May 18, 2013

Industry News

McAlister's Grows 5 Percent in Q1 2013

McAlister's Deli, a leading fast-casual restaurant, announced a same-store sales increase of 5 percent during the first quarter of 2013. 

This marks the 11th straight quarter...

Bruster's Gives Fans a Taste of What's to Come

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, ranked No. 10 out of 100 limited-service restaurants nationwide by premier consulting firm WD Partners, has introduced the first of three new spring flavors.

Freshly...

Sublime Doughnuts Open Up Shop for Franchising

Sublime Doughnuts, Atlanta’s award-winning doughnut shop, announced plans to open franchise opportunities for interested investors.

Sublime Doughnuts is owned by Culinary Institute of America...

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Smoke Up the Breakfast Menu

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s present a smokin’ new addition to their lineup of Made from Scratch Biscuits with the Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit.

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Dunkin' Donuts Grows Healthy Menu With Turkey Sausage

Helping guests greet the warm weather with more smart choices, Dunkin’ Donuts announced a permanent addition to its DDSMART menu: the Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich.

A breakfast sandwich...

44 Percent of Operators Report Higher Sales in March

Buoyed by positive sales results and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s ...

Destroyed Freddy's Gets Back on Its Feet in Joplin, MO

Nearly two years after a devastating F5 tornado ravaged Freddy’s, the restaurant is returning to Joplin, Missouri.

The new, freestanding location is about one mile south of the former site. The...

Smashburger Gives Free Burgers to "Burgers" in May

Smashburger announced that, in celebration of National Burger Day on May 28, it will give away a free Classic Smash nationwide to anyone with the last name “Burger,” or variations thereof.

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NRAEF Hands Out Restaurant Neighbor Awards

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) honored its 2013 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream award winners at an April 17 gala during the National Restaurant...

Chick-fil-A Teams Up with HMSHost for ATL Airport Unit

Travelers coming to or passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will be able to “Eat Mor Chikin,” as Chick-fil-A partners with concessionaire HMSHost to celebrate the...

Arby's Channels the Spirit of Hawaii For LTO Sandwich Duo

Arby’s announced a new twist to the classic Roast Beef sandwich. For a limited time only, Arby’s is partnering with the iconic King’s Hawaiian brand to introduce two new sandwiches to its...

Fazoli's Gives One Lucky Mom Food for a Year

May 12 is Mother’s Day, the one time in the year when kids and husbands around the world show their appreciation to the person who holds it all together.

For the third year in a row, Fazoli...

Orange Julius Hits the Small Screen for the First Time

For the first time in its 87-year history, Orange Julius products will be advertised in a national television campaign.

The 30-second spot celebrates the new Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies...

Satisfaction Up Among Foodservice Franchisees

According to the “2013 Guide to Today’s Top Franchises,” published annually by market research firm Franchise Business Review, franchisee satisfaction in foodservice is up over recent...

Jake's Gets Beefier, Cheesier for Nat'l Hamburger Month

Jake's Wayback Burgers, with 70 locations, announces it will participate in National Hamburger Month by offering its bigger, beefier, and cheesier Triple Burger ($7.79, with prices varying per location...

GRA Recognizes Value of TRSA Clean Green Certification

The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) announces that it has incorporated TRSA’s Clean Green certification for textile services operations into its Green Restaurant program, enabling restaurants to...