MICROS unveils high-durability bumpbars, 10-hour mobile power tray

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 15, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - MICROS has announced two upcoming hardware products at its 2008 Users Conference, held Sept.14-16 in Annapolis, Md.   The new Duraswitch…

Foodservice top target of cardholder, data hackers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 15, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — New research from global payment security consultancy Trustwave analyzes the most common methods and targets of recent card breach incidents…

Multi-concept franchising a growth vehicle

September 14, 2008

Multi-Unit Franchisee: Multiunit, multi-concept franchising is a contributing factor in the continued growth of franchising. One motivator propelling…

KFC Honey BBQ sauce wins at wing festival

September 14, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC's first entry in the National Buffalo Wing Festival resulted in first place honors in the Traditional Barbecue Sauce category. After…

Triarc has work ahead to turn around Wendy's

September 14, 2008

The Columbus Dispatch: If shareholders of Wendy's International do the expected today and sign off on the company's sale, Triarc Cos., Wendy's new owners, will…

Carl's Jr. names ad agency for Texas account

September 14, 2008

Austin Business Journal: Austin, Texas-based Mercury Mambo, a Hispanic marketing and events agency, is now handling all marketing for Carl's Jr. in Texas. …

Dunkin' Donuts centers in Hess stations going well

September 14, 2008

Lebanon Daily News: The co-branding of Hess Express gas stations/convenience stores and Dunkin' Donuts has been successful in South Lebanon Township, Pa. …

McDonald's CEO happy with drink rollouts

September 14, 2008

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's chief executive Jim Skinner said the chain's gambit into specialty coffee, smoothies and bottled drinks is rolling out on schedule…

Triarc, Wendy's shareholders approve merger

September 14, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Triarc Cos. Inc., parent company of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. and Wendy's International Inc., has announced today that their respective…

Rita's Water Ice opens Tennessee location

September 11, 2008

TREVOSE, Pa. — Rita's Water Ice has announced the opening of a Rita's location in the Nashville suburb of Hermitage, Tenn., by franchise partners Michael and…

NexCen Brands releases strategy review

September 11, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced its business update on the review of its strategic alternatives. The company has received multiple bids for its…

Arby's, Wendy's menu merger unlikely

September 11, 2008

Akron Business Journal: The proposed merger of Arby's and Wendy's could create significant behind-the-scenes changes for both companies, but the two restaurant…

McDonald's Australia CEO: Fast food not obesity source

September 11, 2008

Australian Food News: McDonald's Australia CEO Peter Bush has reported to an Australian House of Representatives inquiry that childhood obesity is due to…

McDonald's robber climbs in drive-thru window

September 11, 2008

The Washington Post: A man climbed through a late-night drive-thru window at an Annapolis, Md., McDonald's and robbed the store at gunpoint. He was found soon…

Popeyes parent to present at Best Ideas Conference

September 11, 2008

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has announced that Cheryl Bachelder, chief executive officer, and Mel Hope, chief…

Tim Hortons to present at Back to School Conference

September 11, 2008

OAKVILLE, Ontario — The management of Tim Hortons Inc. will be presenting at the annual Scotia Capital Back to School Conference in Toronto on Sept. 16, 2008…

Krispy Kreme Q2 net loss narrows

September 10, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported its net loss has improved for the second quarter ended Aug. 3, 2008, while same-store sales…

CKE to host Q2 conference call, release period eight comps

September 10, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that the company will release its second quarter results and period eight same-store sales…

Hardee's Saudia Arabia store is 300th for parent CKE

September 10, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the opening of a new Hardee's restaurant in Saudi Arabia, bringing its international unit count to…

Wendy's 'Crazy Lettuce' viral video gets mixed reviews

September 10, 2008

Advertising Age: Wendy's is trying its hand at viral videos with a new spot called "Crazy Lettuce." The concept was spun off the chain's "meatatarian" TV…