NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth

June 20, 2010

According to market research firm The NPD Group, breakfast accounted for nearly 60 percent of the restaurant industry's traffic increase over the past five…

Delphi order confirmation boosts drive-thru sales for Subway franchisee

June 20, 2010

Subway restaurants do not commonly feature drive-thru operations, but for those that do, speed of service and order accuracy are prominent concerns. Rochester…

Burger King courts Twilight fans with Eclipse promo

June 20, 2010

Burger King Corp. has once again teamed with Summit Entertainment for an exclusive, multi-faceted promotion of the third installment of the Twilight series…

QSRs line up investor conference presentations

June 20, 2010

Several quick-service restaurant companies have announced upcoming investor events, including:   Yum! Brands Inc. will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global…

Gay organization severs ties with McDonald's over ad in France

June 20, 2010

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has cut off any future relationship with McDonald's and its subsidiaries after an ad featuring a gay teenager…

NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth

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June 20, 2010

According to market research firm The NPD Group, breakfast accounted for nearly 60 percent of the restaurant industry's traffic increase over the past five…

Delphi order confirmation boosts drive-thru sales for Subway franchisee

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June 20, 2010

Subway restaurants do not commonly feature drive-thru operations, but for those that do, speed of service and order accuracy are prominent concerns. Rochester…

Burger King courts Twilight fans with Eclipse promo

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June 20, 2010

Burger King Corp. has once again teamed with Summit Entertainment for an exclusive, multi-faceted promotion of the third installment of the Twilight series…

QSRs line up investor conference presentations

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June 20, 2010

Several quick-service restaurant companies have announced upcoming investor events, including:   Yum! Brands Inc. will present at the Jefferies 2010 Global…

Gay organization severs ties with McDonald's over ad in France

June 20, 2010

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has cut off any future relationship with McDonald's and its subsidiaries after an ad featuring a gay teenager…

El Pollo Loco offers double the chicken for $5

June 17, 2010

El Pollo Loco has returned its $5 add-on special, this time allowing customers to double the amount of chicken in their family meal purchase. For example…

Sarku Japan to expand Teriyaki & Sushi Express to Colombia

June 17, 2010

Sarku Japan, known for its mall-court based Japanese quick-service restaurants, continues to expand globally with a major franchise deal in South America.

Culver's spices up summer with 3-Pepper Chipotle sandwiches

June 17, 2010

Culver's is heating up summer with two new sandwiches: 3-Pepper Chipotle ButterBurger and 3-Pepper Chipotle Chicken Sandwich. The 3-Pepper Chipotle…

Wienerschnitzel launches new frozen treat

June 17, 2010

Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel has introduced a new frozen treat, the new Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezee, just in time for summer. A combination of…

Chick-fil-A franchisees partner with Click It or Ticket Campaigns

June 17, 2010

Chick-fil-A franchisees have partnered with the South Carolina Highway Patrol to reward free spicy chicken sandwich coupons to motorists who wear their…

The betacup names contest winners of initiative to reduce paper cup consumption

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

DQ's Blizzardmobile serves up cold ones

Mobile event vehicle helps promote Blizzard anniversary and new offering.

Truitt Bros. creates all-natural vegetarian chili

June 17, 2010

Truitt Bros. has unveiled its all-natural vegetarian chili, certified sustainable and free of additives and preservatives. The chili features a fresh medley…

El Pollo Loco offers double the chicken for $5

June 17, 2010

El Pollo Loco has returned its $5 add-on special, this time allowing customers to double the amount of chicken in their family meal purchase. For example…

Sarku Japan to expand Teriyaki & Sushi Express to Colombia

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June 17, 2010

Sarku Japan, known for its mall-court based Japanese quick-service restaurants, continues to expand globally with a major franchise deal in South America.