El Pollo Loco winning this round of chicken war

The small, high-end QSR chain is waging a successful, all-out assault on KFC's grilled chicken line.

KFC stops honoring Oprah coupon, apologizes with rain checks

May 7, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Following an unprecedented and overwhelming response to a free offer of a Kentucky Grilled Chicken meal, KFC has announced that it can no…

U.S. sales help lift McDonald's April comps

May 7, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp.'s global comparable-store sales rose 6.9 percent in April, marking the 72nd consecutive monthly increase, the company has…

Tim Hortons Inc. Q1 net up 7.5%

May 7, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. has reported same-store sales have increased 3.4 percent in Canada and 3.2 percent in the United States for the first…

Subway, Burger King in Nielsen IAG's top ads for April

May 7, 2009

Advertising Age: Subways' $1 Footlong Sidekicks ad was No. 10 in Nielsen IAG's Top 10 most-liked new ads for the period March 30 - April 26. The ad introduced…

Va. man sues Burger King for not holding toppings

May 7, 2009

The Virginian Pilot: A Portsmouth, Va., man is seeking $100,000 in damages, plus legal fees and court costs, against Burger King for being served a sandwich…

A&W Canada celebrates 700th store opening

May 7, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has opened its 700th restaurant in Penticton, British Columbia, the company has announced.

Commentary: Time to UNthink 'free'?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A marketing expert weighs in on KFC's missteps with its Oprah-endorsed grilled chicken meal coupon.

Wendy's comps, Arby's Roastburger boost Q1 results

May 6, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s comparable-store sales are up 1.0 percent at Wendy's North America and down 8.7 percent for Arby's North America for the…

KFC contest looking for mom-themed tattoos

May 6, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This Mother's Day, KFC will honor those who display their love for their mothers with permanent or temporary mom-themed tattoos in a Mother's…

Boston area Cold Stones to give mothers free ice cream

May 6, 2009

BOSTON — Cold Stone Creamery stores in and around Boston and New Hampshire are showing Mothers that they are appreciated for their commitment to family and…

Yoshinoya opens four So Cal locations

May 6, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif. — Yoshinoya has announced the opening of four new restaurant locations in Southern California. The new locations are in the Los Angeles…

NexCen Brands expands R&D with new facility

May 6, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened a new state-of-the-art research and development facility for its quick-service restaurant businesses, the company has…

Bojangles' honors its top performing stores

May 6, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. recently recognized its top performers at its annual Leadership Conference at the Kanuga Conference Center in…

Burger King walks raise funds for charity

May 6, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King kicked-off its 2009 BKC Global Convention in Las Vegas with a BK Positive Steps fundraising walk for the Have It Your Way Foundation, the…

KFC scrambles to recover from Oprah coupon PR nightmare

A downloadable offer for two-piece grilled chicken meal jams Web site and stores across the country.

NRA Show to reveal latest equipment, technology

May 6, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will feature the most up-to-date and innovative equipment and technology designed to…

Model Tori Praver spices up Arby's Roastburger ads

May 5, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has teamed up with Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Tori Praver in a new TV ad for its Bacon Cheddar Roastburger.   The…

A&W qualifies for SBA Registry to streamline franchisee credit

May 5, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A&W Restaurants Inc., which is celebrating its 90th anniversary by introducing a new state-of-the-art drive-in concept, has been approved…

Reports outline restaurant traffic decline, potential failure

May 5, 2009

CHICAGO & NEW YORK — Rising unemployment, low consumer confidence and severe weather conditions kept consumers from visiting restaurants this past winter…