Will your QSR's employees stick around through the recovery?

April 14, 2010

One of the upsides to the lengthy recession is that the quick-service restaurant industry has enjoyed a respite from its notoriously high turnover rates. That…

Burgerville intros spring LTO menu

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April 14, 2010

Pacific-Northwest chain Burgerville has launched its latest seasonal offerings, including the new Crispy Onion & Spinach Turkey Burger. The burger features…

GeoVue enhances site selection & analysis with iSITE 3.0

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April 14, 2010

GeoVue Inc., a leading provider of real estate analytics and software to retail, restaurant, service chains and franchises for market planning and…

Health advocates see progress as soft drink consumption continues decline

April 14, 2010

Americans' consumption of carbonated soft drinks continues to decline, a trend health advocates see as an encouraging step toward fighting obesity and other…

Blue Shoe Mobile Solutions helps operators develop iPhone apps

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April 14, 2010

Blue Shoe Mobile Solutions is the newest addition to the iPhone app technology creation field, and has just been launched by Virginia entrepreneur Eddie…

Targeted suggestive-selling display ups QSR check average

April 13, 2010

Software solutions provider for targeted suggestive selling, Odysii, has announced the results of industry research that indicates increased exposure to…

KFC goes pink to support breast cancer research

April 13, 2010

KFC has turned pink to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, education and research. The national "Buckets for the Cure" campaign includes changing the…

NRA pushes energy-efficient building legislation

April 13, 2010

As hundreds of restaurateurs travel to Washington, D.C., this week for the National Restaurant Association's 2010 Public Affairs Conference, advocating for the…

New foodservice group to deliver menu insights

April 13, 2010

Wixon Inc. has introduced the Wixon Foodservice Group, a new division dedicated to serving the restaurant industry by incorporating food science and technology…

QSR ice cream brands ready for summer

April 13, 2010

Quick-service brands in the ice-cream segment are gearing up for the spring/summer season with a variety of new offerings and product giveaways. Here's a…

Targeted suggestive-selling display ups QSR check average

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April 13, 2010

Software solutions provider for targeted suggestive selling, Odysii, has announced the results of industry research that indicates increased exposure to…

KFC goes pink to support breast cancer research

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April 13, 2010

KFC has turned pink to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, education and research. The national "Buckets for the Cure" campaign includes changing the…

NRA pushes energy-efficient building legislation

by

April 13, 2010

As hundreds of restaurateurs travel to Washington, D.C., this week for the National Restaurant Association's 2010 Public Affairs Conference, advocating for the…

New foodservice group to deliver menu insights

by

April 13, 2010

Wixon Inc. has introduced the Wixon Foodservice Group, a new division dedicated to serving the restaurant industry by incorporating food science and technology…

QSR ice cream brands ready for summer

April 13, 2010

Quick-service brands in the ice-cream segment are gearing up for the spring/summer season with a variety of new offerings and product giveaways. Here's a…

Jack in the Box adds new Grilled Breakfast Sandwich

April 12, 2010

As the breakfast wars heat up, Jack in the Box restaurants is throwing its hat in the ring by extending its grilled sandwich line to include a premium egg…

McDonald's to ramp up social media with new hire

April 12, 2010

After more than a year developing its social-media strategy, McDonald's has hired its first director of social media, Rick Wion, reports Advertising Age. …

NPD: U.S. restaurant industry showing signs of improvement

April 12, 2010

Signals are emerging that the restaurant industry is poised for a turn toward recovery, according to The NPD Group, a market research company that continuously…

American Express, Dunkin' Donuts team up for rewards program

April 12, 2010

American Express has added Dunkin' Donuts to its reward program for its Blue from American Express, Blue Cash from American Express and Blue Sky cards. Each…

Texas Sonic Drive-In settles sexual harassment suit

April 12, 2010

A Sonic Drive-In in Grapevine, Texas, has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for…