McDonald's to take lead in Facebook geolocation marketing

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May 6, 2010

Geolocation is going mainstream as social media giant Facebook prepares to launch location-based status updates. Twitter recently added the technology to its…

Carl's Jr., Wendy's add new chicken offerings

May 6, 2010

While several burger chains are focusing on the promotion of National Hamburger Month, Carl's Jr. and Wendy's have capitalized on existing platforms to push…

Free webinar: Customer experience management

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May 6, 2010

As guest loyalty has eroded during the recession, customer experience management has become an essential tool for restaurant operators. An upcoming free…

Burger King franchisee selects MICROS as preferred POS vendor

May 5, 2010

Quality Dining Inc., one of the nation's largest franchisee restaurant companies, has selected MICROS Systems as its exclusive preferred vendor for…

Boston Teamsters threaten Dunkin' Donuts boycott

May 5, 2010

The Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 is threatening to call a boycott against Dunkin' Donuts because it believes the company's largest distributor is stalling…

Former Starbucks exec looks forward to leading Mrs. Fields' brands

May 5, 2010

Timothy Casey is only on day three of his new job as CEO and president of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies. But he's…

New iPhone app allows restaurateurs to view video surveillance

May 5, 2010

Pinnacle Hospitality Systems has launched a new iPhone application to allow operators to view video surveillance clips of in-store transactions from their…

Cold Stone, other Kahala brands could be impacted by Arizona boycotts

May 5, 2010

Burger King franchisee selects MICROS as preferred POS vendor

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May 5, 2010

Quality Dining Inc., one of the nation's largest franchisee restaurant companies, has selected MICROS Systems as its exclusive preferred vendor for…

Boston Teamsters threaten Dunkin' Donuts boycott

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May 5, 2010

The Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 is threatening to call a boycott against Dunkin' Donuts because it believes the company's largest distributor is stalling…

Former Starbucks exec looks forward to leading Mrs. Fields' brands

May 5, 2010

Timothy Casey is only on day three of his new job as CEO and president of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies. But he's…

New iPhone app allows restaurateurs to view video surveillance

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May 5, 2010

Pinnacle Hospitality Systems has launched a new iPhone application to allow operators to view video surveillance clips of in-store transactions from their…

Cold Stone, other Kahala brands could be impacted by Arizona boycotts

May 5, 2010

Yum! Brands promotes two Yum! China Division execs, Su now CEO

May 4, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. continues its strong focus on growth in China and has promoted Sam Su, 58, chairman and CEO for Yum! Brands China Division to lead those…

Sonic expects new media plan to do more with less

May 4, 2010

Sonic Corp. outlined a number of initiatives the company has lined up for 2010 to boost sagging same-store sales and differentiate the brand as "distinctively…

Study: Diners expect to spend 4% less on average meal

May 4, 2010

Though dining-out frequency in the U.S. restaurant industry is showing signs of stabilization, rising food costs, liquidity issues and a level of consumer…

Dunkin' Donuts launches Birthday Perk program

May 4, 2010

In honor of Dunkin' Donuts' 60th "BirthDDay," the brand has kicked off a new special offer to honor the birthday for each of its fans. Dunkin' Donuts Birthday…

White Castle's burger-scented candle a hit

May 4, 2010

White Castle apparently has a home run with its new burger-scented candle promotion. The fragrance candle, which sells for $10 in White Castle stores and…

Yum! Brands promotes two Yum! China Division execs, Su now CEO

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May 4, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. continues its strong focus on growth in China and has promoted Sam Su, 58, chairman and CEO for Yum! Brands China Division to lead those…

Sonic expects new media plan to do more with less

May 4, 2010

Sonic Corp. outlined a number of initiatives the company has lined up for 2010 to boost sagging same-store sales and differentiate the brand as "distinctively…