CKE to present at Barclays Capital conference

April 23, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. will be participating in the Barclays Capital Retail and Restaurant Conference on April 29. Ted Abajian, executive…

El Pollo Loco challenges KFC to grilled taste test

April 23, 2009

COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco is pitting its flame-grilled chicken against KFC's oven-grilled chicken in a taste test, the company has announced.   "We…

Ask the Experts: How can predictive analytics help multiunit operators in this economy?

April 23, 2009

Making such decisions as which markets to enter and which to pull out of can be difficult for operators. A consulting service like Pitney Bowes Business…

Industry consultants can help QSRs with tough decisions

The economic recession means brands are making hard choices. Outside experts can help.

Popeyes' Pay Day draws crowds

One-day special offering of 8-piece mixed chicken for $4.99 — promoted mainly in TV advertising — hits the mark with consumers.

Yum! Brands Q1 net falls 14%

April 22, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W, has reported that same store sales were up…

Marble Slab Creamery announces rebranding initiative

April 22, 2009

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery is repositioning its global brand image to better reflect its gourmet ice cream experience, the company has announced. The…

Popeyes Pay Day offer overwhelms some stores

April 22, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen recently ran a national ad campaign for "Popeyes Pay Day," featuring an 8-piece mixed Bonafide chicken for $4.99 at…

'Chuck' fans use Subway, Twitter to keep show alive

April 22, 2009

The Los Angeles Times (Blog): Fans of NBC's "Chuck" are using social media site Twitter to build up a grassroots effort to keep the show on the air by going to…

Texas looks at menu labeling, Md. repeals soda fountain fee

April 22, 2009

KEYE TV (Austin, Texas): The Texas legislature is considering a bill that could require restaurants with at least 20 locations in Texas to post calorie counts…

Texas looks at menu labeling, Md. repeals soda fountain fee

April 22, 2009

KEYE TV (Austin, Texas): The Texas legislature is considering a bill that could require restaurants with at least 20 locations in Texas to post calorie counts…

Taco Bell promos Feed the Beat bands' singles

April 22, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has announced that it is promoting for the first time singles from the top bands in its Feed the Beat music program.   The singles…

Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins continue China expansion

April 22, 2009

China Daily: International ice cream chains such as Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins and Haagen-Dazs are continue to aggressively expanding their networks in…

Knowing each market essential for QSR growth

Consulting services can help brands know where to build, when to pull out and how to reach local audiences.

BK, Taco Bell and Arby's franchisees deploy energy management system

April 21, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Advanced Telemetry, developer of the EcoView Commercial smart energy and resource management system, has announced the sale and deployment…

White Coffee Corp. debuts Arabica Donut Shop Blend

April 21, 2009

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – White Coffee Corp. has announced the launch of Donut Shop Blend, a new blend of coffee made from premium 100 percent Arabica coffee…

McDonald's posts growth in Q1

April 21, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has reported strong global comparable sales and a 4 percent net income growth for the first quarter ended March 31, the…

Blodgett displays new KFC oven

April 21, 2009

Burlington Free Press (Vt.): Commercial oven manufacturer Blodgett Corp. displayed its new energy-efficient, self-cleaning grilling oven at a Burlington, Vt.…

Denver area Cold Stone stores to offer Mother's Day giveaway

April 21, 2009

DENVER — Cold Stone Creamery stores in the Front Range, Colo., region, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley and Pueblo, are wishing all…

Church's Chicken CEO to share success initiatives

April 21, 2009

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken CEO Harsha V. Agadi will be hosting a conference call to outline the chain's success strategy, the company has announced. The call…