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Independent delivery service brings QSR food to the people
March 13, 2013
A new food delivery service is bringing McDonald's and Taco Bell orders to residents of Gainesville, Fla.
read nowTim Hortons upgrades its bacon
March 13, 2013
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is now offering new Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon, available on any breakfast or lunch sandwich.
read nowKFC adds gravy to dipping sauce lineup
March 13, 2013
KFC has added its signature gravy to the lineup of dipping sauces for its Original Recipe Bites introduced in the summer.
read nowRita's Italian Ice introduces mobile loyalty app
March 13, 2013
In celebration of its 21st Annual First Day of Spring Free Ice Giveaway, set for March 20, Rita's Italian Ice has unveiled a new mobile loyalty application…
read nowWhite Castle testing composting program
March 12, 2013
White Castle has started a pilot program in its hometown of Columbus, Ohio, that composts all food and paper scraps. According to the Columbus Dispatch, the…
read nowGlobal restaurant traffic down, but spending up
March 12, 2013
The NPD Group reported new global restaurant data for the second half of 2012, which included sluggish traffic contrasted with an increase in average check in…
read nowQSRs add direct customer feedback tool
March 12, 2013
DTT has introduced a new customer feedback tool, SCREAM, that is accessible through DTT's enterprise portal, MyDTT. The new took allows restaurant operators to…
read nowConference to explore health care impacts, menu trends
March 12, 2013
UCLA Extension's 17th Annual Restaurant Industry Conference is scheduled for April 3 on the UCLA Campus at Covel Commons in Los Angeles. The event will explore…
read nowEl Pollo Loco expands Tostada Salad line
March 12, 2013
El Pollo Loco has introduced its Tostada Salad line with the introduction of the new citrus mango tostada salad. Available for a limited time only, the new…
read nowPaytronix adds CRM solution for restaurants
March 12, 2013
Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched a new Data Insights offering that includes a comprehensive CRM solution geared toward the restaurant industry.
read nowSoft economy drives more need for loyalty marketing
March 12, 2013
As the economy continues a slow recovery and brand competition heightens, loyalty marketing has become more important than ever. According to market research…
read nowWisconsin Culver's restaurant earns LEED certification
March 11, 2013
The Culver's restaurant on Linn Street in West Baraboo, Wis., has been certified "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) by the U.S. Green…
read nowLYFE Kitchen plants seeds to grow nationally
March 11, 2013
LYFE Kitchen held a grand opening celebration March 8 for its second unit, located in Culver City, Calif. During the event, CEO Mike Roberts announced the…
read nowBurger King names new PR agency
March 11, 2013
Burger King has named Alison Brod Public Relations as its new PR agency of record for U.S. communications. Alison Brod replaces Coyne PR, which has been the…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee adds 130 net units in 2012
March 11, 2013
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, reported a 3.8 percent increase in revenues during 2012, and a 9.2 percent increase in…
read nowTrend report: Global flavors hit the mainstream
March 11, 2013
Authentic regional foods from around the world are emerging as the norm rather than the exception thanks to changing demographics and a shift in consumer…
read nowQuail Digital extends drive-thru system bandwidth
March 11, 2013
Quail Digital announced it has extended the bandwidth on its Q Pro 5 drive-thru system. The system now operates on the new CATiQ dect 6 standard, which…
read nowMeritage adds Georgia Wendy's to portfolio
March 11, 2013
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. has acquired its 112th Wendy's restaurant. Its newest unit is located in Buford, Ga.
read nowFood industry report shows consumers are moving out of economic crisis
March 8, 2013
Culinary Tides Inc. has released its report "Top 10 Trends Analysis — Shifting Sands 2013." The analysis covers government, technology, health, consumer…
read nowDunkin' Donuts agrees to source sustainable palm oil
March 8, 2013
Dunkin Donuts this week announced that it will begin incorporating 100-percent sustainable palm oil. The announcement was made by New York State Comptroller…
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