LevelUp intros physical and digital gift cards

July 31, 2014

Mobile payments company LevelUp today announced the launch of a gift card feature, according to a press release. Businesses can enroll in the program…

WFF launches campaign to advance women leaders

July 30, 2014

The Women's Foodservice Forum has launched the WFF 100K Strong Commitment Campaign, an industry-wide "call to action” to support the advancement of women…

Cold Stone Creamery enters Kenyan market

July 30, 2014

Cold Stone Creamery plans to make its debut in Kenya through a 10-year master franchise agreement with Om Nom Nom Mauritius Ltd. There are seven stores…

Dunkin' Donuts bites into Shark Week promotions

July 30, 2014

Discovery Channel's Shark Week will return Aug. 10 and will feature a promotional presence from Dunkin' Donuts.

McDonald's, Starbucks cited as Millennials' 'guilty pleasures'

July 30, 2014

A new report from mobile financial services company Level Money examines how Millennial consumers spend their money on "guilty pleasures." According to a news…

Long John Silver's plans another free nationwide fish fry

July 30, 2014

Long John Silver's is hosting another free fish fry to celebrate its 45th anniversary. On Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests will receive on fish filet and…

Cousins Subs photo contest brings in 100-plus entries

July 30, 2014

Cousins Subs has named Gabrielle Lulloff of Oshkosh, Wis., as the grand prize winner of its #GOHOGWILD contest. Lulloff will receive free Cousins Subs for one…

Farmer Boys opens restaurants in California, Las Vegas

July 30, 2014

Farmer Boys announced the opening of two new restaurants recently, in Beaumont, Calif., and Las Vegas.

Del Taco installing benefits software to manage Obamacare requirements

July 29, 2014

Del Taco has selected BenefitFocus' HR InTouch Marketplace cloud-based benefits software solution to support benefits administration and relative requirements…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s facilitate a Paris Hilton comeback

July 29, 2014

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's TV spot for the new Texas BBQ Thickburger pays homage to Paris Hilton's 2005 commercial for the brands, titled "I love Paris." The…

TCBY and Mrs. Fields will debut dual-brand locations in LA

July 29, 2014

Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies, plans to expand to debut its dual-brand layout in Los Angeles.

Webinar will introduce beacon, geo-fencing basics for restaurants

July 29, 2014

Beacons can be powerful tools for reaching customers right outside a restaurant's front door, and getting them through the front door.

Tyson Foods sells poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil

July 29, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. has reached a definitive agreement with JBS SA to sell its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil. According to a news release, the…

Dunkin' Donuts continues Minnesota expansion

July 29, 2014

Popeyes comes up with another tear-apart LTO

July 29, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced a new LTO that guests can tear apart – the Tear'n Tenderloin Chicken is available now through Aug. 25. It features two…

Del Taco launches new franchise development incentive program

July 29, 2014

Del Taco has added a new franchise development incentive programs for 2014, its 50th anniversary year. The company's objective, according to a news release, is…

FreshBerry opens 20th location in Saudi Arabia

July 29, 2014

Tulsa, Okla.-based FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt has opened its 20th store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with franchise partner United Food Company.

Rita's raises $300K in fight against childhood cancer

July 29, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice announced today it raised $300,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood cancer.

Dairy Queen, Chips Ahoy debut Blizzard partnership

July 29, 2014

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Chips Ahoy! cookie, Dairy Queen has launched the new Chips Ahoy! Blizzard Treat. The new offering has been named the August…

San Diego City Council passes minimum wage hike

July 29, 2014

On Monday, the San Diego City Council approved an ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by January 2017, according to a report from…