Burger King kicks off non-partisan political opinion application

September 23, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced a campaign that urges restaurant guests to share their political opinions and vote in the national 2008 election.   On…

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Blueberry Council

Fast Casual magazine publisher Paul Barron talks with Stan Crafton of the Blueberry Council

Krispy Kreme pins hopes on ice cream

September 22, 2008

USA Today: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is pinning its hopes on a turnaround plan that includes launching soft-serve ice cream as well as opening smaller stores and…

Fla. cyclist bikes 100 miles for free Dunkin' Donuts

September 22, 2008

Tampa Bay's 10 News: A Tampa Bay, Fla., cyclist and Rays fan celebrated the major league baseball team's making the playoffs with a 100-mile bike ride…

NexCen Brands reports Q2 prelim revenue

September 22, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.   NexCen, which owns Marble…

Kahala Brands in week-long benefit giveaway

September 22, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — During the week of Sept. 22, five Kahala brands will host a nationwide fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Each…

McDonald's stocks fall after report of credit crunch

September 22, 2008

Chicago Tribune: Shares of McDonald's Corp. dropped Monday after Bloomberg News reported that the company had issued a memo to franchisees explaining that a…

Operators need to push through tough economy

September 22, 2008

St. Cloud (Minn.) Times: As casual-dining spots are closing around Minnesota, quick-service restaurant operators are hanging on amid high gas prices and rising…

QSRs serve up legislative concerns

Operators talk with QSRWeb about the industry's top election-year issues.

Krystal standardizes Web-based employee training on Udutu

September 21, 2008

The Krystal Co. has standardized its corporate employee training programs on the web-based platform MyUdutu by Udutu. Udutu, based in Victoria, British…

Subway sponsors NC Pants Dance competition

September 21, 2008

RALEIGH, N.C. — Subway restaurants of Raleigh, N.C., and the North Carolina State Fair are co-sponsoring an innovative and edgy online competition called the…

Wingstop chooses Feeding America as charity of record

September 21, 2008

DALLAS — Chicken wing chain Wingstop has announced that it has chosen Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief organization, as its national charity…

Taco Bueno intros Flame-Grilled menu

September 21, 2008

DALLAS — Taco Bueno has expanded its menu with flavorful, new flame-grilled items including Fajita Tacos, Gourmet Burritos, and Gourmet Bowls. Customers can…

EVOS franchisee acquires self-serve frozen yogurt concept

September 21, 2008

HENDERSON, Nev. — Healthy Fast Food Inc., a franchisee of quick-service restaurant concept EVOS, has announced that it will acquire the worldwide rights to the…

KFC adapts to become No. 1 restaurant chain in China

September 21, 2008

China.org.cn: KFC, a once rather lackluster American quick-service brand, has outperformed all competitors and in particular archrival and world market leader…

Baskin-Robbins names new head of U.S. Hispanic marketing

September 21, 2008

CANTON, Mass. -- Baskin-Robbins has appointed Carlos Nunez head of the company's U.S. Hispanic marketing effort, a newly expanded role, the company announced.…

Del Taco intros 99-cent Classic Taco

September 18, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced the introduction of its Classic Taco for 99 cents beginning Sept. 17.   With the Classic Taco promotion, which…

NRA, Gerson Lehrman Group partner for food safety conference

September 18, 2008

NEW YORK — Gerson Lehrman Group and the National Restaurant Association have announced a new alliance designed to strengthen the access to food safety and…

McDonald's in Best Global Brands Top 10, KFC at 64

September 18, 2008

BusinessWeek: Interbrand and BusinessWeek have released the list of Best 100 Global Brands. Two quick-serve restaurant brands made the list: McDonald's at No.

Burger King Snacks intros onion rings, goes international

September 18, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the addition of Onion Rings to its existing line of branded Burger King Snacks. Onion Rings, a round, crispy puffed…