Grandy's heats up its menu, sales

The homestyle chicken chain's venture into spicy menu items helps boost comps and kicks off its first round of limited-time offerings.

McDonald's sustainability efforts to focus on beef production

March 18, 2009

Fast Company: McDonald's head of corporate social responsibility Bob Langert has led the company in buying from sustainable fisheries and recycling 100 percent…

Dunkin' Donuts' online contest seeks new donut creations

March 17, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has launched its first-ever "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" online contest, the company has announced. The online contest offers…

Pretzelmaker promotes combo meal with online game

March 17, 2009

ATLANTA — Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time has launched a new online video game and sweepstakes in support of "Combo Nation," the brand's current combo-meal…

Carl's Jr. returns to its roots with LTO chili dog

March 17, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. is offering a limited-time-only Jumbo Chili Dog, hearkening back to one of the menu items the company was founded on.   The…

Subway to kick off national pep rally

March 17, 2009

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway Restaurants and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are kicking off a partnership in support of the We Can! movement by gathering…

Carl's Jr. finds success with skateboarder sponsorship

March 17, 2009

The New York Times: As teenage boys have turned away from television and radio, quick-service chains have tried a variety of ways to target them through…

NEXTEP continues 100 percent annual growth

March 17, 2009

TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP Systems, a developer of intuitive touch-screen ordering, digital menu boards and online ordering solutions for the foodservice industry…

Captain D's progresses on reimaging efforts

The Nashville, Tenn.-based chain began updating its stores in 2006. A number of stores were 10-30 years old and received a much-needed image refresh.

What comes to mind when you think of chain restaurants?

The National Retail Federation and Shop.org have joined with ExpoTV in part to learn more about what moves people to buy from one retailer over another. Most…

Greenopia releases eco-friendly rankings for QSRs, fast casuals

March 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Greenopia, an online directory for green, sustainable and socially conscious, daily purchase decisions, has released its 'green…

Wendy's/Arby's to present at Morgan Stanley event

March 16, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that the company will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2009 Retail Field Trip at The Sanctuary on Camelback…

SoCal McDonald's operators launch online McCafe locator

March 16, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Southern California McDonald's restaurants unveiled their new online store locator at www.mcdonaldssocal.com. The McCafe search feature allows…

Arby's offers Roastburger giveaway for NCAA upset

March 16, 2009

ATLANTA — In honor of the NCAA Men's Division I college basketball tournament, Arby's is giving consumers a reason to root for the underdog as it promotes its…

McDonald's China to promote value with reverse auction

March 16, 2009

Advertising Age: McDonald's China has partnered with online portal Taobao to open a virtual store to promote its Super Value Meals as consumers there appear to…

American Dairy Queen sponsors Midwest soccer tourney

March 16, 2009

GOLDEN VALLEY — American Dairy Queen Corp. is sponsoring a two-day national United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) qualifying soccer tournament March…

Value replacing green as corporate priority

March 16, 2009

The Wall Street Journal: As the financial crisis continues, value is overtaking environmental concerns as the best way for companies to demonstrate a sense of…

Captain D's: Achieving relevance

New value messaging, updated menu and emphasis on guest service come together to reinvigorate the brand.

CKE Restaurants to present at J.P. Morgan Forum

March 15, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, will be participating in the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant…

Oregon proposes menu labeling legislation

March 15, 2009

Statesman Journal (Ore.): Oregon lawmakers have introduced a House bill that would require chain restaurants to post the calorie content of regular items on…