The Top Five Trends in Menu Boards

This special report features interviews with industry experts and operators about the latest must-have technology and best-practices in menu boards.

Burger King adds new franchisee in Iowa

March 22, 2009

MIAMI — MKMB Restaurant Partners LLC has become the newest Burger King franchise owner and operator. The minority-owned and controlled franchise group…

MaggieMoo's to give away free cones on Tax Day

March 22, 2009

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced that on April 15 participating Treateries nationwide will reward customers with one free…

Burger King sues Steak n Shake over 'shots' name

March 22, 2009

South Florida Business Journal: Burger King Holdings has filed a trademark lawsuit against Steak n Shake, alleging that the chain's Steakburger Shots, is…

McDonald's to launch McCafe coffeehouses in Israel

March 22, 2009

YNet News: McDonald's Israel has announced plans to bring its McCafé coffeehouses to a number of locations in Israel, with the first opening in Tel Aviv. …

Burger King among companies opposing card-check bill

March 22, 2009

Bloomberg News: Burger King Holdings Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Home Depot Inc. are among the companies that are opposing a union-backed "card-check" bill.

Subway Fruit Crisps test may expand

March 22, 2009

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (N.Y.): Batavia, N.Y-based Brothers-All-Natural hopes to roll out its Fruit Crisps to Subway restaurants throughout the…

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish ad a viral success

March 22, 2009

Hartford Courant: The McDonald's commerical featuring a mounted fish ruefully singing to a guy eating a fish sandwich is a hit. A handful of people have posted…

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As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual…

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Humane Society urges McDonald's USA to use cage-free eggs

March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Humane Society of the United States is urging McDonald's shareholders to vote for the chain to switch to using cage-free eggs. A…

McDonald's Canada rolls out LTO Snack Wrap Mac

March 19, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Canada has rolled out a limited-time only Snack Wrap Mac, which features a sliced burger patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese…

Study finds customers don't read nutrition info in stores

March 19, 2009

USA Today: A study by Yale University has observed that only 0.1 percent of customers in a sample group read the nutritional facts available on posters…

Arby's viral video BurgerGreaseArt earns accolades

March 19, 2009

Adweek has chosen Arby's micro site www.burgergreaseart.com as its Ad of the Day for March 19. In the video, created for Arby's by Fletcher Martin, artist Phil…

Ask the Experts: What are the overall benefits of using precooked meats?

March 19, 2009

As operators look for consistent products across the brand's chain, pre-cooked meats may be the answer. Liz Hertz, marketing director for Nevada, Iowa-based…

Jack in the Box branding effort creates buzz

The company launched a new logo at the end of a campaign centered around its mascot being hit by a bus. Its social networking and viral marketing efforts paid…

Subway names Agency of the Year

March 18, 2009

RALEIGH, N.C. — MSA, a Triangle-area marketing and communications agency, received the prestigious "Agency of the Year" award by Subway Restaurants — the…

Chick-Fil-A to test low-fat breakfast items

March 18, 2009

Knoxville News Sentinel: Chick-Fil-A is testing new low-fat breakfast products, including fruit and yogurt smoothies and a yogurt parfait, as well as a…

Dunkin' Donuts in all-out marketing push

March 18, 2009

ABC News: Dunkin' Donuts is returning its marketing focus to its core product — its doughnuts — in a yearlong effort that will include a $10 million…

CKE to release FY 2009 results

March 18, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that the company will release its fiscal fourth quarter and year end fiscal 2009 results Mar. 25 after…

McDonald's Australia sponsors online tutoring program

March 18, 2009

Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia): McDonald's Australia is sponsoring a free online math tutoring program for high school students. Although the site is run by…