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UK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory
June 10, 2014
The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…
read nowCarvel Ice Cream makes its debut in Boston
June 10, 2014
Carvel has opened in Boston’s South Station, its first location in Beantown. To celebrate the grand opening in the historic train station, Carvel will offer…
read nowHouston Popeyes’ franchisee selects Revention as POS provider
June 10, 2014
Continental Superior Management Group, a Houston-based Popeyes’ franchise group, announced it has chosen both Revention POS and Revention's remote management…
read nowTim Hortons Camp Day nets $11.8M
June 10, 2014
Tim Hortons guests and restaurant owners from across North America helped raise $11.8 million during this year's Camp Day on June 4. All funds raised will go…
read nowRita’s showcases new watermelon flavor for summer kickoff promo
June 10, 2014
Rita's Italian Ice has introduced a new flavor, Watermelon Chip Cream Ice, and also announced it will kick off summer with promotional prices on two of its…
read nowJack in the Box raises $325K for charity partner
June 10, 2014
The Jack in the Box Foundation raised $325,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters, its primary charitable partner since 1998. Monies for the donation were raised…
read nowTyson submits bid to buy Hillshire for $8.55B
June 9, 2014
Tyson Foods Inc. today announced it has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of The Hillshire Brands Company for a price of…
read nowRoy Rogers brings back pulled pork for summer
June 9, 2014
Roy Rogers has brought back its pulled pork sandwich for the summer. According to the company, the pork is dry rubbed and slow roasted for 11 hours in its…
read nowMcDonald’s US sales slip in May, analyst cites breakfast competition
June 9, 2014
McDonald's Corporation reported comp sales for May, with its U.S. performance slipping by 1 percent. In a news release, CEO Don Thompson cited “broad-based…
read nowColorado McDonald’s hooks up with delivery service
June 9, 2014
A McDonald’s restaurant in Fort Collins, Colo., has partnered with OrderUp to offer delivery around town. According to the Coloradoan, customers order a meal…
read nowKrystal plans 10K burger giveaway to showcase new product
June 9, 2014
The Krystal Company is going on tour to celebrate its new Stackers, a bigger version of its signature burgers introduced last month. The chain plans to give…
read nowOutlook for restaurant job growth at a 2-year high
June 9, 2014
Restaurant operators’ outlook for staffing is at a two-year high, according to new information from National Restaurant Association Chief Economist Bruce…
read nowMobile restaurant ordering platform receives $4M funding
June 6, 2014
Siftit, a mobile restaurant ordering platform, announced this week that it has closed a $4 million Series A round of venture capital funding, led by…
read nowJTM Food Group removes ‘yoga mat’ chemical from all bakery products
June 6, 2014
JTM Food Group has responded to growing public concerns regarding the use of ADA, or azodicarbonamide, in bakery products, reformulating its bread items…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café by Chip expands new kiosk concept
June 6, 2014
Shoppers at the Galleria Dallas can now get a double dose of their favorite sweets with today’s opening of its second Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip. A grand…
read nowKFC showcases ‘real cooks’ in new ad
June 6, 2014
To mark the launch of its new family game night bucket, KFC has released a new #HowDoYouKFC ad, featuring two of its cooks – Maurice Wilson of Kissimmee, Fla.…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts adds Spanish Twitter handle, dabbles in delivery
June 6, 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts launched a new Spanish Twitter handle Thursday, @DunkinLatino. The Boston Globe reported its first tweet: “La comunidad hispana es muy…
read nowKFC introduces family game night bucket
June 5, 2014
KFC today introduced its Game Night Bucket, a family meal that includes 12 Extra Crispy Tenders, four dipping sauces, four biscuits, two large side items and…
read nowInclement weather boosts delivery food orders
June 5, 2014
The extreme weather in Q1 2014 yielded good and bad news for the U.S. restaurant industry — total visits dipped, but delivery got a boost.
read nowInnovation Center opens in Colorado for foodservice professionals
June 5, 2014
Food and Drink Resources, a Centennial, Colo.-based consultancy firm, has opened a new Innovation Center for food and drink professionals. The founders of the…
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