McDonald's sales growth to slow in Latin America

March 26, 2009

Bloomberg: McDonald's sales growth in Latin America will slow this year due to the recession, said Woods Staton, CEO of Buenos Aires-based Arcos Dorados SA…

Dunkin' Donuts retail coffee among 2008's top new products

March 26, 2009

Advertising Age: Dunkin' Donuts' retail coffee line, distributed through a partnership with J.M. Smucker Co., was one of the two most successful new brands in…

Ask the Experts: What are the safety benefits of using precooked meats?

March 26, 2009

When it comes to using raw meat products, restaurateurs face a litany of concerns when it comes to the health and safety of restaurant employees and patrons.

CKE's year-end revenues drop slightly, profit surges

March 25, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Despite a slight drop in revenue, CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, has recorded a 19 percent…

KFC to sponsor pothole re-'fresh' program

March 25, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is promoting its "fresh" campaign by offering to become a corporate sponsor in a pilot infrastructure renewal program designed to fill…

Hardee's goes Western with LTO Thickburger

March 25, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has added its own version of sister company Carl's Jr.'s Western Bacon Six Dollar Burger with the limited-time-only Western Bacon…

Everpure launches SMARTWORKS program to foodservice operators

March 25, 2009

CHICAGO — Commercial water-treatment products supplier Everpure has announced the launch of SMARTWORKS, a turnkey water analysis program that provides…

Auntie Anne's intros LTO Pepperoni Pretzel

March 25, 2009

LANCASTER, Pa. — Auntie Anne's is adding America's favorite pizza topping to its offerings with a limited-time-only Pepperoni Pretzel.   The Pepperoni Pretzel…

NRA readies for 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

March 25, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will be held this year May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago.   This year's…

Dunkin' Donuts projects double-digit growth in Florida

March 25, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Despite the current economic situation, Dunkin' Donuts considers the state of Florida as a continued priority growth market in 2009. The…

McDonald's McCafe beats Starbucks in taste test

During a QSRWeb taste test, McCafe coffees won over Starbucks regulars, but the chain's coffeehouse atmosphere is still preferred.

McDonald's vs. Starbucks taste test

Although McDonald's McCafe products were preferred over Starbucks, Starbucks continues to win with its customer experience.

Yum! Brands to buy stake in Little Sheep Group

March 24, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has announced that it has agreed to purchase 20 percent of the outstanding common…

Sonic coupons boost American Red Cross donor campaign

March 24, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — The American Red Cross and Sonic Corp. have announced the successful conclusion to their two-month "It takes two" campaign. The promotion, which…

Customer shoots, kills potential robber at Miami Burger King

March 24, 2009

Miami Herald: A customer with a concealed-weapons permit and a gun foiled a robbery at a busy Miami Burger King, fatally wounding the masked gunman and leaving…

Dunkin' Donuts moves into western Ky./Ind.

March 24, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multiunit development deal with Nita Patel for five locations throughout western Kentucky and…

Maryland looks to enforce soda fountain fee

March 24, 2009

ABC 2 News: The Maryland comptroller wants to enforce a nearly century-old law that established a $25 to $60 annual soda fountain license fee that many…

Jack in the Box to present at Morgan Stanley Field Trip

March 24, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2009 Retail Field Trip in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on March 31. …

McDonald's Canada to turn off lights in support of Earth Hour

March 24, 2009

TORONTO — As part of its ongoing efforts to implement energy-saving practices, McDonald's Canada will be actively supporting Earth Hour. By cutting lights for…

MonkeyMedia to host catering teleconference

March 24, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Monkeymedia.net has announced the next installment of its Brown Bag Lunch live teleconference series, scheduled for April 2 at…