Krispy Kreme CEO confident in brand strategy

Q&A with James Morgan outlines growth and new product plans.

Cold Stone, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory extend co-branding effort

May 10, 2009

DURANGO, Colo. — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. and Cold Stone Creamery have announced the expansion of the companies' co-branding option to several…

KFC sees silver lining in coupon disaster

May 10, 2009

Advertising Age.com: KFC spent months seeking Oprah Winfrey's approval of the Kentucky Grilled Chicken 2-piece meal coupon promotion. When approval came, the…

Executives to discuss word-of-mouth, social media marketing at NRA Show

May 10, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will gather executives from top restaurant companies for a panel discussion on…

InnoWare Plastic debuts two-color, eco-friendly container options

May 10, 2009

ATLANTA — InnoWare Plastic Inc. has announced the addition of two green material options to its popular OctaView line of take-out food containers – now…

NFA files class action suit against Burger King

May 10, 2009

Blue MauMau: Burger King's National Franchisee Association has filed a class action suit on behalf of all franchise owners against Burger King Corp. and its…

Jack in the Box Inc. to webcast Q2 earnings call

May 10, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. will release second quarter 2009 operating results after market close on May 13, and the company will host a conference call…

McDonald's U.K. hopes to advance its training offerings

May 10, 2009

The Financial Times: McDonald's in Britain wants to beef up its employee training programs. Last year, the company became one of Britain's first employers to…

El Pollo Loco winning this round of chicken war

The small, high-end QSR chain is waging a successful, all-out assault on KFC's grilled chicken line.

KFC stops honoring Oprah coupon, apologizes with rain checks

May 7, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Following an unprecedented and overwhelming response to a free offer of a Kentucky Grilled Chicken meal, KFC has announced that it can no…

U.S. sales help lift McDonald's April comps

May 7, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp.'s global comparable-store sales rose 6.9 percent in April, marking the 72nd consecutive monthly increase, the company has…

Tim Hortons Inc. Q1 net up 7.5%

May 7, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. has reported same-store sales have increased 3.4 percent in Canada and 3.2 percent in the United States for the first…

Subway, Burger King in Nielsen IAG's top ads for April

May 7, 2009

Advertising Age: Subways' $1 Footlong Sidekicks ad was No. 10 in Nielsen IAG's Top 10 most-liked new ads for the period March 30 - April 26. The ad introduced…

Va. man sues Burger King for not holding toppings

May 7, 2009

The Virginian Pilot: A Portsmouth, Va., man is seeking $100,000 in damages, plus legal fees and court costs, against Burger King for being served a sandwich…

A&W Canada celebrates 700th store opening

May 7, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has opened its 700th restaurant in Penticton, British Columbia, the company has announced.

Commentary: Time to UNthink 'free'?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A marketing expert weighs in on KFC's missteps with its Oprah-endorsed grilled chicken meal coupon.

Wendy's comps, Arby's Roastburger boost Q1 results

May 6, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s comparable-store sales are up 1.0 percent at Wendy's North America and down 8.7 percent for Arby's North America for the…

KFC contest looking for mom-themed tattoos

May 6, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This Mother's Day, KFC will honor those who display their love for their mothers with permanent or temporary mom-themed tattoos in a Mother's…

Boston area Cold Stones to give mothers free ice cream

May 6, 2009

BOSTON — Cold Stone Creamery stores in and around Boston and New Hampshire are showing Mothers that they are appreciated for their commitment to family and…

Yoshinoya opens four So Cal locations

May 6, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif. — Yoshinoya has announced the opening of four new restaurant locations in Southern California. The new locations are in the Los Angeles…