High unemployment continues impact on El Pollo Loco

May 16, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported its systemwide same-store sales were down 6.7 percent for the first quarter ended…

U.S. Foodservice launches website devoted to menu development

May 16, 2010

U.S. Foodservice is helping its restaurant customers combine fresh seasonal produce with the latest trends in healthy eating through its websites…

Sonic upgrades soft serve to 'Real Ice Cream'

May 16, 2010

Sonic has launched its new Real Ice Cream, part of the company's turnaround effort focusing on the differentiation of its quality products. The new soft serve…

NRA Show 2010: Sessions extensively cover social media, marketing

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 16, 2010

Restaurant operators will want to start off this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show by marking their calendars to attend at…

NexCen Brands Q1 revenue down 16%

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May 16, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc., which last week announced an agreement with affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners to sell its franchise business, has reported…

NRA Show 2010: NRA, FCSI to offer free design consultations

by Fast Casual

May 16, 2010

Attendees at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have exclusive opportunities to receive one-on-one design and…

NRA applauds Senate interchange reform amendment

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May 16, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement praising the U.S. Senate's passage of an amendment sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) that will…

Tim Hortons working on international growth plans

May 16, 2010

Tim Hortons is developing an international expansion plan to complement its aggressive North American growth plans announced in March. Tim Hortons president…

High unemployment continues impact on El Pollo Loco

by

May 16, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported its systemwide same-store sales were down 6.7 percent for the first quarter ended…

U.S. Foodservice launches website devoted to menu development

by

May 16, 2010

U.S. Foodservice is helping its restaurant customers combine fresh seasonal produce with the latest trends in healthy eating through its websites…

Sonic upgrades soft serve to 'Real Ice Cream'

May 16, 2010

Sonic has launched its new Real Ice Cream, part of the company's turnaround effort focusing on the differentiation of its quality products. The new soft serve…

Arby's national value menu lifts transactions, sales results

May 13, 2010

Arby's is beginning to see improvements in its number of transactions and improved margins as it implements its turnaround plan, said Roland Smith…

Bundle meals provide some lift for Jack in the Box

May 13, 2010

Jack in the Box customer traffic and same-store stores continue to be negatively impacted by high unemployment in its key markets, although there was some…

Tim Hortons continues strong results in Q1

May 13, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has reported its robust same-store sales growth contributed to strong consolidated earnings performance for the first quarter ended April 4. …

Tasti D-Lite ready for rapid expansion with new hires

May 13, 2010

Frozen dessert chain Tasti D-Lite has recently brought on four top industry professionals with varied backgrounds to build and strengthen its core leadership…

Taco Bell hopes to disrupt marketplace with $2 meal deals

May 13, 2010

Taco Bell is known for its value meal, offering a variety of items between 79 cents and 99 cents. With the quick-service industry still challenged by high…

Arby's national value menu lifts transactions, sales results

May 13, 2010

Arby's is beginning to see improvements in its number of transactions and improved margins as it implements its turnaround plan, said Roland Smith…

Bundle meals provide some lift for Jack in the Box

May 13, 2010

Jack in the Box customer traffic and same-store stores continue to be negatively impacted by high unemployment in its key markets, although there was some…

Tim Hortons continues strong results in Q1

by

May 13, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has reported its robust same-store sales growth contributed to strong consolidated earnings performance for the first quarter ended April 4. …

Tasti D-Lite ready for rapid expansion with new hires

by

May 13, 2010

Frozen dessert chain Tasti D-Lite has recently brought on four top industry professionals with varied backgrounds to build and strengthen its core leadership…