NRA launches Greener Restaurants recognition program

April 4, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has launched the pilot of its new initiative and Web site, Greener Restaurants -- a national program to recognize…

Subway takes its U.S. breakfast menu national

April 4, 2010

Subway is the latest quick-serve to attempt to steal market share from breakfast leader McDonald's. Today, the sandwich chain launched its national marketing…

Dunkin' Donuts puts snackable 'Twist' on bagels

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April 4, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has turned its popular bagel into a portable snack item with its new Bagel Twists. The new Bagel Twists feature Dunkin' Donuts' bagels twisted…

Franchisee asks future guests to vote: Taco Bell or Pizza Hut?

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April 4, 2010

Fugate Enterprises Inc., one of the top 10 franchisees of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has found a way to involve its future customers in the opening of its next…

Chick-fil-A brings back LTO Peach Milkshake

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April 4, 2010

Chick-fil-A has returned its popular peach-flavored milkshake to the menu for a limited time. First introduced last summer, the Peach Milkshake is available…

Del Taco promos Crispy Shrimp LTO with Facebook coupon

April 4, 2010

Del Taco is promoting its limited-time-only Crispy Shrimp Taco with a downloadable coupon on its Facebook fan page. The coupon offers guests a free Del Taco…

NRA launches Greener Restaurants recognition program

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April 4, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has launched the pilot of its new initiative and Web site, Greener Restaurants -- a national program to recognize…

Subway takes its U.S. breakfast menu national

April 4, 2010

Subway is the latest quick-serve to attempt to steal market share from breakfast leader McDonald's. Today, the sandwich chain launched its national marketing…

Cinnabon launches reimaging program

The updated look is one of several strategies intended to keep the brand relevant.

Cinnabon opens up possibilities with cupcakes

The company has added its first non-cinnamon baked product line, one which opens up opportunities in catering and local store marketing.

KFC to go forward with Double Down sandwich

April 1, 2010

KFC's test of the infamous Double Down — bacon and cheese sandwiched between two boneless filets — not only drew plenty of buzz but apparently sales as well.

Taco John's retires former mascots

April 1, 2010

Taco John's has retired its former mascots Whiplash, the Cowboy Monkey, and TJ the DJ, and launched a new marketing program that takes the quick-service…

25-unit Arby's franchisee files bankruptcy protection

April 1, 2010

A Wesley Chapel, Fla.-based franchise group that operates 25 Arby's in three states under four separate companies is seeking reorganization under Chapter 11 of…

EMN8 raises nearly $14.4M for self-service sales kiosks

April 1, 2010

Self-service kiosk developer EMN8 says it is less than $200,000 away from its goal of raising more than $14.4 million in venture funding.   The company…

MaggieMoos, actor Liam Hemsworth surprise LA Boys & Girl's Club

April 1, 2010

In honor of April Fools' Day, actor Liam Hemsworth and Miss Maggie Moo, ice cream celebutante for MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery, surprised the Variety…

Stolen bust of Colonel Sanders recovered

April 1, 2010

The Colonel Sanders two-month road trip is officially over. After being stolen from a Berea, Ky., KFC restaurant in late January, a bronze bust of Colonel…

Consumer focus still on buying organic

April 1, 2010

According to Mintel's latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35 percent) of…

Burger King debuts first U.S. company store with 20/20 design

The 20/20 restaurant design features a contemporary theme balanced by various elements evoking an industrial look.

KFC to go forward with Double Down sandwich

April 1, 2010

KFC's test of the infamous Double Down — bacon and cheese sandwiched between two boneless filets — not only drew plenty of buzz but apparently sales as well.

Taco John's retires former mascots

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April 1, 2010

Taco John's has retired its former mascots Whiplash, the Cowboy Monkey, and TJ the DJ, and launched a new marketing program that takes the quick-service…