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Orkin University Online offers free training resources
February 19, 2009
ATLANTA — To better equip business owners and operators in the fight against pests, Orkin Commercial Services offers free training materials via an online…
read nowNRA announces 2009 Kitchen Innovations Award recipients
February 19, 2009
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of its prestigious Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards for 2009. All the KI products…
read nowBurger King protested by service employees union
February 19, 2009
Service Employees International Union members and other groups staged peaceful protests at Burger King restaurants in several cities across the country to…
read nowVa. passes smoking ban in most restaurants
February 19, 2009
The Washington Post: The Virginia General Assembly has voted to approve a measure that prohibits smoking in most of the state's bars and restaurants, and the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts employee slashes customer's tires
February 19, 2009
MetroWest Daily News: An employee at a Natick, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts has been arrested for allegedly slashing a customer's tires. The customer tired of waiting…
read nowAsk the Experts: What is the benefit of employee screening?
February 19, 2009
Finding the right employees for a brand is still a challenge, even as more people are applying for job openings. Kacy Oden, director of membership for People…
read nowPretzelmaker to absorb Pretzel Time
February 18, 2009
ATLANTA — NexCen Franchise Management Inc. will combine its two mall-based pretzel concepts, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, beginning in April, the company has…
read nowPhilly Ronald McDonald House Charities awards scholarships
February 18, 2009
PHILADELPHIA — Ronald McDonald House Charities and the McDonald's owner/operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region have announced that they will recognize…
read nowKrispy Kreme: Future is bright
February 18, 2009
Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report blogger Rick Newman forecast 15 companies that might not survive 2009, naming Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.
read nowPremium rollouts target casual dining
February 18, 2009
CNN Money: Burger King, Jack in the Box and other quick-service restaurant chains are trying to lure customers away from casual-dining restaurants with premium…
read nowDel Taco names new R&D, food safety directors
February 18, 2009
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced that Ed Wilroy has joined the company as senior director of research and development, and Stacy Marler has been…
read nowCulver's confident of brand growth
February 18, 2009
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Bucking the trend of a down economy, Culver's Restaurants is committed to growth, leading to increased sales, new restaurant openings…
read nowChicago Subways add RTC's Bevtrac beverage management system
February 18, 2009
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Subway restaurants in suburban Chicago have selected RTC's BevTrac beverage management system to increase operational efficiency by…
read nowNew Web site focuses search on top menu items
February 17, 2009
BOSTON -- An innovative technological twist is adding some new flavor to the online restaurant search engine market. FoodieBytes.com is a uniquely-niched…
read nowHigher costs lead to Jack in the Box Q1 earnings drop
February 17, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Despite a slight rise in same-store sales at company-owned restaurants, Jack in the Box Inc. saw its net income fall about 23 percent for the first…
read nowCourt upholds NYC menu labeling law
February 17, 2009
The U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld the New York City Board of Health's menu labeling law, rejecting the New York Restaurant Association's challenge to the…
read nowCarl's Jr. debuts LTO snack burrito
February 17, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a limited-time-only snack item, Green Burrito Crisp Burritos, the company has announced. Each burrito…
read nowCaptain D's promos e-mail club with $500 gas card giveaway
February 17, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood is giving away 10 $500 gas cards to its D's Club members on April 1. Those who sign up for the e-mail club by April …
read nowPopeyes parent files complaint, arbitration demand against supplier
February 17, 2009
ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and a Demand for Arbitration…
read nowMarble Slab, MaggieMoo's to move into Singapore
February 16, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has signed a master franchise agreement with Thirtythree Private Ltd. of Singapore for the expansion of its Marble Slab Creamery…
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