Dunkin' reimages specialty coffee cup design

October 19, 2008

The Patriot Ledger (Quincy, Mass.): Dunkin' Donuts has redesigned cups for its latte, espresso and cappuccino drinks, replacing the plum-colored design…

Long John Silver's intros Freshside Grille menu

October 19, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's has introduced Freshside Grille, a new menu featuring seafood entrees that are lower in calories and fat. Each Freshside…

Taco Bell brings back World Series taco giveaway

October 19, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is bringing back its World Series promotion "Steal A Base, Steal A Taco" for the 2008 Major League Baseball World Series, the…

Whataburger foundation awards record number of scholarships

October 19, 2008

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Whataburger Family Foundation will award more than $110,000 in college scholarships to 57 Whataburger team members and their…

Video games a marketing tool for younger generation

October 19, 2008

New Brunswick (Canada) Business Journal: Video games have become a successful entry point for advertisers trying to reach the younger generation, from online…

NRA, Fishbowl expand partnership for online services

October 19, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has announced that it is expanding its partnership with Alexandria, Va.-based marketing…

Jack in the Box to sell convenience stores

October 16, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc.'s board of directors has approved plans to sell the company's Quick Stuff convenience stores, the company announced. There are…

FDA seeks advice to improve produce tracking

October 16, 2008

Google/Associated Press: Prompted by this summer's salmonella outbreak that exposed flaws in the nation's food safety system, the government has begun…

Dunkin' Donuts opens first LEED-certified store

October 16, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the grand opening of its first "green" store today. The St. Petersburg, Fla., restaurant is Leadership in…

Yum! Brands signs Kronos online hiring solution

October 16, 2008

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Kronos Inc. has been selected by Yum! Brands, parent company of A&W All-American Food, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco…

Arby's intros LTO $5 meal deal

October 16, 2008

ATLANTA — Arby's is offering its Market Fresh Toasted Subs, including fries and a drink, for $5 through Nov. 8.   Arby's Market Fresh Toasted Subs include: …

WingStreet to make Detroit debut

October 16, 2008

DALLAS — Delivery wing restaurant WingStreet will co-locate with the 40 Pizza Hut restaurants in the Detroit area.   To mark WingStreet's arrival to Detroit…

Sonic net off 6.1 percent for the year

October 16, 2008

Arby's announces new exec team

October 15, 2008

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the promotion of several key executives and the company's new leadership team following the completion of…

Carrols Restaurant Group to announce Q3 results

October 15, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., the largest Burger King franchisee based on number of stores and operator…

Subway mobile coupon promo trial a success

October 15, 2008

CHICAGO — Subway Restaurants has completed the company's first successful promotion for a wireless mobile coupon program with the we-R-you Corp. The promotion…

NRA: U.S. restaurant climate toughest since '91

October 15, 2008

Reuters: The National Restaurant Association has said that U.S. restaurants are enduring their toughest time in 17 years as tight credit and falling home…

Burger King launches Canadian online poetry contest

October 15, 2008

TORONTO, Ontario — Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has announced the launch of MeatHaiku.com, a light-hearted Web site dedicated to Canadian fans of the…

Research & Markets Japan fast food report available

October 15, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fast Food in Japan" report to their offering.   The Fast Food in Japan industry…

2008 Fast Casual Summit: FireKing

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine, talks with Scott Canakes of FireKing Security Group.