Burger King EMEA names new president

July 16, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the appointment of Kevin Higgins as president of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, based in the…

Krystal to launch first QSR branded energy drink

July 16, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. will launch the new Krystal Blitz energy drink in all Krystal restaurants systemwide Monday, the company has announced. …

Experts weigh in on adoption of mobile ordering for QSRs

Providers explain the benefits and convenience of the technology while one consumer questions the added value.

UK ad watchdog finds KFC 'fresh' ad misled viewers

July 16, 2009

The Herald (Glasgow, Scotland): KFC advertising in the United Kingdom has been criticized by an advertising oversite group in regard to misleading advertising…

NRA names educational foundation director

July 16, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Barbara Sido as its executive director, the organization has…

Burger King to open first company-owned store in Singapore

July 16, 2009

Channel News Asia: Burger King is set to open its first ever company-owned concept store in Singapore next week with plans to open another three to five within…

CIT bankruptcy would affect restaurant operators

July 16, 2009

Reuters: Lender CIT Group Inc. warned earlier this week that government bailout talks had ended, a move that could set the stage for bankruptcy. The potential…

Taco John's launches integrated social media, e-mail campaign

July 16, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS — Taco John's has launched an interactive campaign aimed at taking its e-mail-based fan club messages viral through text messaging, Facebook…

Dunkin Donuts adds Frozen Cappuccino to beverage lineup

July 15, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new Frozen Cappuccino, the company has announced.   The newest addition to the brand's lineup of iced and…

Christina Aguilera new face of Yum! Brands' hunger relief effort

July 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five–time Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera is now Yum! Brands global spokesperson for World Hunger Relief campaign, the company has…

KFC critics acknowledge grilled chicken's early success

July 15, 2009

Advertising Age: Advertising agencies, marketers and public relations experts have bashed KFC for its Kentucky Grilled Chicken promotion, from it "unthink KFC…

WaBa Grill taps DMX for mobile messaging campaign

July 15, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — WaBa Grill, a quick-service healthy teriyaki franchise, has partnered exclusively with DMX Inc., to launch its first mobile messaging campaign…

10 most dangerous foods to eat while driving revealed

July 15, 2009

CLEVELAND — Insurance.com, an online auto insurance agency, has released its list of Top 10 foods to avoid while driving, the company has announced.   Eating…

Del Taco adds taste of orange to drink lineup

July 14, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — To celebrate summer, Del Taco is bringing back its classic Orange Shake and introducing a new, freshly brewed Orange Iced Tea, the…

Yum! leads in restaurant re-franchising, finds Technomic

July 14, 2009

CHICAGO — An updated report from foodservice consultants Technomic found that many top restaurant franchisors reduced corporate ownership of retail units in…

Checkers/Rally's adopts RTIconnect back office solution

July 14, 2009

ATLANTA — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., parent company of both Checkers and Rally's concepts, has selected RTIconnect software for its back office in its…

Burger King to resort to double cheeseburger coupon

July 14, 2009

Advertising Age.com: Burger King franchisees recently have twice voted down the company's attempt to offer a double cheeseburger for a dollar on its value…

Yum! comps slip on Pizza Hut decline

July 14, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Comparable-store sales at U.S. restaurants operated by Yum! Brands Inc. declined 1 percent in the second quarter ended June 13, the company…

Whataburger workers fired after falling for prank

July 14, 2009

KOAT 7 (Albuquerque, N.M.): Two employees at an Albuquerque, N.M., Whataburger said they were fired after a caller pretending to be company upper management…

Fired Jack in the Box employee goes on rampage

July 14, 2009

KXII First 12 News (Gainesville, Texas): An employee at a Gainesville, Texas, Jack in the Box reacted strongly to learning he had been fired, destroying…