Del Taco adds two franchise business consultants

September 23, 2009

Del Taco has announced the company has strengthened its franchise support services with the addition of two new franchise business consultants. Chip Bialzak…

East Coast Growers gives wage increase for tomato pickers

September 22, 2009

East Coast Growers and Packers, one of Florida's largest tomato growers, has confirmed that it has agreed to work with the non-profit group Coalition of…

Yum! launches hunger relief effort

September 22, 2009

Yum! Brands, parent company of the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, A&W and Long John Silver's brands, is launching its annual World Hunger Relief campaign with…

Del Taco puts shredded beef back on the menu

September 21, 2009

Del Taco has brought back shredded beef to its menu with three offerings: the Shredded Beef Combo Burrito, Taco Del Carbon and Shredded Beef Breakfast Burrito.

S.Cal. Taco Bell franchisee adds energy management solution

September 15, 2009

Taco Bell franchisee Cotti Foods Corp. is deploying the Advanced Telemetry EcoView Commercial solution in all of its 50-plus Southern California locations, the…

Captain D's to take part in Great American Dine Out

September 15, 2009

Captain D's will be one of thousands of restaurants participating in this year's Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a week-long national restaurant…

Taco Bueno signs on for Great American Dine Out

September 13, 2009

Taco Bueno has signed on to participate in Share our Strength's Great American Dine Out, the company has announced. This year, the Mexican quick-service…

Taco Bell launches 4th annual indie band search

September 10, 2009

Taco Bell has kicked off the fourth installment of its Feed the Beat music program, which has rewarded 165 up-and-coming indie rock acts with free Fourthmeal…

The Taco Maker moves into Panama

September 10, 2009

The Taco Maker (TTM) has opened its first location in Panama City, Panama. The latest member of the TTM family opened at the Albrook Mall Food Court on…

Western Expo: Top trends in foodservice

Industry professionals at the recent hospitality trade show provide insight into opportunities for restaurant operators.

Taco Bell announces spring fundraiser results

September 2, 2009

Taco Bell raised $1.8 million in a one-day nationwide fundraiser held in April to benefit Taco Bell Foundation for Teens and its key partner and beneficiary…

Taco Bell settles Tenn. sexual harassment suit

September 1, 2009

Taco Bell Corp. has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit involving two teenage female employees at a Memphis Taco Bell. According to the U.S. Equal…

Alaska KFC/Taco Bell helps pave way for more rural locations

August 27, 2009

A multibranded KFC/Taco Bell restaurant's grand opening in Kodiak, Alaska, last year set a Yum! Brands' corporate record, not only for its opening day but for…

Del Taco extends Arizona Cardinals sponsorship

August 24, 2009

Del Taco has extended its partnership with the Arizona Cardinals Football Club for a second year.   For Del Taco, the partnership allows the company to reach…

El Taco Tote launches Coca-Cola's new Fanta Apple fountain option

August 23, 2009

Coca-Cola North America has launched its popular Fanta Apple soft drink as a fountain beverage option. Previously the refreshing, crisp apple-flavored beverage…

Magazine ranks cities by dependence on fast food

August 20, 2009

Known for its Restaurant Report Cards that rate quick-serve restaurants according to their most and least healthiest menu items, Men's Health magazine's…

Taco Bell ramps up food truck tour via Twitter

The social media site allows the chain to solicit suggestions for events and announce upcoming locations.

In-N-Out named favorite in Esquire chef poll

August 16, 2009

Esquire Magazine asked the country's top chefs to rate their favorite fast food restaurants. The winner: In-N-Out Burger. Other mentions include small regional…

ParTech Inc. hires former Yum! exec as account director

August 13, 2009

ParTech Inc., provider of software and hardware solutions, has announced that Tim Vainer has joined the company as managing director in charge of the Yum!

Taco Bell plans breakfast, other product launches

August 12, 2009

Taco Bell plans to extend its share of the quick-service market from 3 percent to 5 percent with a variety of new product launches, according to a story in…