Study shows QSR value ads drive traffic

April 19, 2013

Using its 24-hour AdPi Express ad testing service, Phoenix Marketing International has found that ads including some sort of value message are significantly…

Bojangles' raises record amount for Muscular Dystrophy Association

April 19, 2013

Bojangles' has raised a record-breaking total — more than $446,000 — for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during its 12th annual Shamrocks Against Dystrophy…

Jack in the Box proves it likes piña colada

April 19, 2013

To mark the impending arrival of summer, Jack in the Box has introduced a new piña colada smoothie.

Ravens QB Joe Flacco goes to work at Dairy Queen

April 19, 2013

Super Bowl MVP and Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco will help service customers today in Rosedale, Md., from 1 to 2 p.m.

Cheba Hut plans marijuana-themed party for 420

April 19, 2013

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs is planning a 420 celebration in Boulder, Colo., on April 20.

Lipton offers Tea Makeover to boost beverage sales

April 19, 2013

Lipton hopes its new Tea Makeover will make it easier than ever for restaurants — from large chains to small independent brands — to sell and market tea to…

Dunkin' Donuts donates $100K to Boston Marathon fund

April 18, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that it has donated $100,000 to The One Fund Boston to support families of those impacted by Monday's Boston Marathon bombings.

Wendy's expects $19M in annual savings from debt refinancing

April 18, 2013

The Wendy's Company announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Wendy's International Inc., has entered into an agreement to refinance its existing…

Carl's Jr. to grow Russian footprint through subfranchising deal

April 18, 2013

Bright Star LLC, master franchisee and operator of Carl's Jr. restaurants in Russia, has granted the rights to subfranchise the brand throughout the Russian…

Proposed tax break will 'make it easier for restaurant owners to expand'

April 18, 2013

New legislation to promote new construction and retail improvements at restaurants is now on the table. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the Senate…

Rep. Edwards: Minimum wage increase will lead to stronger middle class

April 18, 2013

The Restaurant Opportunities Centers United's newly formed group of business owners to lobby in support of minimum wage increases met Wednesday with…

NetWaiter adds two features to online ordering system

April 18, 2013

NetWaiter, a provider of online and mobile restaurant ordering systems, has introduced two new features to its service.

Celiac foundation, Next Iron Chef contestant plans gluten-free session at NRA Show

April 18, 2013

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) will address the importance of offering gluten-free options in restaurants and tackle the "Top 8 Myths…

Inktel named MonkeyMedia Software's first certified industry partner

April 18, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multiunit restaurant operators, has announced the first recipient of its MMS Catering Institute…

Jack in the Box offers morning pick-me-up with new oatmeal

April 18, 2013

Jack in the Box has introduced blueberry muffin oatmeal at all locations, featuring a dried blueberry blend and a swirl of streusel to emulate the flavor of a…

Restaurants brace for busy Mother's Day

April 18, 2013

Restaurant operators had best show their 'A game' on May 12. A new Technomic poll found that more than half of consumers plan to take their moms out to eat…

Quiznos' LTO features new jalapeno cheddar baguette

April 18, 2013

Quiznos has introduced a new sub — the chicken fajita — for a limited time only. With the launch, Quiznos attempts to translate fajitas from their traditional…

Food ordering service begins accepting Bitcoin payments

April 17, 2013

Foodler, an online food ordering service, has started accepting Bitcoins to pay for delivery and takeout orders. The company claims it is the first service to…

Study: Restaurants the most searched industry on mobile devices

April 17, 2013

Chick-fil-A makes over salads, adds calorie counts to menu boards

April 17, 2013

The chain is hoping the items will appeal to more health-conscious customers.