Wendy's tweaks product development process

June 16, 2009

Business First of Columbus: Wendy's new management team turned to the brand's customers for its latest product development ideas, an area where the company had…

KFC Australia launches grilled chicken, tests lowering sodium

June 16, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald: KFC has launched its grilled alternative and pledged to cut salt levels in its food in Australia. The chain wants to improve the…

Wendy's Father's Day Frosty Weekend to help foster children

June 16, 2009

TORONTO — This Father's Day Weekend (June 20-21), Wendy's is helping consumers treat Dad and help foster children at the same time. During Wendy's third annual…

Solo launches line of clear beverage cups

June 16, 2009

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Solo Cup Co., manufacturer of single-use products used to serve food and beverages, has announced the introduction of Reveal…

White Castle, A&W celebrate longevity

The regional brands are marking anniversaries with special prices and events.

Wendy's/Arby's signs int'l dual-branded franchise agreement

June 15, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. and Saudi Arabia-based Al Jammaz Group have signed an agreement to build 135 dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurants in…

Woman in wheelchair tries to sue White Castle

June 15, 2009

Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul): After being refused service in a White Castle late-night drive-thru because she was not in a licensed motor vehicle, a…

Britain's Got Talent judge promos Burger King's Flame scent

June 15, 2009

Burger King U.K. has aroused consumer suspicion with the launch of its Burger King Flame scent, with Britain's The Daily Mail and PRWeek questioning whether…

Carrolls Restaurant Group investors sell common stock

June 15, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…

Iced coffee hot with women, teen girls

June 15, 2009

USA TODAY: Iced coffee has gotten so popular in the past year that it has passed iced tea in sales as a breakfast drink at restaurants, according to The NPD…

Brazilian prosecutor seeks ban of fast-food toys

June 15, 2009

Reuters: A Brazilian prosecutor has asked for a national ban on toys sold with meals at chains such as McDonald's and Burger King, saying the practice can lead…

Burke Corp. recognized for environmental management system

June 15, 2009

NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp. has received a third-tier Master Achiever Pioneer Star (MAPS) Award from the American Meat Institute (AMI) for implementing and…

Protecting Delivery: Insurance for Restaurants that Deliver

Delivery insurance can be crucial to a restaurant that delivers. The cost of even one accident can quickly mount up. Learn what to consider when choosing the…

Dunkin' Brands marks 15,000th store milestone

June 14, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has officially opened its 15,000th store worldwide in Raleigh, N.C. To…

Del Taco intros customizable Chicken Fajita Burrito

June 14, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has unveiled its new Chicken Fajita Burrito, which includes grilled marinated chicken, fire-roasted fajita onions and peppers…

TCBY offers dads free frozen yogurt on Father's Day

June 14, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — TCBY has announced its second annual Father's Day giveaway. In honor of deserving dads, TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, will be swirling free…

Great American Cookies opens first store in Mexico

June 14, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the opening of the first Great American Cookies franchised store in Mexico. The store opened in Bosco Vallarta…

Church's Chicken to be sold to Friedman Fleischer

June 14, 2009

According to reports from Reuters and Thomson Reuters Private Equity Hub, Cajun Operating Co, franchisor of Church's Chicken, has been sold to private equity…

McDonald's plans aggressive expansion, advertising blitz

June 14, 2009

BusinessWeek: Unlike a number of U.S. operators who are cutting capital expenditures, McDonald's plans to invest $2.1 billion in its restaurants in 2009…

Dunkin' Donuts topped ad buzz in May

June 14, 2009

The coffee ad wars are paying off for the top brands, Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's.   Advertising Age reports that Dunkin' Donuts led McDonald's and Starbucks…