McDonald’s: Special offers drove April same-store sales growth

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
McDonald’s Corp. said its same-store sales growth in April resulted largely from “premium food events,” or limited-time offers, in the United States and around the world. Global... read more

Aramark names Eric Foss president, CEO

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
Aramark Corp. has named Eric J. Foss president and chief executive, the company said Tuesday. Foss replaces Joseph Neubauer, who served as chief executive for 29 years and will remain with company as... read more

Rita’s Italian Ice signs franchise deal in India

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
Rita’s Italian Ice has awarded a master licensee agreement to a New Delhi-based multiconcept franchisee to open 50 Rita’s units in India over the next several years. South Asian Food... read more

Major pizza brands form American Pizza Community

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
Prompted by widespread dissatisfaction with the federal menu labeling regulations that were passed in 2010 as a part of the sweeping health care reform package, a coalition of major pizza chains have... read more

Best Barbecued Brisket in America?

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
Best Barbecued Brisket in America?
"For barbecue, if you don't go directly to Franklin then you will have failed miserably," advised native Texan, UT Austin football fanatic, and cousin-in-law Danny Hardeman. "Get... read more

DineEquity: Refranchising, upgrades strategy boosted 1Q results

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
IHOP and Applebee’s parent DineEquity Inc. on Tuesday reported a 5.5-percent increase in profit for the first quarter, saying revitalization efforts for both brands are on track, but more work... read more

McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell — Where Were They Born?

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
The first McDonald's
The fast-food industry in this country has a long and storied history. The founders in this field built mega-empires based on the pursuit of the American dream, and in the process spurred a love-hate... read more

Shake Shack's SmokeStack On New York Menus

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
Shake Shack's SmokeShack.
Yesterday, Grub Street's Jenny Miller drooled over Shake Shack's new SmokeShack, a cheeseburger with Niman Ranch applewood-smoked bacon, cherry-pepper relish, and ShackSauce, asking if "... read more