Burger King, The Pokemon Co. partner in BK Kids Meals promo

June 1, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Pokemon Co. International and Burger King Corp. have entered a promotional partnership that will feature collectible premium Pokemon…

Wendy's seeks amendment to issue debt

June 1, 2009

Reuters: Wendys/Arbys Group Inc. has said its Wendy's International Holdings unit was seeking to amend its credit agreement to allow it to issue debt, with an…

Fla. Subway employee steals $7K in fake transactions

June 1, 2009

Naples Daily News (Fla.): An employee at an Estero, Fla., Subway has been arrested for allegedly stealing $7,000 from the restaurant. The now former employee…

Oregon governor expected to sign menu labeling bill

June 1, 2009

The Register-Guard: The Oregon Legislature on Monday approved a new law requiring chain restaurants with 15 or more U.S. outlets to post calorie information on…

Man banned from Dunkin' Donuts for coffee theft

June 1, 2009

The Portsmouth Herald ( Maine ): A Portsmouth, Maine, man has pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor count of shoplifting after stealing a $8.29 bag of…

NRA Show: Clatterhead offers customer loyalty solution

Tom Gimbel, founder of Clatterhead, demonstrates for QSRweb the company's Amplify solution, a customer referral reward service that builds a restaurant brand's…

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Pretzelmaker, Pretzel Time kick off bonus pretzel offer

May 31, 2009

ATLANTA — Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time are offering a bonus buy special in which customers who purchase three pretzels will get a fourth pretzel free now…

Yum! Brands completes cash tender offer

May 31, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, has announced the results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…

Krispy Kreme adds Fresh & Fruity donuts for summer

May 31, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is kicking off the summer with new berry-flavored donuts and cool summer drinks, the company has announced. …

Baskin-Robbins launches teen volunteerism campaign

May 31, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins and DoSomething.org, a non-profit organization that encourages teen volunteerism, have announced the launch of the I Serve, You…

Carl's Jr. taps YouTube video creators in online ad effort

May 31, 2009

Adweek: Carl's Jr. is working with Google on a marketing effort for its Portobello Mushroom Six-Dollar Burger that involves popular YouTube video…

Burger King unveils new, upscale prototype

Still in the test phase in the U.S., the new design is expected to become the 'restaurant design of the future.'

Sonic sweetens up summer with free Root Beer Float

May 28, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Drive-In is kicking off the summer season with Free Float Night then with free drink upgrades through the rest of the season. On June 3…

Orange Julius to offer Light Smoothie giveaway day

May 28, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Orange Julius will host "Free Light Smoothie Day" June 19 at all participating locations nationwide. The event will celebrate the introduction of…

Restaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year

May 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Wendy's agency resources up for review

May 28, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc., part of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., is reviewing its national agency resources, the company has announced.   This…

Rita's finds that change is good

The Italian ice concept is thriving after a former Wendy's franchisee brought sweeping reforms to the system.

Burger King to shift ad focus to value

May 28, 2009

BrandWeek: Burger King Holdings Corp. is pushing up the date for its advertising messaging on value items starting in June, several months earlier than…

KFC not considering halal meat in U.S.

May 28, 2009

Nation's Restaurant News: KFC officials said it has no plans to offer halal meat at U.S. stores despite a test underway at eight London locations. That test…