Subway promotes sodium reduction

November 12, 2009

Subway is one of the first quick-service brands to make sodium-reduction information for consumers a priority. The chain, which has long provided nutritional…

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McDonald's holds online employee vocal contest

November 11, 2009

McDonald's is looking for the best singing voices from among the chain's 1.6 million employees around the world in the third global Voice of McDonald's singing…

Whataburger helps fans mourn retirement of A.1. burger

November 11, 2009

Quick-service chains have tried everything from bringing back old favorites to lowering prices to lure customers as they fight to boost sales. Whataburger…

McDonald's in Coca-Cola Freestyle test

November 11, 2009

McDonald's Corp. is the lastest quick-service chain to test Coca-Cola Co.'s new Freestyle self-service fountain-drink dispenser, according to a story by…

Will breakfast work for Subway?

November 11, 2009

Subway continues to its campaign to overtake McDonald's in its number of worldwide locations and is working to capture some of the burger giant's market share…

Tetherball expands its RFID mobile loyalty system

November 11, 2009

Customer loyalty programs provide quick-service brands with good information about their repeat guests and reward fans with special deals. But the programs…

NFA files class action suit against BKC over maximum pricing

November 11, 2009

Burger King's National Franchisee Association (NFA) has filed its second class-action lawsuit against the quick-service burger chain. The first regards the…

Krispy Kreme CEO talks about chain's growth options

Jim Morgan sees promise in the brand's new smaller retail concept stores and a line of soft serve ice cream.

Burger King marketing president Russ Klein to resign

November 10, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced that Russ Klein, the company's president, global marketing strategy and innovation, will resign effective Dec. 15 due to…

FDA updates Food Code

November 10, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration has published the new FDA Food Code, the first full update since 2005, and includes new recommendations for cut leafy greens…

El Pollo Loco brings back Chicken Tamales for holidays

November 10, 2009

El Pollo Loco Inc. has brought back its popular Chicken Tamales, available through the New Year.

Consumer focus on value to continue through 2010

November 10, 2009

Restaurant operators are well aware the economic recovery is not immediately following the announcement of the end of the recession. Same-store sales were down…

McDonald's celebrates 35 years of Ronald McDonald House Charities

November 10, 2009

This November, McDonald's restaurants across the nation will celebrate 35 years of helping children and families in need through its Ronald McDonald House…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's period 10 comps continue to slide

November 10, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. brands Carl's Jr. and Hardee's continued to be impacted by negative economic conditions in period 10 ended Nov. 2, the company…

Differentiation, focused positioning drive strong sandwich sector

November 10, 2009

The Top 100 limited-service sandwich chains grew sales in 2008 by 8.6 percent to $20.3 billion, according to restaurant industry consulting group Technomic. …

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McDonald's October global comps up 3.3%

November 9, 2009

McDonald's Corp. has announced that global comparable sales rose 3.3 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows: United States, relatively flat…

Dunkin' Donuts adds LTO value menu in Chicago

November 9, 2009

As consumer spending continues to tighten this holiday season, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new limited-time value menu designed to offer quality products…

McDonald's may take breakfast dollar menu nationwide

November 9, 2009

Quick-service brands continue to fight for consumers' dollars by enticing them with various value promotions. With U.S. same-store sales flat for October…