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Fans vote Taco Bell's Feed the Beat best 3 bands
November 19, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has named the three best alternative rock bands in its current Feed the Beat program: Hit the Lights, Thousand Foot Krutch and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts debuts rechargeable gift cards
November 19, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts is now offering rechargeable gift cards. Available in any amount between $5 and $200, the cards can purchased at any…
read nowMall restaurants expect traffic decline
November 19, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: As retail traffic fell 12.4 percent in October compared with last year, restaurant chains with a bulk of their locations in malls and…
read nowConsumer interest boosts sustainability, green efforts
November 19, 2008
BOSTON — Consumer interest in sustainability is growing and doesn't appear to be affected by the economy. As interest in green buildings has grown, the U.S.
read nowRecession affects consumer recall of 2008 product launches
November 19, 2008
CHICAGO — Advertisers and brand managers have new challenges to face as Americans are less aware of new product launches than ever before. That's the key…
read nowJack in the Box reports 2008 earnings dip
November 18, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. net earnings for the fourth quarter ended Sept. 28 were up slightly, but year-end net was down 5 percent, the company…
read nowBurger King limits sodium in advertised kids meals
November 18, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that it is limiting sodium in all of its Kids Meals advertised to children under 12 years old. Menu items include Kraft…
read nowDT Research, Wowcard deploy digital signage at Philippine QSRs
November 18, 2008
HONG KONG — DT Research Inc., which develops information appliances for vertical markets, and Wowcard Inc., a service provider to restaurants, tourist…
read nowNexCen Brands receives Nasdaq notification letter
November 18, 2008
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's, Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker and Great American Cookie, has received…
read nowHeinz selected as best food company for consumer satisfaction
November 18, 2008
PITTSBURGH — The H.J. Heinz Co. has scored the highest consumer satisfaction rating of any company in the food manufacturing sector, according to the…
read nowYum! Brands to expand Taco Bell overseas
November 18, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Yum! Brands Inc. plans to build Taco Bell into a global brand with locations across the world, just as it has done with KFC and Pizza…
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Culver's Restaurants: Fitting into fast casual
Culver's first opened in 1984 with a made-to-order menu that focuses on quality. While the drive-thru is an important component of its model, the brand meets…
watch nowCarl's Jr. hits milestone in Mexico
November 17, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. is celebrating the opening of its 100th Carl's Jr. restaurant in Mexico. Located in Aguascalientes…
read nowDel Taco promos value offerings
November 17, 2008
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco is introducing a limited-time value promotion for customers. The promotion, which begins Nov. 19 and runs through Jan. 6…
read nowMobile Dialog releases mobile marketing solutions
November 17, 2008
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Mobile Dialog has announced its self-service mobile marketing coupon solution and promotion tool for restaurant owners. The mobile coupon…
read nowOrganic Trade Association ramps up marketing
November 17, 2008
GREENFIELD, Mass. — The 1,700-member Organic Trade Association (OTA) is launching an extraordinary consumer marketing and public relations campaign that will…
read nowKrystal debuts Spicy Southern Chik Basket
November 17, 2008
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. has introduced its new Spicy Southern Chik Basket served with Fiesta Waffle Fries. A spicy, crispier variation of…
read nowKFC named Super Bowl wing sponsor
November 17, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken announced the first-ever sponsorship agreement between the chain and the National Football League to make KFC's…
read nowMcDonald's raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities
November 17, 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. month-long World Children's Day (WCD) is bringing awareness and raising funds to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities…
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