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New report explores the ROI of self-service in restaurants
August 30, 2010
NetWorld Alliance, publishers of Fast Casual, QSR Web, Pizza Marketplace and other leading B2B online portals, announced the publication of its new report…
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Restaurant industry recovery stalled in July
August 30, 2010
Like a flight out of a stormy harbor, the restaurant industry performance index hit a string of jarring turbulence: The National Restaurant Association’s…
read nowBurger King recognized for diversity
August 29, 2010
Black Enterprise magazine listed Burger King Corp. as one of its "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in its sixth annual Diversity Report.
read nowSonic re-commits to Limeades for Learning
August 29, 2010
Sonic Drive-In has committed to Limeades for Learning for the second year. The initiative directs more than $500,000 in grants to public school teachers…
read nowRock Hola! McDonald's returns as Latin Grammy Awards sponsor
August 29, 2010
The 11th annual Latin Grammy Awards, which will be broadcast live on Nov. 11, will be officially sponsored by McDonald's for the third consecutive year.
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White Castle debuts barbecue menu
August 29, 2010
Customers in Lafayette, Ind. were the first to experience White Castle's new barbecue concept. The city was chosen from 420 White Castle restaurants in 1…
read nowYum! signs McLane Foodservice Inc.
August 29, 2010
Yum! Brands, parent company of A&W, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants, has signed a distribution deal with McLane Foodservice…
read nowFall's Bounty: Krispy Kreme debuts apple, football items
August 26, 2010
Krispy Kreme welcomes the beginning of fall with the introduction of the caramel apple cobbler and apple spice cake doughnuts, as well as a football doughnut.
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Krystal kicks off fall with game time wings
August 26, 2010
The Krystal Company is gearing up for the fall sports season with the introduction of the Krystal Game Time Wings.
read nowBK ad done in jest, bureau rules
August 26, 2010
A group of 13 people in New Zealand filed a complaint to the Commercial Approvals Bureau (CAB) against Burger King, claiming one of its TV advertisements was…
read nowMcDonald's feels the heat from lawsuit
August 26, 2010
A Chicago-area mother has sued McDonald's, claiming its hot chocolate badly burned her daughter in April 2009.
read nowDunkin' Donuts restaurant earns Silver LEED certification
August 25, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts' first "green" restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla., has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver…
read nowSubway recognizes franchisees and developers
August 25, 2010
The Subway restaurant chain has named seven franchisees as recipients of its 2010 Franchisee of the Year awards, and three members of its development community…
read nowDunkin' Donuts experiences growth spurt
August 25, 2010
Americans seem to really be craving their donuts and coffee this year. So far this year, Dunkin' Donuts has opened 338 new locations worldwide, with 75 of…
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Chicken fight: Popeye's declares win in taste test
August 25, 2010
Popeyes announced Wednesday that its Spicy and Mild Bonafide bone-in fried chicken was voted the favorite in a national taste test against KFC's Original…
read nowBurger King fans show off their moves
August 25, 2010
Burger King Corp.'s Next Best Move, the company's largest tour in its history, has come to an end. Fans crowned Shane Wise, of Warrensburg, Mo., as winner of…
read nowRestaurants get extension for menu labeling compliance
August 24, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given restaurants more time to comply with new healthcare stipulations that require calorie and nutritional…
read nowNPD Group: Population growth to outpace restaurant growth
August 24, 2010
A new report released by market research firm NPD Group predicts that restaurant visits will grow less than 1 percent per year throughout the next decade.
read nowChurch's Chicken renews supply chain platform
August 24, 2010
Church's Chicken has renewed its relationship with ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management platforms and logistics services.
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Hardee's adds to its gravy train
August 24, 2010
Already known for its classic "Biscuit 'N' Gravy" item, and its chicken- or country-fried steak and gravy morning entree, Hardee's has once again jumped on the…
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