Restaurant Association presents 2016 US Industry Sales Forecast and Trends
The National Restaurant Association projects that restaurants in 2016 will post sales of $782.7 billion and employ 14.4 million people in more than 1 million locations.
February 10, 2016
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Summons Voodoo Fries
Casual dining chain Red Robin Gourmet Burger and Brews introduces taste bud-tingling Voodoo Fries that will leave guests spellbound!
January 27, 2016
US Potato Board launches Spud Nation™ Food Truck Venture
The United States Potato Board (USPB) unveiled its first Spud Nation™ Food Truck at POTATO EXPO 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is an entirely new, proactive and aggressive demand-building approach for potatoes.
December 01, 2015
Potato Expo 2016 features first Food Truck Chef Competition
For the first time, Potato Expo 2016, the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America, will host a food truck chef competition highlighting the broad appeal of potatoes and mobile food trucks.
November 12, 2015
McDonalds is testing Sweet Potato Fries in Texas
Mcdonald's is testing sweet potato fries in a number of its restaurants in Texas
November 11, 2015
McDonald's Turnaround Plan
During the Company's investor meeting today, McDonald's Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook and members of senior management provided an update on the Company's Turnaround Plan
October 19, 2015
McDonald's: Working Together to Address Climate Change
Today, McDonald's Corporation was one of 81 American Companies joining in the “American Business Act on Climate” pledge.
July 23, 2015
McDonalds reports Q2 results
McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Global comparable sales decreased 0.7%, reflecting negative guest traffic in all major segments.
June 10, 2015
McDonalds reports lower global sales for May
McDonald's Corporation has announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.3% in May.
May 11, 2015
Where do my french fries come from?
Lamb Weston now provides restaurant operators in North America with a tool to find out where the potatoes that become their fries originated and then share that information with their customers.
May 10, 2015
McDonald's Announces Initial Steps In Turnaround Plan
McDonald's President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook recently announced the initial steps of the Company's turnaround plan
April 24, 2015
Mcdonald's announces turnaround plan as it reports sales declines
McDonald’s announces to unwrap a plan next month that it says will help turn around sales declines around the world.
Wendy's is cranking up the heat on its signature Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Natural-Cut Fries with the launch of the new Jalapeno Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries.
March 22, 2015
Simplot Innate Potatoes pass voluntary FDA safety review
The first line of J.R. Simplot Co.'s genetically modified potatoes has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as safe for human consumption. The voluntary FDA safety review found that the potatoes are as safe and nutritious as conventional potatoes.
February 10, 2015
McDonalds global comparable sales down 1.8% in January
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8% in January, mainly due to a 12.6% drop in comparable sales in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA).
January 28, 2015
Steve Easterbrook appointed President and CEO Mcdonald's
The Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation today announced that Don Thompson will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors after nearly 25 years of service to the company, effective March 1. The Board has elected Steve Easterbrook to replace Thompson as President and CEO.
December 21, 2014
NPD: Understanding Consumer Dynamics Key to Restaurant Industry Growth in 2015
As the restaurant industry struggles to entice more consumer visits, consumer attitudes and behaviors are shifting.
December 08, 2014
McDonalds Global Comparable Sales For November Down
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 2.2% in November.