Inside CKE

HyperActive Technologies: Drive-Thru Solutions

A key to efficient drive-thru service is production management

Grandy’s Reimaging Refreshes Sales

Grandy’s, a regional homestyle quick-service chain, has launched a reimaging campaign to update its 68 stores.

Gold Star Chili Uses Guerilla Tactics in Rebranding Effort

Gold Star Chili initiated a new brand messaging campaign aimed at positioning the brand as an important part of Cincinnati.

FS/TEC 2009 Technology Solutions

FS/TEC Expo 2009, co-located with The NAFEM Show, featured a number of exhibitors promoting technology solutions for operators.

El Pollo Loco Sitting in the Sweet Spot

El Pollo Loco is a fresh Mexican chain that specializes in marinated, flame-grilled, bone-in chicken

El Pollo Loco Goes Head to Head with KFC in Marketing Campaign

Del Taco Tests New Prototype, Reimaging

Del Taco Celebrates Grand Opening with Giant Burrito

For the last few years, Del Taco has celebrated its restaurant grand openings by serving a giant burrito to customers.

Customers Get Creative for Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day

Chick-fil-A offered customers dressed like cows a free combo meal in honor of Cow Appreciation Day, July 10.

Cinnabon: Innovation Strengthens Brand

Church’s Chicken Debuts Modular Unit Prototype

CheckersRallys Grows with Non-Traditional Units, Design Options

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has opened eight non-traditional units in the first half of this year, double its previous number.

Captain D’s Reimaging Effort Comes Together

Captain D’s Alabama Store Receives Reimaging After Fire

The Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen located at 2236 Ross Clark Circle NW in Dothan, Ala., was significantly damaged by fire in January 2009.

Burger King’s New Broilers Add Product Flexibility

Duke Manufacturing developed a new Flexible Batch Broiler for Burger King.

Burger King Opens First U.S. Company Store with 20/20 Redesign

Burger Kings new 20/20 redesign model contemporizes the brand with an overall industrial theme.

Burger King Launches Upscale Store Designs

Burger King Corp. has launched two new store designs to help propel the brand.

Burger King Debuts New Upscale Prototype Store

Burger King Corp. recently unveiled its new prototype store.

Blimpie Debuts Reimaging Program

Blimpie has launched a reimaging program with a new logo and new store design.