NPD reports restaurant visits are down

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September 13, 2010

A slow recovering economy has continued to hit the restaurant industry hard. According to The NPD Group, U.S. restaurant visits have declined for the eighth…

Burger King Canada expands breakfast menu

Burger King Canada has extended its breakfast menu to include Seattle's Best Coffee, BK Breakfast Bowls and a classic stack of pancakes.

A La Mode: Subway models recycled packaging

September 12, 2010

Going green is certainly in style, and the Subway restaurant chain proved it at the recent "Project Subway" fashion show in Chicago.

Arby's Canada is thinking GJP

September 12, 2010

A Toronto-based company has been named the Canadian agency of record for Arby's. GJP Advertising will assume all creative and media duties for the chain's…

Taco Bueno joins Great American Dine Out

September 12, 2010

For the third consecutive year, Taco Bueno will participate in the Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out event. The chain will sell coupon books for $2…

Taco Bell ready to rock its 60-second commercial

September 9, 2010

The MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12 will feature a specially developed, 60-second commercial promoting Taco Bell's "Super Delicious Ingredient Force."

Bojangles taps Erwin-Penland as AOR

September 9, 2010

Erwin-Peland, a public relations agency headquartered in Greenville, S.C., has been hired as Bojangles' Chicken 'n Biscuits' agency of record.

American Express teams with NRA for market, health intel

September 9, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has announced the launch of an online resource from its partner Healthy Dining, "Restaurant Nutrition: News & Insights…

White Castle testing new concepts

September 9, 2010

The "Slider" has made room on the plate for noodles, sandwiches and barbecue. Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle is currently testing three new concepts…

Evaluating the necessity of self-service technology

Critics put down self-service in the QSR and fast casual segments, but those who have adopted self-service are finding success.

Whataburger to offer free shakes

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September 8, 2010

Whataburger is offering free, 4-ounce samplings of its famous shakes on Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. for dine-in customers. The promotion is a tribute to…

Burger King appoints post-sale CEO

September 8, 2010

Bernardo Hees has been named chief executive officer of Burger King Holdings, Inc. upon the completion of the company's sale to 3G Capital last week.

Carvel serves up appreciation

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September 8, 2010

In celebration of Customer Appreciation Day, Carvel, America's oldest retail ice cream franchise, is encouraging customers to nominate someone special for…

Taco John's hoping to woo franchisees

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September 8, 2010

Taco John’s has launched an aggressive incentive program to draw new franchisees.

Carl's Jr., Samsung partner with blip.tv for new ads

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September 8, 2010

Blip.tv has partnered with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and Carl’s Jr. for two new ad campaigns.

Big-name food trucks hitting the road

September 8, 2010

What began as a modest neighborhood hot dog slinger has snowballed into a full-fledged craze glorified on The Food Network and emulated by big-name chains…

Captain D's joins campaign to end childhood hunger

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September 7, 2010

Captain D's has announced its participation in Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a national restaurant event created to help fight childhood…

The King markets in the U.K.

September 7, 2010

Burger King's marketing giant, The King, has crossed the Atlantic and is now flexing his promotional skills in the United Kingdom.

Burger King investor files suit over sale

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September 7, 2010

A Burger King Holdings, Inc. investor has filed a lawsuit claiming some members of the board of directors of BK were in breach of fiduciary duty stemming from…

Dunkin' Donuts to host franchisee seminar

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September 7, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is eyeing expansion to Washington, D.C. and is hosting a seminar Sept. 14 to discuss franchise opportunities in the area.