, 2007
C-store tech show grows as industry relies more heavily on self-service to meet customer demand.
read nowMcDonald's gearing up for Shrek promo
May 8, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's is launching a promotion tied with the release of the movie "Shrek The Third", which will include Shrek Happy Meal toys created…
read nowWendy's adds chicken sandwich to value menu
May 8, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has added a Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its Super Value Menu. The sandwich, priced at 99 cents, will be…
read nowDigital Signage Today publishes guide on measurement and analysis
May 8, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today, a daily news and information portal devoted to the burgeoning digital signage industry, announced the publication of…
read nowNew coffee lid changes color with temperature
May 8, 2007
SYDNEY, Australia — Product development company Smart Lid Systems has launched a new color-changing coffee lid, to be manufactured by Hong-Kong-based Thermo…
read nowPeter Boylan promoted to VP of sales for EMN8
May 8, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Peter J. Boylan III has been promoted to vice president of sales for EMN8 Inc., provider of technology-based self-service kiosks for quick-service…
read nowBurger King extends headquarters lease
May 7, 2007
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has signed a long-term extension for the lease on its existing Miami headquarters, the company announced. Burger King began its…
read nowGood Times intros mini burgers
May 7, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced a new hamburger offering designed to appeal to the value-conscious consumer. The new Bambino Burgers…
read nowColdstone partners with Seinfeld's soup man
May 7, 2007
NEW YORK — Soup Kitchen International, creators of the soups of Al Yeganeh, the legendary soup man who inspired the "Soup Episode" on Seinfeld, today announced…
read nowMcDonald's comps up in April
May 7, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 4.8 percent in April, the company announced. Systemwide sales for…
read nowSouth African company buys Wimpy U.K.
May 7, 2007
Franchise International: Famous Brands, a South African based fast food company, has bought 75 percent of Wimpy U.K. for £3 million (U.S. $5.97 million) and…
read nowNRA responds to personal consumption responsibility act
May 7, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association announced May 7 its strong support for "The Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act…
read nowNYC health department fines at record levels
May 6, 2007
New York Post: The New York City Health Department expects to collect a record $27 million in fines this year, up 25 percent from initial projections.
read nowCKE employs geoVue location optimization software solution
May 6, 2007
WOBURN, Mass. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has partnered with location optimization software provider, geoVue, to employ geoVue's software solutions to help CKE…
read nowMcDonald's job leads to successful career
May 6, 2007
Chicago Tribune: Shirley Chang was working as a cardiac nurse in 1984 when she applied for a part-time job at Taiwan's first McDonald's. Now Chang is…
read nowMcDonald's job leads to successful career
May 6, 2007
Chicago Tribune: Shirley Chang was working as a cardiac nurse in 1984 when she applied for a part-time job at Taiwan's first McDonald's. Now Chang is…
read nowPapa Gino's, D'Angelo deploys Cognos restaurant-management solution
May 6, 2007
BURLINGTON, Mass. — New England-based Papa Gino's and D'Angelo restaurant chains have selected Cognos as their enterprise performance management solution. …
read nowJack in the Box launches Blackberry shake
May 6, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have announced the debut of the Blackberry Shake, now available in restaurants nationwide. The Blackberry Shake…
read nowRats! NYC Taco Bell to close permanently
May 3, 2007
Fox 5 News (New York): The KFC/Taco Bell restaurant which drew national attention after rats were videotaped scampering though the dining room has permanently…
read nowCKE announces key executive hires
May 3, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced today several key hires for its Carl's Jr. and Hardees brands. Noah Griggs has been appointed to the…
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