Do Coke and Pepsi buy innovation instead of leading it?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Why do large international companies such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola buy innovation instead of leading the innovation? That is a multimillion dollar question!

Quiznos adds nine new menu items

February 16, 2011

In the midst of a major turnaround effort guided by recently appointed CEO Greg MacDonald, Quiznos has added nine new items to its menu.

Brazil Fast Food 2010 sales up 12 percent

February 16, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates almost 800 Yum! Brands units in Brazil, including KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo, announced financial results for the…

Jack in the Box results call set

February 16, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. will report first quarter fiscal 2011 operating results after market close Feb. 23. The company will host a conference call to review the…

McDonald’s franchisee named IFA chairman

February 16, 2011

John “Jack” Earle, managing partner of Earle Enterprises LP and franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, has…

Subway releases 2010 tally: 2,147 new units

February 15, 2011

Subway released its 2010 development numbers, which included the opening of 2,147 new locations in 67 countries, seven Canadian provinces and all 50 U.S.

Pretzelmaker/Great American Cookies franchisee inducted into HOF

February 15, 2011

Lawrence J. “Doc” Cohen, multi-unit owner of Global Franchise Group, has become the first franchisee ever to be inducted into the International Franchisee…

White Castle Foundation donates $2 million in 2010

February 15, 2011

The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, White Castle’s charitable foundation, donated $2 million in 2010 to Central Ohio organizations focused on education, health…

Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee gets financing boost

February 14, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided $5.8 million in financing to First Cup LLC, a Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchisee that operates 17 units throughout Arizona.

Burger King taps head of Europe marketing

February 14, 2011

Burger King has named John Schaufelberger as president of marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Women make restaurant ownership gains

February 13, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women.

Food fight: Iowa restaurant sues Subway over ‘footlong’ use

February 13, 2011

Most of us have had the “5-dollar footlong” jingle in our head at some point, but one Iowa establishment doesn’t think that gives Subway a complete monopoly on…

Polish operator now Spain’s largest KFC franchisee

February 13, 2011

AmRest Holding, a Polish restaurant operator, has acquired a 76.3 percent stake in Restauravia Grupo Empresarial, a Spanish restaurant company controlled by…

Dunkin’ Brands proposes term loan increase

February 13, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced it is proposing to increase its term loan up to $15…

Corn at center of price increases

By Steve Coomes

Excessive exposure results in sunburn, frostbite, violent robbery

Exposure to the elements for any length of time can lead to devastating consequences. Skin unprotected from the sun may result in serious sunburn.  With…

Long John Silver's rebranding effort kicks off

February 10, 2011

Just in time for Lent, the busiest time of the year for seafood consumption, Long John Silver's is imparting a new marketing message revolving around 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…

Restaurant.com reaches 18K milestone

February 10, 2011

Restaurant.com, which connects eateries to diners nationwide, has added its 18,000th restaurant partner. In conjunction with the milestone, diners also have a…

Bojangles' franchisee opens 10th location

February 10, 2011

Jeniel LLC has opened its 10th Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits location in Darlington, S.C.