IBM, Self-Service World announce free webinar on reaching the ‘new consumer'

June 10, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — IBM, a global provider of business technologies, and Self-Service World, the leading news and information source covering the self-service…

Jack in the Box will restart serving tomatoes

June 9, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants will begin serving tomatoes at most of its restaurants early the week of June 8 following further clarification from…

Hi-tech kitchens cut costs

Three technology solutions to save money, time.

Fresh tomatoes pulled from menus in several states, Canada

June 8, 2008

The outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to raw tomatoes has prompted health departments to issue advisories and restaurants to pull the item from its menu.

Burger King executive exercises options

June 4, 2008

CNN Money: Julio A. Ramirez, the executive vice president of global operations for Burger King Holdings Inc., has exercised options for more than 7,000 shares…

Gary Crompton named ARAMARK president, business dining

June 3, 2008

PHILADELPHIA — Foodservice company ARAMARK has named Gary Crompton president of business dining, reporting to Ira Cohn, president of the business and industry…

PETA ends boycott of Canada's KFC

June 3, 2008

The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.): PETA is ending its boycott of Canada's nearly 750 KFC locations after the country's largest KFC franchisee, Priszm…

New York fast food outlets defy calorie count rule

June 2, 2008

All Headline News.com: Many New York City restaurants are refusing to comply with the May 5 mandate for restaurants to print the calorie count of the meals on…

Yum! Brands appoints Eaton president of KFC, USA

June 2, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Roger Eaton, 47, as president of KFC USA. He replaces Gregg Dedrick, who will leave by…

McD's dollar-menu fixation sparks franchisee revolt

June 2, 2008

Advertising Age.com: McDonald's owner/operators are finding that rising commodity costs, an increase in minimum wage and consumers choosing lower-price items…

FTC approves Wendy's buyout

June 1, 2008

South Florida Business Journal: The Federal Trade Commission has approved Triarc Cos.' planned $2.34 billion acquisition of Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy's…

Study: Americans spend $500M on fast food

May 28, 2008

WSYR: A study released by Chicago-based Research International shows Americans are spending an average of $500 million a year on quick-service restaurants. The…

Burger King appoints John Chidsey chairman, CEO

May 26, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced several changes to its board of directors.   The private equity funds controlled by TPG Capital, Bain Capital…

Dunkin' Donuts franchise association elects new board

May 26, 2008

Blue Mau Mau: The Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchise Owners Inc. (DDIFO) organization, which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchisees…

McDonald's, SeaWorld offer discount to Calif. residents

May 22, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Through June 23, patrons to any San Diego McDonald's restaurant can pick up a coupon to receive a $10 discount and a complimentary second visit to…

Popeyes parent announces earnings call

May 22, 2008

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, will release earnings for the first quarter ended April 20…

McDonald's testing RFID coupons in Japan

May 22, 2008

Wired: McDonald's is testing a new e-coupon system in Japan called the Kasazu, or contactless, coupon. The coupon is a payment application that is downloaded…

Whataburger names three new regional directors

May 21, 2008

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Whataburger Restaurants LP has named Carlos Rodriguez as regional director of operations for the chain's Southwest region, the company…

McDonald's announces quarterly dividend

May 21, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 0.375 cents per share of common stock payable on June 23, 2008, to…

Chick-fil-A intros 'Linner Time'

May 21, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has launched a new ad campaign dubbed "It's Linner Time", designed to motivate customers to visit Chick-fil-A for a mid-afternoon snack.…