Preparing for Popeyes Pay Day

Osasu Osaiga, director of operations for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise North Preston LLC in the Louisville, Ky. market, shares how his store prepared…

Dunkin' Donuts puts twist on cinnamon rolls

April 27, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has put a new twist on the classic bakery favorite, the cinnamon roll, with the introduction of the limited-time-only Cinnamon…

Economy, premium positioning continue to impact Carl's Jr. comps

April 27, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced blended same-store sales were down 0.5 percent for period three ended April 20 for Carl's Jr. and…

Dr Pepper to expand to all U.S. McDonald's

April 27, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has announced it has reached a multi-year agreement with McDonald's USA that will expand availability of Dr Pepper…

Rita's Italian Ice reveals contest winner, new flavor

April 27, 2009

TREVOSE, Pa. — After receiving almost 30,000 submissions in its online naming contest for its latest flavor, Rita's Italian Ice has announced that Little…

Dairy Queen 'Craze' game developed as iPhone app

April 27, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — GameMill Entertainment and Spark Plug Games have announced the launch of a new match-3 casual game based on the Dairy Queen property, titled DQ…

Jack in the Box goes tropical with new smoothie

April 27, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has launched its new Tropical Smoothie, the company has announced.   Jack's new Tropical Smoothie, made from a blend of banana and…

Chick-fil-A continues growth — with cash

April 27, 2009

The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.): Dan T. Cathy, Chick-fil-A president and chief operating officer, said that the chain is continuing growth slowly and…

Refrigeration options expand beyond cooling

Manufacturers offer solutions from colder hold temperatures to above-store reporting.

Krispy Kreme promos new donut, MINI Cooper contest

April 26, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is promoting its newest introduction, the mini doughnut, with a new sweepstakes that offers customers the…

Recession impacting teen spending

April 26, 2009

Advertising Age: Typicallly during a recession, teens can usually be counted on to keep spending. But research from Piper Jaffray finds that teens are spending…

KFC celebrates grilled chicken with UnFry Day giveaway

April 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is promoting the launch of its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken menu by giving guests a free grilled wing, drumstick, thigh or breast chicken…

Coca-Cola outlines McDonald's USA fountain, bottled beverage line-up

April 26, 2009

ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a 'refreshed' line-up of fountain and bottled beverages that will be added to McDonald's U.S. restaurants, beginning…

Coca-Cola outlines McDonald's USA fountain, bottled beverage line-up

April 26, 2009

ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a 'refreshed' line-up of fountain and bottled beverages that will be added to McDonald's U.S. restaurants, beginning…

Indiana Dunkin' Donuts, police in Special Olympics fundraiser

April 26, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS — For the second year in a row, Indiana police officers will stake out Dunkin' Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics Indiana.   On May 1…

Del Taco adds chicken soft taco, burrito value promos

April 23, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has launched the "Bird is the Word" promotional campaign centered around its popular grilled, marinated chicken menu that…

McDonald's to offer new KIDZ BOP Happy Meal

April 23, 2009

NEW YORK — KIDZ BOP, a popular music product for kids ages five to 12, and McDonald's have partnered for the first time to create new KIDZ BOP-themed…

Popeyes says one-day discount deal pays off

April 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Avid fans and first-time visitors alike flocked to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants on April 22 for 'Popeyes Pay Day.' The national one-day…

Yum! crafts plan to boost brands' U.S. sales

April 23, 2009

CNN Money: Yum! Brands Inc. revealed a variety of initiatives aimed at taking on the competition, driving sales and managing costs during its first quarter…

QSRweb panel to feature vendor, operator perspectives

April 23, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — QSRweb has announced it is accepting requests for participation in the 'What QSR Technology is Right for You?' panel at the upcoming National…