Restaurant site selection methodologies are changing and technology is playing a key role in the evolution. “The old way was to go out in the field with a map from AAA with sticky dots,” said Andy Verostek, market planning analyst for...

Along with whatever else they remember about dining out this year, many consumers may recall 2009 as the year colorful, kinetic and ear-grabbing multimedia programming replaced innocuous background music in their favorite foodservice establishment...

ANN ARBOR Mich. If two chains’ combative marketing campaigns are a sign of things to come this year, restaurant industry segment leaders may be in for more than a little friendly competition. Last night Domino’s Pizza debuted during Fox’s ...

JANUARYHOWARD SCHULTZ replaced JIM DONALD as president and chief executive of Seattle-based Starbucks Corp.NEAL YANOFSKY resigned as president of Richmond Heights, Mo.-based Panera Bread Co.MIKE SHUMSKY was named...

NASHVILLE Tenn. Sagittarius Brands, parent of the Del Taco and Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen chains, said Tuesday it has named Jim Lyons chief development officer. Lyons replaces C. Ronald Petty, who resigned in June as president of...

LAKE FOREST Calif. Shirlene Lopez said she would step down as president and chief operating officer of Del Taco by Nov. 17, which is her 30th anniversary with the quick-service chain. Nick Shepherd, chairman and chief executive of Del Taco...

As Americans become more obsessed with convenience and saving time, many use drive-thrus more regularly and expect their orders to be filled quickly, accurately and with a smile. For their part, operators are stepping up efforts to exceed carborne...

NEW YORK —Debt is just a four-letter word for some restaurant companies. This month more revelations of arduous negotiations with lenders and possible loan defaults came to light as...