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Breadcrumb launches 'better' iPad POS hardware protection for restaurants
January 25, 2013
Breadcrumb, a division of Groupon, has launched a comprehensive overnight emergency parts replacement service and extended warranty plan for restaurants and…
read nowOLO receives $5M in funding thanks to mobile ordering growth
January 25, 2013
OLO, a digital commerce engine for restaurants, announced a $5 million dollar Series B financing from PayPal and existing investors. The New York-based company…
read nowSonic's president announces resignation
January 25, 2013
Sonic Corp. today announced that Scott McLain, the company's president, will resign from the position effective March 31. McLain will continue to serve the…
read nowFirehouse CEO Don Fox to keynote NFSCC
January 25, 2013
Firehouse CEO Don Fox will keynote The National Food Service Security Council Aug. 4-7 in Las Vegas.
read nowAuntie Anne's projects 100 new U.S. stores in 2013
January 25, 2013
Auntie Anne's turns 25 on Feb. 2. To celebrate, the company is reporting milestones reached in 2012, including 202 new stores, of which 117 were in the U.S.
read nowPopeyes sales jump nearly 7 percent in 2012
January 24, 2013
AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, today reported selected unaudited results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year which…
read nowSonic named top performing restaurant stock of 2012
January 24, 2013
ICR, an independent financial communications firm, today announced the 10 picks for the best restaurant stock of 2013 made by a slate of sell-side research…
read nowMcDonald's Canada named Marketer of the Year for transparency campaign
January 24, 2013
McDonald's Canada was recognized as the 2012 Marketer of the Year by Marketing magazine at a gala event held earlier this week.
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McDonald's fish supply now 100-percent sustainable
January 24, 2013
McDonald's USA today announced that it will adopt the Marine Stewardship Council's blue ecolabel on its fish packaging in restaurants nationwide. The practice…
read nowSubway sued over 'footlong' claim
January 24, 2013
A week after a photo went viral showing a Subway footlong actually measuring in at 11 inches, two New Jersey men have sued the company for false advertising.
read nowSonic deploys PeopleAnswers HR solution
January 24, 2013
PeopleAnswers has signed a software licensing agreement with Sonic. As part of the agreement, the 400 company-owned Sonic Drive-Ins will use the PeopleAnswers…
read nowNext Dunkin' Donuts' K-Cup flavor: Caramel
January 24, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts continues to introduce limited-time flavors to its fledgling K-Cup lineup — from mocha to pumpkin. The latest flavor on the list is caramel.
read nowMenu trends: Beef outsells seafood in 2012
January 24, 2013
Food dishes with protein (any type of meat or seafood) grew at a healthier clip in 2012, than food dishes without protein, according to GuestMetrics, which…
read nowRestaurant industry grew by nearly 4,500 units in 2012
January 23, 2013
There were 4,442 more restaurants in the U.S. in fall 2012 than there were in fall 2011, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…
read nowWendy's integrates site selection solution into IT system
January 23, 2013
Wendy's is integrating Esri Business Analyst with the restaurant's corporate IT systems. The web-based business GIS solution will be part of the company's…
read nowSubway offers fans a chance to attend NYC fashion show
January 23, 2013
Australian snowboarder Torah Bright and world champion gymnast Nastia Liukin will walk the runway in The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Show at New…
read nowCheba Hut plants itself near University of Wisconsin's campus
January 23, 2013
Cheba Hut will open its newest location on Jan. 26 at 453 Gillman St. in Madison, Wis. The restaurant will feature locally sourced beverages such as Spotted…
read nowCarl's Jr. commercial banned in New Zealand
January 22, 2013
A Carl's Jr. TV commercial has been banned in New Zealand by the country's Commercial Approvals Bureau (CAB). According to the New Zealand Herald, the decision…
read nowBurger King introduces Philly chicken sandwich with BOGO deal
January 22, 2013
From now through Feb. 17, participating Burger King restaurants will feature the brand's classic original chicken sandwich and its specialty varieties…
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum sets restaurant tour date
January 22, 2013
Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) announced the schedule of its Women Making Their Mark Tour which takes place during the Annual Leadership Development…
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