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Survey reveals restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic
October 28, 2009
U.S. restaurateurs are cautiously optimistic about the future and concerned about inflationary trends in commodity and labor costs for the remainder of 2009…
read nowSonic Drive-In founder Troy Smith Sr. dies
October 27, 2009
Troy N. Smith Sr., co-founder of the root beer stand that later become Sonic, America's Drive-In, died Monday at the age of 87. His daughter, Leslie Baugh…
read nowKFC publicity stunt ends in international incident
October 27, 2009
KFC's latest publicity stunt involving the United Nations is just another example of the outrageous means Yum! Brands chains will take to get attention. Last…
read nowQSR franchisees find credit still available
October 27, 2009
Despite the tight credit market, some quick-service restaurant franchisees are obtaining the commercial lending they need to add more stores. Last month, GE…
read nowCheckers/Rally's implements Mimosa file archiving solution
October 27, 2009
Mimosa Systems, provider of next-generation e-mail, file and SharePoint archiving solutions, has announced that Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has standardized…
read nowKFC launches NFL-themed $5 meal, video game giveaway
October 27, 2009
KFC has introduced a new $5 meal, the $5 Madden NFL Box, now available at U.S. KFC restaurants. The meal includes a choice of one of six KFC favorites, a side…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee pulls out of Iceland
October 26, 2009
Iceland will lose its three McDonald's locations this week due in part to the country's devalued currency, according to a story in The Globe and Mail.
read nowYoshinoya expands Calif. locations
October 26, 2009
Yoshinoya has announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Covina, Calif. The location brings the total number of restaurants to 97 in the United States.
read nowNPD: Foodservice traffic declines for fourth consecutive quarter
October 26, 2009
Summer is historically a peak season for the foodservice industry, but this past summer the industry realized its fourth consecutive quarter of traffic…
read nowNew, broader study finds menu labeling does affect purchases
October 26, 2009
Earlier this month, a New York University study found that menu labeling did not necessarily impact consumers' ordering in poor neighborhoods in New York City.
read nowHME releases drive-thru timer upgrade
October 26, 2009
HME has announced the release of the Dash LCD upgrade to its System 30 Drive-Thru Timer for quick-service restaurants. The upgrade allows customers who already…
read nowEcolab, Tennant partner on launch of new scrubber vac system
October 26, 2009
Ecolab Inc. has announced it has entered into an exclusive relationship with Minneapolis, Minn.-based Tennant Co. to launch the new Scrub-N-Go Floor Scrubber…
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Cousins Subs holding social media contests
October 26, 2009
More quick-service brands are engaging — and attempting to increase — their online fan base with social media contests. The latest events include Dunkin…
read nowStarbucks settles suit with new Dunkin' exec
October 25, 2009
The Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced that the company and Paul Twohig have resolved the lawsuit it filed against him. Earlier this month, Starbucks sued…
read nowKFC holds free-piece grilled giveaway, El Pollo Loco counters with contest
October 25, 2009
KFC is offering customers a free piece of grilled chicken today at participating U.S. stores. Customers are limited to one free piece per person, with the free…
read nowSoldier wins 2 key rulings in suit with Subway over terminated leases
October 25, 2009
A former U.S. Army reservist who sued Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants has won two important parts of his legal…
read nowPretzelmaker intros LTO Pumpkin Spice Pretzel
October 25, 2009
Pretzelmaker has announced that the company is introducing a new pretzel flavor for fall — Pumpkin Spice. Available for a limited time, the specialty pretzel…
read nowBaskin-Robbins rolls out Double Header cone
October 25, 2009
Baskin-Robbins has introduced the new Double Header ice cream cone. The unique cone is designed to hold a swirl of soft serve and a scoop of ice cream in a…
read nowBurger King Japan promos Windows 7 with 7-patty Whopper
October 25, 2009
Microsoft and Burger King Japan have partnered on the launch of Windows 7 with a special, extra-large burger, according to a story by Fox News. From Fox…
read nowNational Restaurant Association fights for tax provision
October 22, 2009
The Depreciation Fairness Coalition, led by the National Restaurant Association, has sent a letter to each member of the U.S. Congress urging an extension of…
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