Pretzel brands beef up pretzel dog lineup

May 11, 2010

The two leading pretzel chains have introduced new pretzel dog lineups. Pretzel leader Auntie Anne's has added two new flavor toppings to its Pretzel Dog…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

Geo-based Pepsi Loot app to drive traffic to QSRs

With the new app, consumers will earn points and rewards for checking in at restaurants that serve Pepsi.

New USDA performance standards for poultry to reduce foodborne illness

May 10, 2010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new performance standards to reduce salmonella and campylobacter in young chickens (broilers) and turkeys…

First Wendy's/Arby's international co-branded store kicks off global growth strategy

May 10, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc. has accomplished a significant first step in implementing its new international growth plan with the opening of…

McDonald's CMO Dillon leaves to lead U.S. Cellular

May 10, 2010

McDonald's Corp. is shopping for a new global chief marketing officer as U.S. Cellular Corp. announces Mary N. Dillon is its new president and CEO. Dillon was…

Burger King to lose presence in Israel

May 10, 2010

Israel apparently is a tough market for some U.S. quick-service chains. Burger King is the latest brand to shut down operations in the country, with its stores…

Will PETA ever give up its campaign against the QSR industry?

The animal rights organization continues to press KFC and McDonald's to switch to what it claims is more humane processing for poultry.

New USDA performance standards for poultry to reduce foodborne illness

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May 10, 2010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new performance standards to reduce salmonella and campylobacter in young chickens (broilers) and turkeys…

First Wendy's/Arby's international co-branded store kicks off global growth strategy

May 10, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc. has accomplished a significant first step in implementing its new international growth plan with the opening of…

McDonald's CMO Dillon leaves to lead U.S. Cellular

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May 10, 2010

McDonald's Corp. is shopping for a new global chief marketing officer as U.S. Cellular Corp. announces Mary N. Dillon is its new president and CEO. Dillon was…

Burger King to lose presence in Israel

May 10, 2010

Israel apparently is a tough market for some U.S. quick-service chains. Burger King is the latest brand to shut down operations in the country, with its stores…

Will PETA ever give up its campaign against the QSR industry?

The animal rights organization continues to press KFC and McDonald's to switch to what it claims is more humane processing for poultry.

Chick-fil-A kicks off summer dessert promo

May 9, 2010

Even as Chick-fil-A is preparing for its Spicy Chicken Sandwich launch by setting up a reservation system, the company also is promoting its dessert. Just in…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

McDonald's comps sustain growth in April

May 9, 2010

McDonald's Corp. saw global comparable sales grow 4.9 percent in April, the company has announced. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 3.…

Subway works to protect 'footlong' moniker

May 9, 2010

Subway's successful $5 Footlong campaign has sparked plenty of copycats, with sandwich chains and other quick-service restaurants latching onto the price…

Dunkin' franchisee group announces record growth

May 9, 2010

The DD Independent Franchise Owners Group, which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners in the United States, has announced that…