Domino’s Sets Record with Over 1 Million Online Orders in One Week
Consumers on Cyber Monday weren’t just buying Christmas gifts online – they were buying a lot of pizza. For the…
Visits to U.S. Restaurants Flat for First Three Quarters of 2011
The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 hopeful after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but…
Restaurants Offer Special Holiday Treats and Menus for the Season
The holiday season brings joy and reunions with family members, but it can also be stressful. Trying to find time…
Five Foodservice Trends Set to Shape Restaurant Menus in 2012
Competition in the foodservice industry is always fierce and restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for your business, money and attention…
IHOP’s Flavored Coffees Brew Holiday Spirit
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is…
Burger King Restaurants to Launch Coca-Cola Freestyle across the U.S.
The Burger King brand has always been known for its customized menu options. And now the same holds true for refreshing…
Starbucks Mobile Transactions Exceed 26 Million Within First Year
Nearly a year ago, Starbucks Coffee Company rolled out the nation’s largest mobile payment program with the goal of offering…
Bennigan’s Launches Mideast Expansion Drive
Marking an aggressive international expansion push, Bennigan’s Franchising Co. has inked a master franchise agreement with the Al Aroud Group…
Restaurants Signing Up for Video Job-Interview Service JobOn
Restaurant managers in the Greater Washington area are embracing the new way to interview job seekers using recorded videos through…
Hooters Names Sam Rothschild as COO
Hooters of America, LLC has named Sam Rothschild as Chief Operating Officer to lead focus on operations excellence, and food…
Restaurant Takeout Options Create Additional Revenue Channel Without Hurting Dining Room Traffic
Takeout options are an increasingly important source of revenue for restaurant operators, with 57 percent of consumers recently surveyed by…
Kona Grill Appoints Marci Rude as Vice President of Development
Kona Grill, Inc., an American grill and sushi bar, has appointed Marci Rude to the position of vice president of…
Round Table Pizza Expands into Vietnam with Twenty Restaurant Development Agreement
Round Table Pizza, an American pizza restaurant icon known for gourmet quality and fresh innovation, announced the signing of an…
The Wendy’s Company Consolidating its World Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio
The Wendy’s Company has announced plans to consolidate its World Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. As a result, the Company will…
Tasti D-Lite Acquires Planet Smoothie Franchise System
Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie, LLC, a…
Wingstop Lines Up $15 Million for Franchisee Lending Program
Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing chain with almost 500 locations in the U.S. and Mexico, has announced a new program…
Large Asian Quick Service Restaurant Concept Coming to the US
Wok Box is expanding into the United States with the signing of its first franchise agreements in Arizona and Oregon.…
Transaction Wireless to Power Buffalo Wild Wings Digital and Plastic Gift Cards
Transaction Wireless, the leading provider of digital gift card solutions, has announced that sports bar and grill, Buffalo Wild Wings,…
Red Mango and Cinemex Launch International Expansion Into Mexico
Red Mango is expanding to Mexico. The Dallas-based chain and one of America’s fastest-growing yogurt and smoothie brands has announced…
Applebee’s Introduces New Sizzling Entrees
In its sixth menu addition in 2011, Applebee’s is firing up great-tasting sizzling meals including two new entrees: Sizzling Double…
New Orleans’ VooDoo BBQ Franchise Leading Fast Casual Surge
While fast food and family dining restaurant sales have plummeted in the recession, fast casual restaurants – the kind VooDoo…
Iron Cactus Introduces “Give Back” Gift Card this Holiday Season
Iron Cactus, an award-winning Tex-Mex restaurant and margarita bar with five locations in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, today announced…
Smashburger Ranked America’s Most Promising Company by Forbes Magazine
Smashburger has been ranked No. 1 on Forbes first annual America’s Most Promising Companies list. The Forbes‘ list of America’s…
BRIO Tuscan Grille Opens Second Connecticut Location
BRIO Tuscan Grille, a BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group concept, has opened its second Connecticut restaurant at the Danbury Fair…