NRA Show 2009: Smaller crowd meant better business

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

While attendance was down at this year's NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, exhibitors say lead generation was quality over quantity.

From the floor of the 2009 NRA Show

QSRweb talks with a variety of vendors showcasing their new products at the show, which wrapped up May 19. 

NRA 2009: Five hot new products on the show floor

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 15, 2009

The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicked off today at Chicago's McCormick Place. The show runs May 16-19 and features new…

NRA Show to reveal latest equipment, technology

May 6, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will feature the most up-to-date and innovative equipment and technology designed to…

Malaysia court rules 'Mc' prefix not exclusive to McDonald's

April 29, 2009

The Economic Times: McDonald's has lost a suit in Malaysia, resulting in a local Indian food outlet, McCurry Restaurant, to use "Mc" in its business signage. …

Refrigeration options expand beyond cooling

Manufacturers offer solutions from colder hold temperatures to above-store reporting.

Couple hurt by falling McDonald's sign in Arizona

April 20, 2009

Chicago Tribune: An Illinois couple was severly injured at a McDonald's in Window Rock, Ariz., when the store's golden arches fell and crushed their Chevy…

TableTop media names David T. Miller as partner

April 15, 2009

DALLAS — TableTop Media LLC, creators of Ziosk, the first pay-on-demand and digital promotion device for the restaurant industry, has announced the…

Deep fryer innovations save money, time

New technology developments are designed to help operators cut oil, labor and costs.

Skyline Chili inks QSR Automations, PCMS for kitchen automation

April 7, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Technology solutions provider QSR Automations is working with technology alliance partner and reseller PCMS to provide a complete kitchen…

Burger King menu to get creative

New flexible broilers allow the chain to go beyond Whoppers into casual dining fare.

Neb. woman killed by falling Taco Bell sign

April 5, 2009

North Platte Bulletin (Neb.): A Nebraska woman was killed last week as strong winds blew over a North Platte, Neb., Taco Bell sign. The woman and her husband…

Church's Chicken sweetens franchising deals

The Southern chicken chain introduces a modular building prototype, leasing packages and more in order to speed up store openings by franchisees.

McDonald's McCafe line exceeding expectations

The chain's specialty coffees are hitting the mark with consumers and on track for mid-year rollout completion.

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Captain D's: Achieving relevance

New value messaging, updated menu and emphasis on guest service come together to reinvigorate the brand.

Parts Town again receives supplier award from Culver's

March 10, 2009

LOMBARD, Ill. — For the second consecutive year, Parts Town has received the Circle of Excellence Award from Culver Franchising System Inc., the company has…

KFC employee burned in fall into deep-fryer

March 8, 2009

New Hampshire Union Leader: An employee at a Manchester, N.H., KFC was burned when he slipped and fell into a deep-fryer unit while cleaning an exhaust hood…

NRA 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…

Chicago 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…