Subway debuts Michael Phelps ads

July 9, 2009

BrandWeek: Subway ads featuring Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps debuted during prime-time programming July 5. Phelps had lost an endorsement deal with Kellogg…

Food chains, packaging firms initiate recycling campaign in NYC

July 8, 2009

NEW YORK — Global Green's Coalition for Resource Recovery gathered 80 participants for a "value chain caucus" aimed at diverting prepared food packaging from…

KFC fans choose to keep Colonel as brand icon

July 8, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC recently asked consumers to vote on whether the company should keep Colonel Harland Sanders as the advertising face for KFC's popular new…

Chick-fil-A steps up growth plans

July 8, 2009

ATLANTA — Despite the sluggish economy, Chick-fil-A has thus far in 2009 sustained the sales momentum set by a record sales year in 2008, the company has…

Third Dunkin' Donuts franchisee files for bankruptcy protection

July 8, 2009

Amidst Dunkin' Donuts continued expansion into new markets, three franchisees have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy since the beginning of June. The latest is…

Burger King again considers $1 double cheeseburger

July 8, 2009

Chicago Tribune: A Burger King franchisee has confirmed the company has asked franchisees to consider temporarily dropping the price of their double…

Arby's launches Roastburger mobile coupon campaign

July 8, 2009

ATLANTA — To celebrate the arrival of its new BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger, Arby's today will offer it for free with purchase of any size drink. On July 9…

Wis. clergy protest Hispanic firings at Taco Bell

July 8, 2009

Wisconsin State Journal: A group of local clergy in South Central Wisconsin has written Taco Bell protesting the firing of more than two dozen Hispanic…

Sonic intros Chillers frozen drinks

July 7, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sonic Drive-In has introduced a line of frozen beverages that combines its Limeade offerings with ice cream, the company has announced. …

Douglas, Ariz., Carl's Jr. sets new company sales record

July 7, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — For the third time in seven months, a newly opened Carl's Jr. has set a company sales record. The Douglas, Ariz., restaurant posted…

Bojangles' promotes Jordan to SVP/CFO

July 7, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has named John Jordan as senior vice president of finance/chief financial officer.   Jordan, who joined…

Dippin' Dots to offer virtual gift cards

July 7, 2009

PORTLAND, Maine — CashStar, the interactive gift card and incentives company, has announced that it has been selected by Dippin' Dots Inc. to provide a virtual…

Burger King advertising in Spain angers Hindus

July 7, 2009

Upset over an advertisement in Spain that depicted the Hindu goddess Lakshmi seated atop a meat sandwich, leaders of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) have…

GE Energy debuts new LED lamps for restaurants

July 7, 2009

CLEVELAND — GE Consumer & Industrial has introduced two new lamps that enable restaurants and other commercial customers to make significant strides toward…

Auntie Anne's franchisee drives sales with electric car

The vehicle is used to deliver freshly made products to busy spots in a local shopping outlet.

White House outlines U.S. food safety upgrade

July 7, 2009

  Vice President Joe Biden, Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack have announced the key findings of…

Subway partners with National Geographic Kids

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — National Geographic Kids magazine has collaborated with Subway restaurants for The Subway Kids Taste for Adventure campaign, the company has…

Dairy Queen to host 2nd annual Girl Scout Appreciation Week

July 6, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will celebrate 3.4 million girl and adult Girl Scouts for their commitment to community service and leadership during the Second…

'Green' McDonald's to offer EV Charging Stations

July 6, 2009

CARY, N.C. — NovaCharge, a leader in the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, and McDonald's Corp., have announced the deployment of electric vehicle…

NexCen Brands adds franchise Web portal

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the launch of its NexCen Franchise Portal, a new Web site for prospective entrepreneurs interested in securing a…