NPD Foodservice Summit to address industry trends

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March 29, 2010

The NPD Group, a leading market research company, will be bringing together foodservice executives, analysts, and researchers for a one-day foodservice summit…

McDonald's plans aggressive China expansion

March 29, 2010

As McDonald's celebrated the opening of its Hamburger University training center in Shanghai -- the first such facility in mainland China -- the company also…

Is your QSR ready for national menu labeling?

March 29, 2010

Health insurance mandates as well as higher taxes and fees have received the most attention with the passage of the new health care reform law by Congress last…

Great Steak debuts new sandwich, reimages stores

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March 29, 2010

The Great Steak & Potato Co. has revolutionized its iconic Philly cheesesteaks with the addition of an all-American snack, Mac & Cheese. The Philly Mac…

Subway wraps up fan appreciation campaign

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March 29, 2010

Subway restaurants has announced the results of its online poll in which the company asked fans across the country to vote for their Favorite Footlong sub and…

NRA seeks 2010 Restaurant Neighbor Award nominations

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March 29, 2010

More than nine of 10 restaurants are actively involved in community service activities, and the National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications…

Whataburger promos new cookies with milk giveaway

March 28, 2010

Whataburger is promoting its new cookies by giving customers free milk with any cookie purchased from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 30 and March 31. Customers can…

'Best-in-Class' advertisers targeted Hispanics more in 2009

March 28, 2010

Facing a bleak 2009, the top 500 advertisers allocated 5.4 percent of ad dollars during last year's recession to reach and connect with Hispanic consumers…

Study examines consumers' changing snack habits

March 28, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have been adding snack-size options to the menus in recent years, and a new report shows that consumer demand for the items continues…

Former McDonald's CMO Lamar inducted into Ad Hall of Fame

March 28, 2010

William "Bill" Lamar, former chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA, was honored recently with one of the advertising industry's most prestigious…

Police investigate Mich. Burger King employee after Facebook post

March 28, 2010

A Burger King employee's Facebook post has led to a police investigation of possible food tampering, according to WPBF news. The employee of a Detroit metro…

CKE Restaurants approves QSR Automations kitchen automation solution

March 28, 2010

QSR Automations, a leading provider of in-store, online, and mobile connected technology solutions for hospitality businesses worldwide, has completed a…

Congress approves fixes to health care bill

March 28, 2010

Congress passed the final bit of legislation regarding health care reform late last week, and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Tuesday.

Whataburger promos new cookies with milk giveaway

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March 28, 2010

Whataburger is promoting its new cookies by giving customers free milk with any cookie purchased from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 30 and March 31. Customers can…

'Best-in-Class' advertisers targeted Hispanics more in 2009

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March 28, 2010

Facing a bleak 2009, the top 500 advertisers allocated 5.4 percent of ad dollars during last year's recession to reach and connect with Hispanic consumers…

Study examines consumers' changing snack habits

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March 28, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have been adding snack-size options to the menus in recent years, and a new report shows that consumer demand for the items continues…

Former McDonald's CMO Lamar inducted into Ad Hall of Fame

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March 28, 2010

William "Bill" Lamar, former chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA, was honored recently with one of the advertising industry's most prestigious…

Police investigate Mich. Burger King employee after Facebook post

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March 28, 2010

A Burger King employee's Facebook post has led to a police investigation of possible food tampering, according to WPBF news. The employee of a Detroit metro…

CKE Restaurants approves QSR Automations kitchen automation solution

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March 28, 2010

QSR Automations, a leading provider of in-store, online, and mobile connected technology solutions for hospitality businesses worldwide, has completed a…

Congress approves fixes to health care bill

March 28, 2010

Congress passed the final bit of legislation regarding health care reform late last week, and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Tuesday.