Study examines consumers' changing snack habits

March 28, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have been adding snack-size options to the menus in recent years, and a new report shows that consumer demand for the items continues…

Former McDonald's CMO Lamar inducted into Ad Hall of Fame

March 28, 2010

William "Bill" Lamar, former chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA, was honored recently with one of the advertising industry's most prestigious…

Police investigate Mich. Burger King employee after Facebook post

March 28, 2010

A Burger King employee's Facebook post has led to a police investigation of possible food tampering, according to WPBF news. The employee of a Detroit metro…

Burger King muffin sandwich takes aim at McDonald's

As the breakfast wars ramp up, Burger King launches a value sandwich and a breakfast bowl.

CKE Restaurants approves QSR Automations kitchen automation solution

March 28, 2010

QSR Automations, a leading provider of in-store, online, and mobile connected technology solutions for hospitality businesses worldwide, has completed a…

Congress approves fixes to health care bill

March 28, 2010

Congress passed the final bit of legislation regarding health care reform late last week, and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Tuesday.

Whataburger promos new cookies with milk giveaway

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March 28, 2010

Whataburger is promoting its new cookies by giving customers free milk with any cookie purchased from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 30 and March 31. Customers can…

'Best-in-Class' advertisers targeted Hispanics more in 2009

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March 28, 2010

Facing a bleak 2009, the top 500 advertisers allocated 5.4 percent of ad dollars during last year's recession to reach and connect with Hispanic consumers…

Study examines consumers' changing snack habits

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March 28, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have been adding snack-size options to the menus in recent years, and a new report shows that consumer demand for the items continues…

Former McDonald's CMO Lamar inducted into Ad Hall of Fame

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March 28, 2010

William "Bill" Lamar, former chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA, was honored recently with one of the advertising industry's most prestigious…

Police investigate Mich. Burger King employee after Facebook post

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March 28, 2010

A Burger King employee's Facebook post has led to a police investigation of possible food tampering, according to WPBF news. The employee of a Detroit metro…

Burger King muffin sandwich takes aim at McDonald's

As the breakfast wars ramp up, Burger King launches a value sandwich and a breakfast bowl.

CKE Restaurants approves QSR Automations kitchen automation solution

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March 28, 2010

QSR Automations, a leading provider of in-store, online, and mobile connected technology solutions for hospitality businesses worldwide, has completed a…

Congress approves fixes to health care bill

March 28, 2010

Congress passed the final bit of legislation regarding health care reform late last week, and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Tuesday.

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

Technomic: 2009 chain sales fall but there were bright spots

March 25, 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a decline in sales, posting 0.8 percent annual sales decline in 2009. According to data released today by…

CKE counts on 'quality at a value' focus to boost comps

March 25, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors on the company's fourth quarter and fiscal year conference call Thursday that he feels the company's two…

NexCen Brands FY09 revenues down 4%

March 25, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. NexCen…

Lawmakers take aim at QSRs for childhood obesity connection

March 25, 2010

As the U.S. Senate takes up the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 to improve nutrition and food safety in school lunches, some local lawmakers have…

New pasta QSR has long heritage behind it

Antonio D'Alelio has been wholesaling his mother's pasta for years. Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express could make hers a household name.