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Restaurant industry outlook remains uncertain
July 30, 2009
The restaurant industry's economic challenges continued to persist in June, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowNRA applauds U.S. House passage of Food Safety Reform
July 30, 2009
National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney made the following statement regarding the July 30 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to…
read nowHot beverages again focus of lawsuits
July 30, 2009
Yet another quick-service brand is being sued by a consumer over burns from hot drinks. The latest lawsuit comes from a woman in Bronx, N.Y., who claims she…
read nowYoshinoya intros BBQ rib and chicken plates
July 30, 2009
Yoshinoya has added a new line of BBQ Short Rib amd Chicken Plates to its menu in the United States. The new menu items will feature options of BBQ beef short…
read nowCold Stone moves into co-branding in Europe
July 29, 2009
Cold Stone Creamery has partnered with Denmark's leading chocolate manufacturer and retailer Sv. Michelsen to open the first two of 13 international co-brand…
read nowSyrus launches Next Generation back-office solution
July 29, 2009
Syrus Restaurant Information Services has recently launched the next gGeneration version of its back-office and above-store reporting solution geared…
read nowResearch reveals foodservice opportunities for produce
July 29, 2009
Nearly three out of four restaurant operators (72 percent) said emphasizing fresh produce in their marketing efforts drives more customers to their restaurant…
read nowWendy's names Kaplan Thaler new creative
July 29, 2009
As part of its comprehensive turnaround effort, Wendy's International Inc. has named The Kaplan Thaler Group as its new lead creative agency. Responsibilities…
read nowMcDonald's, Starbucks each have own niche
July 29, 2009
Despite McDonald's massive advertising efforts for its McCafé specialty coffee launch, the chain doesn't seem to have grabbed too many actual Starbucks…
read nowWebinar to focus on restaurant protection during a foodborne illness incident
July 29, 2009
Fastcasual.com, in partnership with Risk Services Corp., is hosting a webinar Aug. 4 from 2-3 p.m. intended to inform restaurant operators how they can…
read nowPopeyes CIO leaving, passing on Twitter duties
July 29, 2009
Tim Davis, chief information officer for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has revealed in a post on the TAG community forum that he is leaving that position to help…
read nowSubway selects MicroStrategy's reporting solution
July 28, 2009
Subway has selected MicroStrategy Inc., as its provider of enterprise-wide reporting and analytics software for the sandwich chains network of more than 31,00…
read nowBurger King recognized for workplace, supplier diversity
July 28, 2009
Black Enterprise magazine has named Burger King Corp. one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in the publication's 5th Annual Diversity Report. BKC was…
read nowDunkin' Donuts gains ground in SW Fla.
July 28, 2009
The coffee wars are on in Southwest Florida. While Starbucks is closing some of its stores in the region, Dunkin' Donuts is on a growth spurt, particularly…
read nowFormer McDonald's employee denies cell phone photo involvement
July 28, 2009
Late last month, McDonald's Corp. filed a motion for a third-party complaint against a former Fayetteville, Ark., employee. The filing was in response to a…
read nowFungus hits tomato crops in Northeast
July 28, 2009
A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…
read nowSonic supports teachers with Limeades for Learning program
July 27, 2009
Sonic Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit organization that helps public school educators find resources for classroom projects, to…
read nowWhite Castle intros three LTO value meals
July 27, 2009
White Castle is offering three "Craver Saver" meals for cost-conscious consumers now through Aug. 22. The meals, available for $2.99, include a choice of three…
read nowRestaurants use music as crime prevention
July 27, 2009
A Seattle McDonald's is one of several local businesses using outdoor music to discourage loitering, according to a story in The Seattle Times. Restaurants…
read nowSubway, Yum! pledge to help double produce use
July 27, 2009
Subway and Yum! Brands executives were among the foodservice operators who took part in an invitation-only "Executive Think Tank" discussion of senior…
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