May 19, 2013

Industry News

NRA Expert Testifies on Importance of Travel, Tourism

The senior VP of the National Restaurant Association’s research and knowledge group told a House panel that travel and tourism plays a crucial role in restaurant industry growth, including helping the...

CKE Inks Security, Compliance Agreement with ControlScan

The security of customers’ personal information is a serious concern in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, where the ability to accept credit and debit card payments is critical to business...

One Year After Acquisition, Krystal Keeps Growing

As Krystal marks its first year under the ownership of Argonne Capital Group, president and CEO Doug Pendergast is sharing significant milestones and changes that will pave the way for the iconic brand...

Long John Silver's Names Chief Food Innovation Officer

Long John Silver’s, the world’s largest quick service seafood company, has named Marie Zhang as chief food innovation officer.  Zhang will be responsible for menu innovation, new product...

Covina Burger Rolls Out MEDIAPRO's Menu Boards

MEDIAPRO Inc., a leader in digital menu boards and global leader in digital retail signage was selected by Covina Burger to roll out Dynamic Digital Signage Menu Boards for their full-service QSR restaurant...

Unified Brands Welcomes New Director of Engineering

Unified Brands announces the addition of Rick Seiss as director of engineering. Seiss will be responsible for the development of the Groen, Randell, Avtec, A la Cart, Power Soak, and CapKold product lines...

DTT Posts Record-Breaking Q1 Revenues

DTT announces that it has once again been named on the SDM Top 100 list, ranking at number 28. As the leading provider of loss prevention and video surveillance for the restaurant and hospitality sectors,...

Betco Corporation Launches its 'SmartServe for Pizza' Program

Betco Corporation is pleased to announce its "SmartServe For Pizza" Program. The "SmartServe For Pizza" Program addresses the needs of the pizza segment from carry-out to full-service...

Scotsman Recognized as Auntie Anne's Supplier of the Year

Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel chain, has chosen Scotsman Ice Systems as its 2012 Supplier of the Year, for its exemplary customer service and quality ice machines....

Panasonic's Drive-Thru System Gets Certified by CKE

Panasonic announces that the Attune drive-thru communications system is now certified by CKE Restaurants Inc. for use in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s across the nation. Panasonic’s Attune has...

Robeks to Grow in Hometown Los Angeles

Robeks plans to expand its footprint in Los Angeles.

The smoothie franchise was born in L.A. in 1996 and has become a favorite of celebrities, as well as other health-conscious people looking for...

BFS Announces $82M Credit Line for Small Businesses

Business Financial Services Inc. (BFS), a leading specialty finance company since 2002, announced a new $82 million credit facility provided by Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company...

Free Loaves for First 100 in New Boudin SF Location

Dave Wolfgram, CEO of Boudin Bakery, announced that Boudin SF will unveil its newest location in Encinitas on June 6. To welcome the local community, Boudin SF will reward the first 100 customers in line...

Sonic Bolsters Franchise Team with New Hires

Sonic announced the expansion of its franchise development team with two additions to its management team: Bob Franke, senior vice president of franchise sales and international development, and Thomas...

QualServ Corporation Names Morrow President & CEO

The Board of Directors for QualServ Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of E.J. Morrow as president and CEO.

NRA & McCormick for Chefs Pick Winners of Recipe Contest

The National Restaurant Association announced the winners of the Kids Recipe Challenge, a new initiative showcasing restaurants’ culinary ingenuity for creating healthful menu options for children....