Oprah gives boost to KFC grilled chicken giveaway

May 5, 2009

KFC continues to find ways to give away its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken. Following its successful UNFry Day giveaway on April 27, in which the chain gave out…

In-N-Out Burger named Food Network top choice for Calif.

May 5, 2009

Food Network: Food Network Magazine has compiled a listing of the burger that absolutely must be tried from every state. The Double-Double at Western brand…

N.Y. Dunkin' Donuts cut latte prices

May 5, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all participating shops in the New York Tri-State area will roll back prices for its entire line of latte…

Subway adds nearly 500 stores in Q1 2009

May 5, 2009

MILFORD, Conn. — During the first quarter of this year (January 1 to March 31), the Subway restaurant chain opened 484 new locations spanning 42 countries, 3…

A&W to hold 90th birthday bash

May 4, 2009

LODI, Calif. — A&W Restaurants will mark the milestone of its 90th anniversary as America's Original Drive-In Restaurant with a celebration for 5,00…

El Pollo Loco steps up chicken war with KFC

May 4, 2009

COSTA MESA, Calif. — More than a week ago, El Pollo Loco challenged KFC to the Taste the Fire taste test following the chain's debut of its Kentucky Grilled…

Arby's promos new FruiTeas with giveaway

May 4, 2009

Arby's is promoting its new fruit flavored iced teas May 6 with a free giveaway. Arby's Extras e-mail club members have received advanced notice of…

White Castle holds contest for National Hamburger Month

May 4, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In celebration of National Hamburger Month, White Castle is inviting customers to submit their ultimate Crave story in the ninth annual…

Wendy's franchise goes digital with WAND Corp. solution

May 4, 2009

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — WAND Corp. has announced the installation of a fully digital restaurant solution at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. The…

Has Krispy Kreme turned the corner?

With debt down and same-store sales finally up, maybe the company isn't doomed after all.

McDonald's USA officially launches McCafé

May 4, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's new McCafé coffees has launched nationwide, the company has announced.   To celebrate, McDonald's is giving consumers a chance…

Study finds why fries win out over salad

May 4, 2009

DURHAM, N.C. — Just seeing a salad on the menu seems to push some consumers to make a less healthy meal choice, according to a Duke University researcher. …

Krystal celebrates National Hamburger Month online

May 3, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. is giving its guests big reasons to celebrate National Hamburger Month this May. Krystal is introducing two, new savory…

Baskin-Robbins debuts soft serve line with 88-cent cone

May 3, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins is celebrating the nationwide launch of its soft serve line by offering customers a vanilla soft serve cone for 88 cents, now…

Yum! Brands announces $150M cash tender offer

May 3, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, has announced that it will offer a cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…

Burger King plans blockbuster promotional tie-ins

May 3, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced its partnership with Paramount Pictures spanning the summer movie season. Beginning today with Star Trek (release May…

Cinnabon honors nurses with Classic Roll giveaway

May 3, 2009

ATLANTA — Cinnabon Inc. and The Daisy Foundation are offering nurses a free Cinnabon Classic Roll when they show their healthcare ID or badge at participating…

Philly McDonald's roll out McCafe, hold Hiring Day

May 3, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region Inc. has announced its new line of espresso-based McCafe specialty beverages including…

McDonald's ramps up marketing for McCafe blitz

May 3, 2009

Advertising Age: McDonald's will soon launch its biggest mass marketing blitz for its new coffee line. While the company won't detail how much it's spending on…

Planning ahead key to one-day promotions

A Popeyes operator learns that even the best preparation doesn't compare to actually going through the paces.