CKE taps Ignify eCommerce to power self-service portal

March 6, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Restaurants, has chosen Ignify eCommerce to power a new online business-to-business portal that…

Chick-fil-A celebrates Heinz’s new ketchup packet

February 28, 2011

Chick-fil-A restaurants will celebrate Free FryDay March 4 by offering a free medium order of Waffle Potato Fries between 2 and 4 p.m. The giveaway promotion…

Pizza Patrón expanding QSP model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain preps for throwback 25th anniversary promotion.  

Canadian Burger King burgers get stuffed

February 23, 2011

Burger King restaurants in Canada have rolled out the Zesty, Hot BK Stuffed Steakhouse Burger.

NRA names 2011 Kitchen Innovation award winners

February 22, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of its 2011 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes groundbreaking kitchen equipment…

Dunkin’ Donuts coffee soon available in K-Cup packs

February 21, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. and Dunkin’ Donuts have announced a promotion, manufacturing and distribution agreement that will make Dunkin’ Donuts…

KFC U.K. drops Finger Lickin’ Good tag

February 20, 2011

KFC U.K. has adopted the “So Good” marketing slogan. This decision comes almost a year  after KFC outlets in the U.S. began using the “So Good” tagline in lieu…

Kiosks order up quick-service

Studies show the quick-service restaurant industry is finally embracing kiosks.

NAFEM show winds down, president's award given

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 11, 2011

The 2010 North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show wrapped up Saturday with the announcement of the 2011 NAFEM President's Award, given to The…

NAFEM kicks off in Orlando

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show kicked off in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 with more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the…

NRA show will embrace innovation

February 10, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have made a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize…

NAFEM Show highlights energy savings

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 10, 2011

Exhibitors on day two of the North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show expressed optimism about the number of attendees at this year’s event…

Smucker’s increasing coffee prices

February 7, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company has announced that it increased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, primarily…

McDonald's has a hot January, navigates price hike rumors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2011

Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corporation rose 5.3 percent in January. These numbers were especially boosted by strong European sales (7 percent).

Whataburger joins the cage-free movement

February 3, 2011

San Antonio-based Whataburger announced that it will switch to cage-free eggs this year. The Humane Society of the United States has applauded the chain’s…

EMN8 earns Red Herring Award

February 3, 2011

EMN8 Inc., a provider of self-service solutions for the restaurant industry, has been named as one of the Red Herring Global 100, an award that honors the most…

Kitchen Brains to manage KFC franchise food production

January 31, 2011

Yum! franchisee Luihn Foods, which operates more than 85 units in the Southeast region including Florida, Virginia and North Carolina, has chosen Kitchen…

Integrated Control Corp. to showcase TempMinder at NAFEM

January 31, 2011

Integrated Control Corporation will debut its CCP Minder at NAFEM's What's Hot! What's Cool! new product gallery at the Orange County Convention Center in…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Echelon develops cloud-based energy-control system

January 30, 2011

Echelon Corporation and Serious Materials are collaborating to develop and deliver the Echelon Building Energy Management solution, a new energy-saving…