McDonald’s Men of McCafe winners introduced

July 13, 2011

An all-star lineup was on hand in New Orleans, La., last week during the Essence Music Festival and for the 2011 McDonald's 365Black Awards.

Pret A Manger joins NYC recycling pilot program

July 5, 2011

Global Green USA is looking for fast casual and quick-service restaurants to participate in a 150-store pilot project in New York City. The project's mission…

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's raise more than $1 million for veterans

June 27, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants raised more than $1 million for military families and veterans during the spring fundraiser…

Culver’s Scholarship Program sets record

June 22, 2011

Culver's VIP Scholarship Program recently awarded 246 scholarships to team members, its largest pool of recipients since the program's inception in 1993.

McDonald’s names All-Stars for 365Black Awards

June 21, 2011

At the 2011 365Black Awards on July 1 in New Orleans, McDonald's will recognize a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who inspire greatness…

Great American Cookies kicks off Yellow Ribbon Campaign

June 21, 2011

Great American Cookies is partnering with the Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc. to present the brand's first summer Yellow Ribbon Campaign. For the campaign, from July …

Culver’s raises $200K for tornado, flood efforts

June 16, 2011

Culver's restaurants' Day of Giving event generated more than $200,000 in donations for victims of spring tornadoes and floods throughout the country.

Panda Restaurant Group helps Japanese earthquake survivors

June 15, 2011

The Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San contributed more than $450,000 to the American Red Cross in support of…

NRA Educational Foundation names executive director

June 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.

McDonald’s Men of McCafe announced

June 14, 2011

McDonald's has announced the winners of its second annual Men of McCafe Casting Call, a national search conducted to identify five service-oriented men who are…

NRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicago’s hungry

June 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…

KFC UK earns Red Tractor certification

June 8, 2011

KFC U.K. has received the Red Tractor certification, which ensures KFC's chicken products have been sourced under stringent safety, environmental and animal…

McDonald’s Europe switches to sustainable fish supply

June 7, 2011

Beginning in October, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish products in 39 countries throughout Europe will be certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council…

Krispy Kreme switching to cage-free eggs

June 6, 2011

Feeling heat from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Krispy Kreme will soon switch its food supply chain to include cage-free eggs.

Commentary: Pizza Hut one of many chains helping with post-disaster efforts

Employee provides firsthand account of team's experience following the Joplin tornado, which included giving away more than 7,800 pizzas.

Tim Hortons agrees on $5.7 million severance for outgoing CEO

June 5, 2011

Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. has reached an agreement with Don Schroeder, former president and CEO who departed the company at the end of May.

Rita’s Italian Ice teams up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

June 1, 2011

Rita's Italian Ice has announced its sixth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to raise funds for pediatric cancer research through…

Panda Express launches tornado assistance campaign

June 1, 2011

Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has launched a fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief following the recent tornados…

Tim Hortons coffee fundraiser sends kids to camp

May 30, 2011

Tim Hortons is hosting its annual Camp Day June 1, when every penny from coffee sales at the chain is donated to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.

Hardee’s franchise owner awarded Founder’s Award

May 26, 2011

Hardee's franchise owner Boddie-Noell Enterprises has received the 2011 Wilber Hardee Founder's Award from Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants.