Del Taco puts LTO shrimp taco on menu again

February 25, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco is bringing back its Crispy Shrimp Taco for a limited time only, beginning today and available while supplies last.   With…

Hardee's to air user-generated TV spots

February 25, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's is unveiling 16 new user-created television spots for its Little Thickburger advertising campaign in markets throughout the Midwest and…

Krispy Kreme moves forward with oversees expansion

February 25, 2009

The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area (N.C.): Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has said that it plans to add at least 50 overseas stores in 2009, with…

McDonald's employee arrested for drive-thru drug dealing

February 25, 2009

WJZ-TV 13 (Baltimore): Police have arrested an employee at an Edgewater, Md., McDonald's for dealing drugs out of the drive-thru. Police said the employee…

IndoorDIRECT to expand theBITE restaurant network

February 25, 2009

DALLAS — IndoorDIRECT has announced that it has secured a funding package that could reach $22.5 million to complete the rollout of its in-store entertainment…

Putting the right spin on a PR crisis

McDonald's criticized for an employee's denied workers' comp claim after he was shot saving a customer.

Ask the Experts: What is the advantage of implementing digital menu boards?

February 25, 2009

Digital menu boards are gaining popularity, but operators may wonder if the cost is worth the investment. Ed Rothenberg, vice president of innovation and…

FS/TEC: DT Research intros new line of handheld POS

David Hale, vice president of program management for DT Research, talks with QSRWeb about the new WebDT400 line at The FS/TEC Expo 2009.

Arby's tries hand at burger-inspired sandwiches

February 24, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Arby's apparently has quietly launched Roastburgers, a line of roast beef sandwiches intended to taste like and resemble premium burgers. A…

NexCen Brands issues strategic plan

February 24, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. provided a business update, including a review of 2008 operating activities and information on the status of its efforts to…

Chick-fil-A mascot victim of random attack

February 24, 2009

11 Alive: A Chick-fil-A employee dressed as the chain's mascot cow was knocked down by an unidentified assailant outside of a Fredericksburg, Va., restaurant.

Yum! Brands creates president of global branding position

February 24, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Micky Pant, 54, as president, global branding, a newly created position reporting directly…

McDonald's USA partners with Cornell Research Center

February 24, 2009

ITHACA, N.Y. — McDonald's USA has joined Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research as a senior partner.   "This is a time for all industry leaders to step up…

Maine, Hawaii consider menu labeling

February 24, 2009

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network has reported that Maine has proposed a measure to require calories to be printed out on menu boards and at the…

North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show 2009 - Delta Energy

Dan Black, manager of sustainable energy with consulting firm Delta Energy, talks with PizzaMarketplace.com about ways operators can get started in…

Jack in the Box adds fish sandwich deal

February 23, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is introducing a new value deal – 2 for $3 fish filet sandwiches.   The fish filet sandwich, which features two crispy fish…

McDonald's makes Health magazine's healthiest list

February 23, 2009

Health magazine has ranked America's top 10 healthiest meals at limited-service restaurants. McDonald's, the only quick-service restaurant on the list, comes…

Wendy's/Arby's Group announces Q4 2008 earnings call

February 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it will release…

Blimpie on Healthy Dining Finder's site

February 23, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Blimpie Subs and Salads has partnered with healthydiningfinder.com and has 10 menu items that have been certified as nutritionally sound by…

McDonald's U.K. strengthened by reimaging

February 23, 2009

AdAge.com: McDonald's in the United Kingdom has just had its best ever year and has plans to add 20 more stores this year, said Jill McDonald, chief marketing…