McDonald's frappe sales outpace hot coffees

June 13, 2010

McDonald's executives have touted the success of their coffee program and its impact on same-store sales several times this year, including during the…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Long John Silver's debuts frozen lemonade, Happy Hour

June 13, 2010

Long John Silver's has launched a new beverage line, IceFlow Frozen Lemonade. The ice-blended drinks come in two flavors, Classic Lemonade and Strawberry…

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

ParTech Inc. expands EverServ POS line with kiosk

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June 13, 2010

ParTech Inc. has introduced the PAR EverServ Kiosk POS 6000 to provide customers enhanced self-service options that speed customer service. The solution is…

Wendy's pulls kids' meal CD over adult lyrics

June 13, 2010

Wendy's has pulled one of four music CDs it has been offering in its kids meals. The four CDs were marked as safe for children age 3 and up, but the disco…

Jack in the Box, Burger King earn Effie honors

June 13, 2010

Jack in the Box received two Effie Awards at last week's 42nd Annual Effie Gala, including a gold Effie for last year's rebranding campaign centered around the…

McDonald's frappe sales outpace hot coffees

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June 13, 2010

McDonald's executives have touted the success of their coffee program and its impact on same-store sales several times this year, including during the…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Long John Silver's debuts frozen lemonade, Happy Hour

June 13, 2010

Long John Silver's has launched a new beverage line, IceFlow Frozen Lemonade. The ice-blended drinks come in two flavors, Classic Lemonade and Strawberry…

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

McDonald's praised for handling of Shrek glasses recall

June 10, 2010

Analysts say McDonald's has done a good job of handling the recall of its Shrek glasses, Time Magazine reports.   From the story: "The takeaway from all this…

Dunkin' Donuts enlists street artists to create Times Square billboard

June 10, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has enlisted several renowned street artists to create a billboard in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Artists contributing to the…

Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Nathan's Famous reports 7th straight year of revenue growth

June 10, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported another good year, the company's seventh consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations. The…

McDonald's France ad featuring gay teen among top viral videos

June 10, 2010

An ad campaign by McDonald's France featuring a gay teen has garnered more than 2.15 million views as news about the campaign went viral. The video debuted at…

QSR R&D has way to go to be called 'innovative'

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Few true foodservice innovations have hit the QSR industry in years, despite R&D centers changing their titles.

Burger King ribs sell out earlier than expected

June 10, 2010

Earlier this week, Burger King reported that the chain had sold its 10 millionth rib, a limited-time only product with casual dining pricing. Critics doubted…

McDonald's praised for handling of Shrek glasses recall

June 10, 2010

Analysts say McDonald's has done a good job of handling the recall of its Shrek glasses, Time Magazine reports.   From the story: "The takeaway from all this…

Dunkin' Donuts enlists street artists to create Times Square billboard

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June 10, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has enlisted several renowned street artists to create a billboard in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Artists contributing to the…