Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

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March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Krystal honors biggest fans

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March 10, 2010

Krystal has rewarded its biggest fans by putting their faces on its packaging materials. Each year, the company solicits stories from its most dedicated and…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

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March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…

In-N-Out No. 1 in Top 13's fast food picks

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March 10, 2010

The Top 13 blog, known for its rankings of the best in pop culture, has chosen its Top 13 fast food chains.   The ranking considers "which restaurants we would…

Steak Escape rolls out new menu, sandwich sizes

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March 10, 2010

Steak Escape has expanded the size options for its cheesesteaks as well as introduced an enchanced menu. The three size options include: small (six inches)…

Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

FDA hydrolyzed vegetable protein recall grows in scale

March 9, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of many products containing a substance referred to as hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The…

Dunkin' Donuts returns to St. Louis market after 10-year absence

March 9, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating on Thursday the chain's return to the St. Louis market as well as its 60 years of serving coffee, donuts and baked goods with a…

CSPI finds many QSRs lacking in child-directed marketing policies

March 9, 2010

The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest has released a report card rating 128 company policies with regard to food marketing aimed at children…

Consumer survey: Brand loyalty high despite declining visits

March 9, 2010

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced that its Consumer Insights survey shows that restaurant brand…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

FDA hydrolyzed vegetable protein recall grows in scale

March 9, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of many products containing a substance referred to as hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The…

Dunkin' Donuts returns to St. Louis market after 10-year absence

March 9, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating on Thursday the chain's return to the St. Louis market as well as its 60 years of serving coffee, donuts and baked goods with a…

CSPI finds many QSRs lacking in child-directed marketing policies

March 9, 2010

The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest has released a report card rating 128 company policies with regard to food marketing aimed at children…

Consumer survey: Brand loyalty high despite declining visits

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March 9, 2010

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced that its Consumer Insights survey shows that restaurant brand…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

by

March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…

Tips for Restaurateurs: Creating Value through Sustainability

Sustainability may be the latest buzzword, but implementing its best practices can generate value for an operator and boost a restaurant's bottom line.