Operations News
Chick-fil-A launching online ordering
April 23, 2007
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has signed an agreement with Fresno, Calif.-based Delphis Software to implement Delphis' AROS online ordering solution in the chain's…
read nowTriarc set for restaurant growth
April 22, 2007
Houston Chronicle: Financier Nelson Peltz's Triarc Companies Inc. has signaled its intention to become a pure-play restaurant operator. The final switch from…
read nowSubway to sponsor Oregon marathon
April 22, 2007
EUGENE, Ore. - Subway restaurants spokesman Jared Fogle will be in Eugene on April 29 to help kick off the inaugural Subway Eugene Marathon. Fogle, who became…
read nowEl Pollo Loco brings back BBQ black beans
April 22, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco has announced the return of its signature BBQ Black Beans, which can be ordered both as a side dish or as the featured…
read nowFast food restaurants feel FTC heat
April 22, 2007
Advertising Age: The Federal Trade Commission has taken the step of issuing compulsory requests for information from 44 food, beverage and quick-service…
read nowNRA Hotel-Motel Show to highlight foodservice technology
April 19, 2007
According to the National Restaurant Association, 35 percent of full-service restaurant operators say they are using more technology in their dining rooms…
read nowMcDonald's net up 22 percent
April 19, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global same-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 6.3 percent in the first quarter ended March 31, the company announced. March arked the…
read nowTriarc to focus on Arby's
April 19, 2007
BusinessWeek: Triarc Cos. plans to focus on its Arby's business following the sale of its controlling stake in investment manager Deerfield & Co.…
read nowSandella's signs first franchise agreement
April 19, 2007
Redding, Conn. — Sandella's, the 125-plus unit flatbread chain has embarked on an aggressive national expansion plan with Alexandria, Va.-based franchise…
read nowDunkin' Donuts expands Smoothie line
April 19, 2007
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new flavor to its popular smoothie beverage line. The Tropical Fruit Smoothie is a blend of real pineapple…
read nowShanghai street vendors reselling discarded chicken
April 19, 2007
Shanghai Daily: Cleaning workers at some KFC restaurants in Fuzhou City have been picking leftover chicken pieces from trash cans and selling them to street…
read nowMcDonald's earnings due Friday
April 18, 2007
BusinessWeek: Analysts expect McDonald's to report first-quarter earnings of 62 cents per share, according to a poll of analysts by Thomson Financial. The…
read nowMcDonald's debuts American Idol-inspired Happy Meal toys
April 17, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — From April 20 through May 10, young McDonald's customers will receive one of six superstar toys inspired by American Idol with the purchase…
read nowTexas Whataburgers warns of hepatitis A
April 17, 2007
Corpus Christ Caller-Times: The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a warning Tuesday to anyone who ate at the Harlingen, Texas, Whataburger…
read nowKrystal partners with digital-signage solutions provider
April 17, 2007
LEXINGTON, KY — Hammond Communications Group, supplier of turnkey digital signage solutions, has been contracted by The Krystal Company, to provide…
read nowWendy's names CFO
April 16, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has named Jay Fitzsimmons as executive vice president and chief financial officer. At Wendy's, Fitzsimmons will…
read nowMcDonald's franchisees grumbling about costs
April 16, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times: A survey obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times show McDonald's franchisees say the corporation forces them to foot large bills associated with…
read nowLove for Krystal inspires new packaging
April 16, 2007
Local 6 (Kissimmee, Fla.): Fast-food restaurant Krystal unveiled a new hamburger box and drink cup this week featuring a picture of Jay Barr and an image of…
read nowCarl's Jr. recognized for energy efficiency
April 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Restaurant chain Carl's Jr. is one of four companies Southern California Gas Co. will honor for saving money and helping the environment. …
read nowMcDonald's to intro new Southwestern salad
April 15, 2007
Brandweek: McDonald's is introducing a premium Southwestern salad this week that includes cilantro-glazed chicken, grilled or crispy, greens, oven-roasted…
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