Wetzel's Pretzels debuts in Asia

June 29, 2012

California-based Wetzel's Pretzels has announced the opening of the company's first Asia location, at the Ario Kameari Mall in Tokyo. The company's pretzels…

Bojangles' EVP receives corporate counsel award

June 29, 2012

The Charlotte Business Journal has awarded Eric Newman, executive vice president and general counsel for Bojangles' Restaurants Inc., with its inaugural…

Google: I dislike my staff

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The second most likely reason your staff leaves is lack of respect or support from a supervisor.

Health Care Law upheld, restaurant industry players respond

June 28, 2012

The United States Supreme Court today upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with a 5-4 decision.

Whataburger's new menu design includes under-550 calorie offerings

June 28, 2012

Whataburger is unveiling a new look for its menu that will go into effect July 2 at 3 p.m. to make room for new items alongside traditional core favorites. A…

Study: Dallas is the busiest market for QSRs

June 28, 2012

In 2011, 34 percent of the population in Dallas patronized a quick-service restaurant 20 or more times a month, making it the No. 1 market for incidence of…

Former McDonald's employee files lawsuit against franchisee

June 28, 2012

Marquita Thompson, who worked at a Chicago McDonald's unit, has filed a lawsuit against franchisee DKA Enterprises LLC for circumstances surrounding her…

Domino's, McDonald's UK commit 5 percent food waste reduction

June 28, 2012

Domino's Pizza and McDonald's are two of about 70 companies in the United Kingdom that have committed to the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement, and to…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Q1 sales up 2.6 percent

June 27, 2012

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, have announced its first fiscal quarter financial results for the 16 weeks ended May…

Tim Hortons testing WiFi

June 27, 2012

Some Tim Hortons restaurants are currently testing wireless Internet services for its customers.

Jack in the Box president joins Big Brothers/Big Sisters board

June 27, 2012

Leonard "Lenny" Comma, president and chief operating officer of Jack in the Box Inc., has joined the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Yum! Brands' David Novak named CEO of the Year

June 27, 2012

Chief Executive magazine has named David Novak, CEO of Yum! Brands, as its "2012 CEO of the Year," an award nominated and selected by a group of his peers.

KFC Colonel's Scholars introduces employee scholarship

June 27, 2012

KFC has announced an employee scholarship program for 2012. For the first time, the KFC Foundation will award 300 $1,500 scholarships to current employees. The…

Cousins' continues Phoenix expansion with new franchisee

June 27, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has announced that a new store will open in the Greater Phoenix, Ariz., area in 2012, with franchisee Bert Greer. Greer recently…

McDonald's previews technology features at Olympic restaurants

In anticipation of large crowds, the flagship McDonald's includes seating for 1,500, including 70 seats on a second floor balcony with a view of the Olympic…

Report: Online marketing boosts restaurant visits

June 26, 2012

In the first quarter of 2012, 6 percent of restaurant visits (926 million visits) were influenced by online marketing, reports market research company The NPD…

Pollo Tropical signs multiunit agreement in Guatemala

June 26, 2012

Pollo Tropical has entered into an exclusive multi-unit franchise agreement in Guatemala with a newly formed foodservice company, represented by José Garcés…

Customer service improvements lead to 8.5 percent sales gain at Captain D's

June 26, 2012

Captain D's rejuvenation efforts have continued through the second quarter of 2012. The 527-unit chain has reported an 8.5 percent same-store sales increase at…

Canadian court orders Dunkin' Donuts to pay $16.4M in franchisee suit

June 26, 2012

After a legal proceeding that lasted nine years, the Superior Court of Québec's Justice Daniel H. Tingley ordered Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd. to pay plaintiffs…

Meal credits

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Many restaurant owners who offer free meals to their employees are unaware that they are entitled to a minimum wage meal credit for each employee.