Family dining poised to prosper with value, broad appeal
Oct 15, 2009
CHICAGO After years of waning sales and diminished foot traffic, family dining is on the brink of a resurgence, thanks to some aggressive marketing, menu reengineering and an increased focus on providing more value to consumers, according to...
Mediterranean restaurant concepts look to expand
Mediterranean restaurant concepts look to expand
Oct 14, 2009
With Mediterranean cuisine heralded as one of the culinary trends to watch, two restaurant operators look to capitalize on the interest in the region’s food with franchising plans. Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Franchising LLC, a five-unit fast...
Fuddruckers to upgrade its beef
Fuddruckers to upgrade its beef
Oct 13, 2009
AUSTIN Texas Fast-casual hamburger chain Fuddruckers said it is upgrading the beef it uses and plans to roll out the new meat to its more than 230 North American units by Nov. 17.Fuddruckers said Tuesday that its new Fudds Prime is made with...
People Report’s 3rd-Q index predicts job growth for QSRs
Oct 12, 2009
Despite the economic downturn, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has maintained a growth pattern throughout the past year, opening about one restaurant per month since May.For the 80-unit quick-service chain that has meant the hiring of about 50 to...
Pizza Inn renews franchisee incentives
Oct 12, 2009
THE COLONY Texas Amid a growing number of franchisee-incentive programs in the pizza segment, Pizza Inn said Monday it was renewing a program that led to 13 new development agreements in the first six months of the year.The 300-unit Pizza Inn said...
Huddle House celebrates its 45th birthday with redesigned logo, social media initiative
Huddle House celebrates its 45th birthday with redesigned logo, social media initiative
Oct 12, 2009
ATLANTA Huddle House, based here, turned 45 years old this year and celebrated by launching a sleek new logo and several social-media profiles. —But the new look isn’t part of some midlife...
Billboards ‘super-size’ McD’s Angus message
Billboards ‘super-size’ McD’s Angus message
Oct 12, 2009
KANSAS CITY MO. McDonald’s operators here asked patrons to submit two-word slogans about the chain’s new Angus Third Pounders, which were then publicized on towering digital billboards. ...
Scandridge: McD aims to grow green practices
Scandridge: McD aims to grow green practices
Oct 12, 2009
McDonald’s Corp. prides itself on the sustainable initiatives it employs at its more than 32,000 fast-food restaurants around the world. Recently, Jill Scandridge, the company’s director of public affairs, discussed some of the Oak Brook, Ill...
Pre-emptive protection keeps guests, operators safe
Pre-emptive protection keeps guests, operators safe
Oct 12, 2009
CHARLOTTE N.C. —The power of prevention was repeatedly lauded during the fourth annual Food Safety Symposium, held recently in this city. In presentations and panel discussions throughout the...
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