Subway

It's a wrap for this McDonald's menu item

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 14, 2016

McDonald’s has removed wraps from U.S. menus. The item is the latest casualty in a trend of menu trimming to bolster service and sales that started in December of 2014.

Workforce

4 positions restaurants might be adding to their payrolls

Nov. 03, 2017

Operators share the new or enhanced restaurant roles that are on their wish lists.

Anchor Packaging Announces Two Appointments

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 31, 2006

Don Brockman was appointed national account manager, foodservice. Prior to his appointment, Don served as national account manager for the Pactiv Corp. for...

Consumer Trends

The Week in Franchising, March 6

Mar. 06, 2012

A roundup of developments affecting franchisees and franchisors.

OpenTable starts rollout of pay-by-phone service

Oct. 15, 2014

The reservation giant is one of several parties aiming to usher digital wallets into widespread use.

Panera, Chipotle get ‘A’ grade for policies on antibiotics in meat; Starbucks earns an ‘F’

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 15, 2015

Four-fifths of the restaurant chains reviewed received failing grades in a report released Tuesday.

Burger King reaches into casual dining for latest deal

By Peter Romeo on May 31, 2016

Its newest bargain features fewer items for a higher price, times two.

Singapore: An island of foodies

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 01, 2008

Singapore, located 90 miles north of the equator on the southernmost tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, is oftentimes perceived as one of the less exotic places in Asia.

Consumer Trends

Health nuts crack when convenience calls

May 21, 2012

Scarborough Research revealed that 74% of health-conscious consumers (defined by adults who belong to a gym and buy local or organic food) caved into temptation and visited a fast food restaurant in the 30 days prior to their survey. And although these respondents went for the quick fix, the results of the survey showed some interesting results.

Subway investigates potential food-safety issues in China

Dec. 30, 2014

New media allege that a supplier to a franchisee doctored labels.

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