February 22, 2012

Industry News

CBS Show Features HME Drive-Thru Headset System

On Friday, February 17, CBS’ Undercover Bossfeatured several Checkersand Rally’srestaurants, who have participated in a major roll out of HME Electronics, Inc. (HME) Zoom timer systems...

CiCi's Pizza Launches Patriot Program

CiCi's Pizza announces the launch of the CiCi's Patriot Program to offer veterans a path to business ownership.

Through the CiCi's...

Consumers Trading Restaurant Lunches for Brown Bags

Male Managers Earn $28K More than Women, Study Says

The American Culinary Federation (ACF), the nation’s largest organization of professional chefs, released its "2011 Salary Study" and salary calculator today, the first since 2008.

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IFMA Announces 2012 Silver Plate Award Winners

During the Gold & Silver Plate Awards Selection Jury meeting on February 8 in Chicago, nine operator executives were selected to receive...

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is Moving to Valparaiso

Rajesh and Purabi Chowdhery recently signed a franchise agreement with Dickey's Barbecue and are now looking for the right location in Valparaiso...

Costa Vida Reports 74% Unit Growth in 2011

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill reported today that it achieved 74% unit growth for its fiscal year 2011.

“Costa Vida has experienced dramatic growth despite recent...

Culver’s Showcases Fish Sandwiches in New TV Spot

Culver’s first “Welcome to Delicious” TV spot of the year, “Hand-Battered Perfection,” is now airing and highlights Culver’s premium North Atlantic Cod....

CiCi's Pizza Breaks New Ads

Cici'sPizza debuts its new advertising campaign, titled “There’s More Where That...

Harsha Agadi Named Executive Chairman of Quiznos' Board

Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, announced it has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its Board of Managers....

Noventri Launches Tool to Simplify Digital Menuboard Use

Noventri brings simplicity to the digital menuboard user with a newly announced service, QSR-Net. The service is directed toward quick-service restaurants and is a compilation of the Noventri on-site...

Restaurant Sales Expected to Grow 4.2% in 2012

While the U.S. economic recovery remains fragile, there is much for the restaurant industry to celebrate, according to market research firm Packaged Facts. "The Foodservice Landscape in the U.S.,...

Archway Acquires Marketing Provider Synq Solutions

Archway, a leader in marketing logistics and fulfillment services, announced today that it has...

Diverflow Dispenser Keeps Kitchens Clean

Sealed Air’s Diversey business today launched the Diverflow with Sure Link dilution control system, a wall-mounted...

Jamba Juice Acquires Premium Tea Company, Talbott Teas

Jamba Juice Company announced today the acquisition of Talbott Teas, a Chicago-based boutique, premium tea company, recently profiled on ABC-TV’s “Shark Tank”.

Talbott Teas...