May 17, 2010

After years of offering steep discounts, restaurant operators are boosting menu prices ever so slightly in a bid to wean struggling consumers from the deals that have convinced them to part with their hard-earned dollars.In first-quarter earnings...

Brands aim to boost images by promoting physical activity

May 17, 2010

With some pointing fingers at the restaurant industry as a contributor to the rise in the nation’s obesity rates, operators have responded not only with more healthful menu offerings, but also by promoting exercise.In the recent past, many...

Caribou perks up brand

May 17, 2010

For Caribou Coffee, taking the long view in its current rebranding efforts meant embracing its original seize-the-day slogan, “Life is short. Stay awake for it.”The Minneapolis-based coffeehouse chain updated its logo, packaging and signage to...

Taco Bell debuts $2 meal deals

May 16, 2010

Taco Bell aims to shake up quick-service value pricing with the introduction Monday of $2 Meal Deals...

Chili's brings back 3 for $20 offer in three states

May 13, 2010

After ending its “3 for $20” value promotion in January, Chili’s Grill & Bar has resurrected the deal as a limited-time offer for E-mail Club members in three states...

No. 2 – Salad Creations of America LLC

May 12, 2010

This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and Chain Store Guide, profiling the restaurant industry's top 10 growth chains. Go to NRN.com's Special Reports page to read more profiles highlighting the industry's fastest...

Pizza Hut franchisee NPC cites value for jump in sales

May 11, 2010

Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International Inc. warned that the “sales environment remains extremely challenging" even while reporting higher profit and positive same-store sales for the first quarter.The Overland Park, Kan.-based operator of 1,147...

Fastest Growing Chains: No. 5 Freddy's LLC

May 05, 2010

This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and Chain Store Guide, profiling the restaurant industry's top 10 growth chains. Go to NRN.com's Special Reports page to read more profiles highlighting the industry's fastest...

Restaurants using social media to recruit franchisees

May 05, 2010

NEW YORK Since its formation in 2007, multiconcept franchisor Trufoods LLC has sought brands with unrealized potential and looked to restart their growth. Now the holding company for Wall Street Deli, Pudgie’s Famous Chicken, Arthur Treacher’s...

Burger King hires new CMO

May 04, 2010

Burger King Corp on Tuesday. named Natalia Franco executive vice president and global chief marketing officer...