Villa Italian Kitchen launches 'Peace, Joy & Pizza' sweepstakes

November 23, 2015

Villa Restaurant Group's Villa Italian Kitchen restaurants are kicking off the first-ever "Pizza with Purpose" campaign with a "Peace, Joy & Pizza" Sweepstakes.

Krystal offering Sprite Cranberry, collectible Coca-Cola bear donation to Toys for Tots

November 20, 2015

Krystal is offering Sprite Cranberry for the holidays, and a collectible plush Coca-Cola bear donation will be made to Toys for Tots for each special drink…

Tim Hortons celebrates good deeds with #WarmWishes campaign

November 17, 2015

Tim Hortons announced it is recognizing Americans' good deeds with its #WarmWishes holiday campaign.

Taco Bell to serve cage-free eggs in all US restaurants

November 16, 2015

Taco Bell announced that 100 percent of its more than 6,000 U.S. corporate and franchise-owned restaurants will exclusively serve cage-free eggs by Dec. 31…

Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream opens in Jacksonville

November 12, 2015

Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream, a mobile franchise specializing in Hawaiian shaved ice and ice cream, announced it has partnered with Jacksonville, Florida…

Arby's raises more than $3.7M to help end childhood hunger

November 11, 2015

Arby's announced that its restaurants across the country raised more than $3.7 million to end childhood hunger in America, surpassing last year's…

Restaurants to honor veterans, active-duty military on Veterans Day

November 10, 2015

Restaurant chains across the United States will honor the nation's veterans and active-duty military personnel Wednesday (Veterans Day) with a variety of…

4 for 15: 4 speakers, 15 minutes each, limitless knowledge

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three fast casual restaurant operators and other experts share their insights about the industry and how they've found success and value in it.

Building the brand culture: It’s all about empowering employees

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Establishing a 'cult' philosophy in building a robust brand culture isn't a bad thing. In fact, it's one of several valuable and viable approaches.

Wendy's marks 5,000th adoption in Wonderful Kids program

November 3, 2015

Wendy's is celebrating the 5,000th child placed with a forever family in the United States due to its Wendy's Wonderful Kids program.

E-learning collaboration helps restaurants boost business with multicultural guests

November 2, 2015

DiscoverLink and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance are teaming up to deliver online cultural intelligence training via a…

Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins reactivate National Community Cups program

October 30, 2015

The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation announced it is making it easy for guests to show the spirit of giving and help make a difference for…

A&W Restaurants raises $250K for Wounded Warrior Project

October 27, 2015

A&W Restaurants announced it has collected $250,000 in donations for Wounded Warrior Project this year.

McDonald's owner recognized as 'outstanding employer of disabled people'

October 26, 2015

McDonald’s announced Nancy Endres, owner and operator of the McDonald’s restaurant of East Aurora, New York, received statewide recognition for her efforts to…

Friends of the Earth applauds Subway's plan to eliminate antibiotics in meat supply

October 21, 2015

Friends of the Earth is happy Subway will eliminate antibiotics use in its chicken by next year and in all U.S. meat supplies within nine years.

Wienerschnitzel salutes veterans with free chili dogs

October 21, 2015

Wienerschnitzel is showing appreciation to military servicemen and women this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, with a free chili dog and a small Pepsi.

Treatment of service dogs at restaurants and the law

There can be confusion among restaurant operators about how to provide quality and fair service to customers with service dogs.

McDonald's pushes weight-loss documentary to schools

October 15, 2015

McDonald’s is promoting a movie that advises high-school students that if they eat at McDonald’s they will be following a healthy, "balanced" diet.

McDonald's increases donation to college-bound Hispanic students

October 14, 2015

McDonald's USA made a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to add a fifth RMHC/HACER National Scholarship to the existing four $100,000 awards…

Military considers adding healthier food at vending kiosks, restaurants

October 14, 2015

Military officials are currently considering adding healthier foods to vending kiosks and fast food restaurants on military bases. However due to a contract…