Jack in the Box goes tropical with new smoothie

April 27, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has launched its new Tropical Smoothie, the company has announced.   Jack's new Tropical Smoothie, made from a blend of banana and…

Chick-fil-A continues growth — with cash

April 27, 2009

The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.): Dan T. Cathy, Chick-fil-A president and chief operating officer, said that the chain is continuing growth slowly and…

Refrigeration options expand beyond cooling

Manufacturers offer solutions from colder hold temperatures to above-store reporting.

Krispy Kreme promos new donut, MINI Cooper contest

April 26, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is promoting its newest introduction, the mini doughnut, with a new sweepstakes that offers customers the…

Recession impacting teen spending

April 26, 2009

Advertising Age: Typicallly during a recession, teens can usually be counted on to keep spending. But research from Piper Jaffray finds that teens are spending…

KFC celebrates grilled chicken with UnFry Day giveaway

April 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is promoting the launch of its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken menu by giving guests a free grilled wing, drumstick, thigh or breast chicken…

Coca-Cola outlines McDonald's USA fountain, bottled beverage line-up

April 26, 2009

ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a 'refreshed' line-up of fountain and bottled beverages that will be added to McDonald's U.S. restaurants, beginning…

Coca-Cola outlines McDonald's USA fountain, bottled beverage line-up

April 26, 2009

ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a 'refreshed' line-up of fountain and bottled beverages that will be added to McDonald's U.S. restaurants, beginning…

Indiana Dunkin' Donuts, police in Special Olympics fundraiser

April 26, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS — For the second year in a row, Indiana police officers will stake out Dunkin' Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics Indiana.   On May 1…

Del Taco adds chicken soft taco, burrito value promos

April 23, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has launched the "Bird is the Word" promotional campaign centered around its popular grilled, marinated chicken menu that…

McDonald's to offer new KIDZ BOP Happy Meal

April 23, 2009

NEW YORK — KIDZ BOP, a popular music product for kids ages five to 12, and McDonald's have partnered for the first time to create new KIDZ BOP-themed…

Popeyes says one-day discount deal pays off

April 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Avid fans and first-time visitors alike flocked to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants on April 22 for 'Popeyes Pay Day.' The national one-day…

Yum! crafts plan to boost brands' U.S. sales

April 23, 2009

CNN Money: Yum! Brands Inc. revealed a variety of initiatives aimed at taking on the competition, driving sales and managing costs during its first quarter…

QSRweb panel to feature vendor, operator perspectives

April 23, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — QSRweb has announced it is accepting requests for participation in the 'What QSR Technology is Right for You?' panel at the upcoming National…

CKE to present at Barclays Capital conference

April 23, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. will be participating in the Barclays Capital Retail and Restaurant Conference on April 29. Ted Abajian, executive…

El Pollo Loco challenges KFC to grilled taste test

April 23, 2009

COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco is pitting its flame-grilled chicken against KFC's oven-grilled chicken in a taste test, the company has announced.   "We…

Ask the Experts: How can predictive analytics help multiunit operators in this economy?

April 23, 2009

Making such decisions as which markets to enter and which to pull out of can be difficult for operators. A consulting service like Pitney Bowes Business…

Industry consultants can help QSRs with tough decisions

The economic recession means brands are making hard choices. Outside experts can help.

Popeyes' Pay Day draws crowds

One-day special offering of 8-piece mixed chicken for $4.99 — promoted mainly in TV advertising — hits the mark with consumers.

Yum! Brands Q1 net falls 14%

April 22, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W, has reported that same store sales were up…