Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes

June 1, 2010

Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of…

Marble Slab, Rita's launch cause marketing campaigns

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June 1, 2010

Marble Slab Creamery and Rita's Italian Ice have each kicked off cause marketing efforts.   Marble Slab has partnered with internationally acclaimed home and…

Wienerschnitzel new burgers feature improved beef patty, double the chili

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June 1, 2010

Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel is improving its burgers this summer with a new type of patty and double the amount of toppings, including its signature chili.

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

McDonald's to add Angus Snack Wrap option

June 1, 2010

McDonald's will leverage its premium Angus burger patty as a Snack Wrap option this summer, according to a Dow Jones report on Nasdaq.com.   From the story:…

Carl's Jr. enters Vietnam

May 31, 2010

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…

Fla. tomato supply back on track

May 31, 2010

After a winter freeze depleted the supply of Florida tomatoes, tomatoes are back in volume.   The Florida Tomato Committee, a tomato marketing organization…

MenuCalc upgrades nutrition analysis solution

May 31, 2010

Web-based nutrition analysis pioneer FoodCALC has announced an upgrade to their MenuCalc application in conjunction with the release of a new low-cost pricing…

Burger King, Jack in the Box to participate in investment conferences

May 31, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. and Jack in the Box Inc. have each announced participation in upcoming investment conferences.   Burger King Holdings Inc. will…

The future of compostable packaging for QSRs

Could a Seattle ordinance requiring eco-friendly packaging spark industry-wide change?

Carl's Jr. enters Vietnam

May 31, 2010

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…

Fla. tomato supply back on track

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May 31, 2010

After a winter freeze depleted the supply of Florida tomatoes, tomatoes are back in volume.   The Florida Tomato Committee, a tomato marketing organization…

MenuCalc upgrades nutrition analysis solution

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May 31, 2010

Web-based nutrition analysis pioneer FoodCALC has announced an upgrade to their MenuCalc application in conjunction with the release of a new low-cost pricing…

Burger King, Jack in the Box to participate in investment conferences

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May 31, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. and Jack in the Box Inc. have each announced participation in upcoming investment conferences.   Burger King Holdings Inc. will…

The future of compostable packaging for QSRs

Could a Seattle ordinance requiring eco-friendly packaging spark industry-wide change?

NRA 2010: Popcake pancakes

Chef Marvin Woods talks with Jennifer Litz about the the Popcake, a commercial grade fully automatic pancake machine. Tthe product also was on display during…

NRA 2010: Specialty coffee trends

Fastcasual.com senior editor Valerie Killifer speaks with Bob Fagan, regional sales manager with Fetco, about specialty coffee trends. Fetco was showcasing its…

Church's Chicken debuts strawberry shortcake

May 27, 2010

Church's Chicken has launched its own version of a classic Southern dessert. The new Church's Strawberry Shortcake is made with the restaurant's signature…

DQ creates Oreo Blizzard Cookie for retail

May 27, 2010

As part of the 25th birthday of the Blizzard Treat, Dairy Queen and Kraft Foods' Oreo have partnered to launch a Limited Edition Oreo Blizzard Cookie now…

Taco Bell to open first store in UK

May 27, 2010

Taco Bell will open its first store in the United Kingdom in June at the Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, reports The Independent.   From the story: Nick…