Real-time analytics boost supply chain quality

Shifts in demand to healthier, fresher ingredients has created havoc for traditional supply chain management.

Restaurant operators bullish about sales growth

December 2, 2013

Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Restaurant employee strikes expected in 100 cities this week

December 2, 2013

A year after Fast Food Forward held its first employee strike, workers in 100 cities are planning to walk off their jobs Dec. 5. The initial strike took place…

Jack in the Box Franchise Assoc. recognizes outgoing CEO with Lifetime Achievement

December 2, 2013

The Jack in the Box National Franchise Association has recognized chairman and CEO Linda A. Lang with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at its…

Burger King solidifies 'aggressive' franchise agreement in France

November 27, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Groupe Olivier Bertrand, a multi-brand restaurant group with approximately…

McDonald's opens two-story 'innovation' restaurant in Toronto

November 26, 2013

McDonald's Canada is opening the doors of a new two-story, 9,000-square-foot restaurant in Downtown Toronto. The company's largest restaurant in Ontario is…

McDonald's franchisee in Germany tests delivery

November 26, 2013

A McDonald's franchisee in Germany tested delivery service for one day last week during an event called Crazy Saturday. According to The Local, Christian…

NY Wendy's accepting payments through E-ZPass tags

November 26, 2013

Five State Island, N.Y., Wendy's restaurants are using a new service called iDriveThru, which allows customers to use their E-ZPass tags to pay for meals at…

Wendy's unloads 23 more restaurants to franchise system

November 26, 2013

The Wendy's Company has sold 23 more restaurants to its franchisee system. The most recent sale is to Group W Partners LLC, led by veteran Wendy's franchisees…

Henny Penny appoints new CFO

November 25, 2013

Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation announced the promotion of Carolyn Wall to the position of chief financial officer.

Yum! Brands declares quarterly dividend

November 25, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $750 million in additional shares of common stock and declared a dividend…

Senators introduce bill for more flexible menu labeling regulations

November 25, 2013

The American Pizza Community has announced its support for bipartisan Senate legislation introduced last week by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Angus King…

Pennsylvania joins NRA Education Foundation ProStart program

November 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that Pennsylvania has joined ProStart, a two-year program that provides high school…

People Report announces plans for workforce diversity study

November 22, 2013

People Report, providers of service-sector human capital and workforce analytics, has partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance to…

Wendy's names new chief operating officer

November 22, 2013

Wendy's has announced that John Peters, senior vice president of North America Operations, has formed a partnership with franchisee Rick Holland, and together…

Tim Hortons' employees compete for speed, accuracy, friendliness

November 22, 2013

Tim Hortons hones its employees' speed, order accuracy and friendliness skills through its annual Tim Cup challenge. During the recently held competition…

NRA Military Foundation names food service specialist of the year

November 21, 2013

Marine Corporal Daniel Russo will be recognized as the 2013 Food Service Specialist of the Year by the Major General Hill Awards Program taking place Thursday…

Yum! Brands combines international, U.S. divisions to focus on growth

November 21, 2013

Yum! Brands announced it is reorganizing its business to drive brand and geographic focus. Effective Jan. 1, the company will combine its Yum! Restaurants…

Subway launches second business simulation game

November 21, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain and Young & Successful Media, owners of the YSN network, have launched the second Subway Global Challenge, a business…

Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon parent company names supply chain officer

November 21, 2013

Focus Brands Inc., parent company of Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's and McAlister's Deli, has named Barry Moullet as its…