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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…
read nowTim 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…
read nowSonic'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…
read nowGrowing 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…
read nowRestaurant 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…
read nowNRA 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.
read nowDunkin' 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…
read nowDoc 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…
read nowTaco 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…
read nowTim 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…
read nowNew 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…
read nowKrispy 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.
read nowKrystal 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.
read nowLavu 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.
read nowSquare 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.
read nowRemodeled 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…
read nowWhite Castle intros Italian-inspired Sliders
September 22, 2014
White Castle today sent out a promotional email announcing its new Slider Italiano Fest.
read nowMcDonald’s commits to further health and wellness strategies
September 22, 2014
In a letter to World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan, CEOs of food and non-alcoholic beverage companies and members of the International…
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