Taco Bell kicks off first cinema ads

June 28, 2009

NEW YORK — Taco Bell has debuted its first cinema advertising, promoting its "Why Pay More" campaign to push nine menu items priced at 79 cents, 89 cents and…

Atlanta-based QSRs outline R&D trends

June 28, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The directors of test kitchens for several Atlanta-based quick-service brands have shared upcoming trends in menu items. Trends…

Burger King Stacker 'transforms' in movie tie-in promo

June 28, 2009

MIAMI — To celebrate the movie premiere of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Burger King has announced the transformation of the BK Stacker into the BK BBQ…

How soda pricing is affecting QSR sales

Coca-Cola study finds increases in price have affected total check average.

Carl's Jr. to offer in-store media in 133 stores

June 25, 2009

DALLAS — Indoor Direct Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement with Carl's Jr. to bring its restaurant digital TV network to 133 locations.   The…

Dairy Queen to feature Girl Scouts Tagalongs Blizzard

June 25, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen is introducing the first-ever Girl Scouts Tagalongs Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard, slated as the Blizzard of the month for July, the…

Jack in the Box to add Diet Dr Pepper systemwide

June 25, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement with Jack in the Box Inc. and its franchisees that now includes availability of…

Customer sues Burger King over coffee burns

June 25, 2009

13 Central Florida News: An 18-year-old Osceola County, Fla., woman has filed a lawsuit against Burger King alleging an employee's handing her an unbalanced…

Krispy Kreme expands soft serve test

June 25, 2009

Nashville Business Journal: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is testing its Kool Kreme ice cream at three Middle Tennessee locations. The line of vanilla and…

Arby's franchisee finds ROI in energy management system

June 25, 2009

The Arizona Republic: An Arby's restaurant franchisee has saved as much as $800 a month per location in energy costs with Web-based thermostat controls.   FX…

Programs set to highlight National Food Safety Education Month

June 25, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 15th annual National Food Safety…

Tools help QSRs market their nutritional disclosure

Providers offer computer-based or online solutions to help operators use calorie counts as a selling point.

Organic and healthy food trends from the 2009 NRA Show

Wynnie Stein, chef and owner of Moosewood, and Steve Frankl (the Tortilla Guy), talk about organic food and tortilla wrap trends during the 2009 National…

America's restaurants: Serving our nation

This 6-minute video, produced by the National Restaurant Association, is a tribute to what restaurants do for the country — their impact on their employees…

Yoshinoya adds four So. Calif. locations

June 24, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif. — Yoshinoya has announced four new restaurant openings in their core U.S. market of Southern California. Yoshinoya's new locations are in Los…

Church's Chicken names new CIO

June 24, 2009

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken has announced that Partha Mukherjee has been named chief information officer.   Mukherjee brings more than 20 years of experience…

Share Our Strength to offer Great American Dine Out training webinars

June 24, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a week-long, nationwide charitable event in which thousands of participating restaurants…

McDonald's Happy Meal turns 30

June 24, 2009

CKE reports Q1 results decline

June 24, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced financial results for its first quarter ended May 18.   Blended same-store sales for the quarter were…

Burger King Singapore ad draws ire for overt sexual references

June 24, 2009

Bloggers worldwide have criticized Burger King for one of its latest advertising efforts, an ad running in Singapore promoting the BK Super Seven Incher. In…