NRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment

June 22, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places…

Jack in the Box adds flavored iced tea

June 22, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Flavored Iced Teas are now available at Jack in the Box restaurants, the company has announced.   Jack's new Flavored Iced Teas feature chilled…

Burger King launches Transformers promo

June 22, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. is transforming its summer promotions with instant-win and online contests as well as a new burger, the company has announced. …

Culver's offers online meal nutrition calculator

June 22, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants has launched its Made-to-Order Meal Builder available at www.getculverized.com to allow guests to determine the…

Fungus could threaten world wheat crop

June 22, 2009

The Los Angeles Times: Crop scientists fear an ancient fungus could wipe out more than 80 percent of worldwide wheat crops as it spreads from eastern Africa.

Mintel identifies healthy food menu challenges

June 22, 2009

CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items…

Dunkin' Donuts launches online, mobile group-ordering app

June 21, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its interactive Web site and iPhone application Dunkin' Run designed to enable ease of online group ordering, the…

Can QSR premium burgers survive the economy?

For Carl's Jr., sales of its Six Dollar line aren't hurting, but combos and add-ons are faltering.

Jack in the Box finds buyers for C-stores

June 21, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for 55 of its 61 Quick Stuff convenience stores and gas…

Mass. KFC-Taco Bell awarded LEED Gold certification

June 21, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc.'s first building under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off instant-win game for new Camaro

June 21, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have partnered with Dr Pepper to give away six new 2010 Chevy Camaros in an instant-win game cup promotion, the companies…

McDonald's Angus burger U.S. rollout set for August

June 21, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's new one-third-pound Angus burger is scheduled to roll out in August, according to an internal company document obtained by the…

N.Y. county considers levying fast-food tax

June 21, 2009

Newsday: Nassau County, N.Y., has proposed adding a 2 percent fast-food tax in its budget plans for next year to combat falling revenues during the economic…

Soldier sues Subway over loss of franchise

June 21, 2009

The Dallas Morning News: A former U.S. Army Reservist is suing Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants while he was serving…

Court allows foodborne illness coverage in Taco Bell franchisee suit

June 18, 2009

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The Superior Court of New Jersey has ruled in favor Taco Bell franchisees who had filed suit when their foodborne illness coverage was…

McDonald's launches 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' promo

June 18, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has launched its "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" Happy Meals promotion, with the rollout to continue in stores around the world.

KFC kicks off Chari-T T-shirt design contest

June 18, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has launched a T-shirt design contest aimed at benefiting KFC Colonel's Scholars, a charitable initiative providing students nationwide…

Dunkin' Brands continues with growth plans, CEO says

June 18, 2009

The Boston Globe: Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis, who left Papa John's Pizza in January, has outlined the company's growth plans as well as plans for…

Burger King Corp. finalizes Apple Fries licensing deal

June 18, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has finalized its licensing arrangement with Crunch Pak, which will bring the brand's popular BK Kids Meal product, BK Fresh Apple…

Wendy's prices private offering

June 18, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (which will be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC…