McDonald's Happy Meal to again feature mini-plush Build-A-Bear

September 30, 2009

McDonald's and Build-A-Bear Workshop, an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, are continuing their partnership for McDonald's…

Krispy Kreme features LTO Halloween Combo

September 30, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has introduced its limited edition doughnuts for fall, including the new Spider Web Doughnut, available in select markets.   Now…

Dunkin' Donuts to offer Chicagoans free coffee

September 30, 2009

Regardless of the outcome of Chicago's bid to host the Olympic Summer Games in 2016, Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the city and its suburbs will offer guests a…

Coalition launches high fructose corn syrup ad campaign

September 30, 2009

The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has launched a new million-dollar ad campaign designed to educate the public about the fact that high fructose…

Dunkin' Donuts president to leave at year-end

September 30, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has announced that president and chief brand officer William Kussell has decided to leave the company at the end of the year. With Kussell's…

KFC raises World Hunger Relief awareness with temporary shutdowns

September 29, 2009

KFC is temporarily closing restaurants across the country as part of its efforts to raise awareness about — and funds for — its World Hunger Relief program. …

Arby's launches $5.01 combo meals

September 29, 2009

Arby's has launched a new round of combos aimed at drawing more consumers drawn to the $5 price point. Priced at $5.01 — with the tagline "Worth every penny" …

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers sells 50-unit deal

September 29, 2009

Kert Gennings, former chief operating officer for Jersey Mikes and Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, along with investor Sharon Heaton, have purchased the master…

Restaurant performance down again for August

September 29, 2009

Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline…

McDonald's launches Champion Kids contest for 2010 Olympic Winter Games

September 29, 2009

McDonald's USA is sponsoring a contest with a chance for young people from across the country to attend the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in February as…

Webby Awards seeks restaurant industry entries

September 29, 2009

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is inviting restaurants to submit their entries for the 14th Annual Webby Awards. The awards honor the…

Jack in the Box looks back with Bonus Jack

September 29, 2009

Jack in the Box is bringing back a burger favorite from the time of miniskirts and transistor radios. Originally launched in 1970, the Bonus Jack rocked the…

How to crack down on foodborne illness

When it comes to employee health issues, restaurant operators should not be afraid of employment laws and the ADA.

Jack in the Box president, COO Schultz to retire

September 28, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that longtime executive Paul L. Schultz will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 31, 2010. …

Tim Hortons Inc. finalizes merger, reorganization

September 28, 2009

Tim Hortons Inc. has completed the reorganization of its corporate structure to become a Canadian public company, the company has announced.   Tim Hortons…

Subway intros LTO Buffalo Chicken sub

September 28, 2009

Subway has launched a new Buffalo Chicken submarine sandwich, a spicy, low-fat offering that will be available from Sept. 25 to Nov. 16.   The Buffalo Chicken…

Wendy's franchise becomes all-digital restaurant

September 28, 2009

A Wendy's franchise in Eden Prairie, Minn., has become Wand Corp.'s first quick-service all-digital restaurant. Wendy's FourCrown's digital restaurant is…

Great American Cookies to reward e-club fans with free cookie

September 28, 2009

Great American Cookies is celebrating October as National Cookie Month by offering a free regular Original Chocolate Chip cookie to fans of the classic…

Market tests prove BK $1 Double Cheeseburger has value

September 27, 2009

After months of trying to convince franchisees that a $1 Double Cheeseburger was a good move, the chain's market tests apparently proved convincing. Burger…

Whataburger kicks off LTO Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich

September 27, 2009

Whataburger is hoping to score this football season with its new Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich, featuring a crispy breaded chicken filet topped with lettuce…