Food Safety conference headed to Atlanta

March 11, 2010

NSF International, a not-for-profit public health and safety organization, is co-hosting the 2010 Food Safety Education Conference with the USDA March 24-26…

New Burger King snack chip flavors hit retail market

March 11, 2010

Leading snack food manufacturer The Inventure Group is building on the success of its growing Burger King line of snack chips with the addition of three new…

New hunting-themed QSR concept debuts

March 11, 2010

Hunt Club Subs N Grill, a new outdoor-themed quick-service restaurant franchise, opened its first restaurant on Jacksonville, Fla.'s, southside March 1. …

El Pollo Loco adds carne asada steak tostada salad

March 11, 2010

El Pollo Loco is expanding its steak line-up with a new limited-time Grilled Carne Asada Steak Tostada Salad. The newest entrée joins two varieties of…

IndoorDIRECT finds in-store promos boost credit card usage

March 11, 2010

IndoorDIRECT Inc., owner of the digital out-of-home Restaurant Entertainment Network, has reported that credit card usage increased by 100 percent in a test…

Forecasting Part II: Brand expansion strategies

While premium-focused Arby's is exploring a value strategy, value leader Taco Bell is looking at higher quality products. Which strategy will work?

Food Safety conference headed to Atlanta

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March 11, 2010

NSF International, a not-for-profit public health and safety organization, is co-hosting the 2010 Food Safety Education Conference with the USDA March 24-26…

New Burger King snack chip flavors hit retail market

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March 11, 2010

Leading snack food manufacturer The Inventure Group is building on the success of its growing Burger King line of snack chips with the addition of three new…

New hunting-themed QSR concept debuts

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March 11, 2010

Hunt Club Subs N Grill, a new outdoor-themed quick-service restaurant franchise, opened its first restaurant on Jacksonville, Fla.'s, southside March 1. …

El Pollo Loco adds carne asada steak tostada salad

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March 11, 2010

El Pollo Loco is expanding its steak line-up with a new limited-time Grilled Carne Asada Steak Tostada Salad. The newest entrée joins two varieties of…

IndoorDIRECT finds in-store promos boost credit card usage

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March 11, 2010

IndoorDIRECT Inc., owner of the digital out-of-home Restaurant Entertainment Network, has reported that credit card usage increased by 100 percent in a test…

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Krystal honors biggest fans

March 10, 2010

Krystal has rewarded its biggest fans by putting their faces on its packaging materials. Each year, the company solicits stories from its most dedicated and…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…

In-N-Out No. 1 in Top 13's fast food picks

March 10, 2010

The Top 13 blog, known for its rankings of the best in pop culture, has chosen its Top 13 fast food chains.   The ranking considers "which restaurants we would…

Steak Escape rolls out new menu, sandwich sizes

March 10, 2010

Steak Escape has expanded the size options for its cheesesteaks as well as introduced an enchanced menu. The three size options include: small (six inches)…

Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

by

March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Krystal honors biggest fans

by

March 10, 2010

Krystal has rewarded its biggest fans by putting their faces on its packaging materials. Each year, the company solicits stories from its most dedicated and…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

by

March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…