Mexican ambassador says Burger King ad is inappropriate

April 13, 2009

Reuters: A Burger King advertisement in Spain for new Tex-Mex style hamburgers, which features a squat Mexican draped in his country's flag and an American…

KFC launches grilled menu

April 13, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has released a new menu platform, Kentucky Grilled Chicken, the company has announced.   KFC's Kentucky Grilled Chicken is marinated and…

Study finds fast food linked to kids' weight gain, happiness

April 13, 2009

ScienceDaily: A new study has found that while fast food and soft drinks may be contributing to childhood obesity, they also make kids happy. Programs aimed at…

Deep fryer innovations save money, time

New technology developments are designed to help operators cut oil, labor and costs.

CKE taps GroupCast for broadcast phone solution

April 12, 2009

ST. LOUIS — In response to the growing need for instant communication capabilities within an organization, CKE, parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr.

Church's Chicken value menu boosts comps growth

April 12, 2009

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken has reported a positive sales boost attributed to the continued success of the brand's marketing strategy and value-driven…

Co-branded Marble Slab/Great American Cookies opens in Canada

April 12, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened its first co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery franchised store in Canada, the company has…

McDonald's still Americans' preferred QSR

April 12, 2009

NEW YORK — Experian Simmons has released its free downloadable publication The Launching of an Industy — Quick Service Restaurants, which examines the…

Burger King snacks earn 'Best Licensee of the Year' nomination

April 12, 2009

PHOENIX — The Inventure Group Inc. has announced that its line of salted snacks licensed from Burger King Brands Inc. was nominated as one of the finalists for…

Popeyes rewards its top franchisees with culinary program

The brand's 2008 Gold, Silver and Bronze Plate winners get a taste of Louisiana cuisine in the company's first Popeyes Louisiana Heritage Culinary Institute.

Nathan's Famous Kids Meal to promo animated sci-fi film

April 9, 2009

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous has announced a movie partnership deal with Lionsgate, Snoot Toons and Roadside Attractions supporting the May 1 launch of…

Techknow Inc. debuts new drive-thru timer

April 9, 2009

DUNCAN, S.C. — Techknow Inc. has announced a new addition to its line of products for the QSR industry, the CTS-1000.   The CTS-1000 is its newest drive-thru…

Company in deal to open McDonald's French motorway sites

April 9, 2009

Reuters: Italian restaurant and retail company Autogrill SpA will open U.S. burger chain McDonald's outlets on motorways in France under an exclusive deal, the…

Brazil Fast Food Corp. Q4, FY 2008 results down

April 9, 2009

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest fast-food restaurant chain and operating under the Bob's, KFC, Pizza Hut, In Bocca al Lupo CafÃ…

McDonald's digital signage deployment earns award

April 8, 2009

LINCOLN, Neb. — Emerald Coast, Fla., McDonald's franchises have deployed the latest in digital signage designed to inform and entertain patrons with visually…

Krispy Kreme sees promise in ice cream test

Soft serve line boosting traffic in test markets.

Great Steak & Potato intros snack-sized cheesesteak

April 8, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Great Steak & Potato Co. has introduced a Little Philly 3–inch slider, the company has announced.    With a choice of grilled…

Burger King SpongeBob ad draws parents' ire

April 8, 2009

Marketing Daily: A Burger King ad promoting a new SpongeBob Square Pants BK Kids' Meal has drawn criticism from parents and the Campaign for a Commercial-Free…

Ulster County N.Y. passes menu labeling

April 8, 2009

Ulster County, N.Y., which is located about 90 miles north of New York City, has become the fourth municipality to pass a menu labeling ordinance in the state.

Ask the Experts: Why is it important for QSRs to continue to refresh their brand?

April 8, 2009

As important as it is to maintain a company's brand, it is just as important to keep that brand fresh and up to date. QSRweb talked with Danny Meisenheimer…