Restaurant News Bites: McDonald’s, Sonic, Wingstop
McDonald’s is making more changes to its executive senior management staff. Current President Steve Easterbrook is resigning from his position…
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Restaurant fined over $40K for playing music without a license
If you thought going out to eat was expensive, consider the steep price for being caught playing unlicensed music in…
Starbucks chief calls on CEOs to stop political donations, create jobs
Starbucks Corp. Chief Executive Howard Schultz is winning support for his call to withhold political contributions from U.S. lawmakers until…
Pizza Hut CIO shares the secret sauce in the company’s iPhone app
Who would have thought ten years ago that you’d be able to order a pizza over the phone…without talking to…
A Spanish Starbucks for Sandwiches
With Spain mired in its worst financial crisis in almost six decades and concern about a government default swirling, you’d…
Hurricane Grill & Wings Adds Three Members to Executive Staff
Renowned for their 32 flavorful unique sauces and rubs, Hurricane Grill & Wings is proud to welcome three new additions…
Pizza Inn Announces National Sweepstakes Winner and Rewards Winner’s Hometown
“Get your sea legs ready!” That’s what national chain Pizza Inn told Ruston, LA-resident Eugene Pangilinan, when they showed up…
AFC Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2011; Reaffirms Earnings Guidance
AFC Enterprises, Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has reported results for its fiscal second quarter which ended…
Yum! Brands Directs First $1 Million of World Hunger Relief Funds to Help Fight Hunger in The Horn of Africa
Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company and parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced today that it…
Tootie Pie Company July Sales Up 26%
Tootie Pie Company, Inc. has announced that its July 2011 sales were up 26% over July of 2010. This marks…
AFC Enterprises Names Andrew G. Skehan Chief Operating Officer, International
AFC Enterprises, Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, has announced that Andrew G. Skehan has been named Chief…
Chef Art Smith Makes Atlanta Debut with Southern Art and Bourbon Bar
Acclaimed chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Art Smith will open Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, his first restaurant and bar…
Columbia to Welcome New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open a new location in Columbia, South Carolina, headed up by franchisee Donnell Brown. “I visited…
Dunkin’ Brands Appoints Michael Hines to Board of Directors
Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced today the appointment of Michael F. Hines…
Wingstop Introduces Rio Grande Valley to Coca-Cola Freestyle
Coca-Cola Freestyle has taken over Wingstop in the Rio Grande Valley! The Coca-Cola Company’s new proprietary fountain dispensing system with…
Whiskey Cake’s Sean Conner is Dallas’ Most Inspired Bartender
On Monday at the Dallas ultralounge Candleroom, no one could hold a candle to Sean Conner’s mixology skills. As a…
Wingstop Honors Top Franchise Performers at 9th International Convention
Wingstop recently honored its top performing Brand Partners, team members and vendors during the company’s 9th International Convention at the…
Nationally Acclaimed Chefs Open New Upscale “Supper Club” in Orlando
Central Florida’s gourmands and food enthusiasts will rejoice and indulge at The Table, a new upscale “Supper Club” located on…
VooDoo BBQ & Grill Franchise Expands to Austin, Texas
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a Louisiana-based restaurant franchisor, will open five restaurants in the Texas capital city of Austin, continuing…
McDonald’s Announces Senior Management Changes
McDonald’s Corporation Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner today announced that Steve Easterbrook will resign as President of McDonald’s Europe effective…
El Pollo Loco, Inc. Names Dennis Farrow Chief Operating Officer
El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today the appointment of restaurant industry veteran Dennis Farrow to the position of chief operating…
Smashburger Sizzles into Louisville
Smashburger, the fast-casual “better burger” concept restaurant sweeping the nation, is preparing to have Louisvillians’ mouths watering. The restaurant will…