Kahala Corp, Tim Hortons announce co-branding initiative

February 5, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Corp. and Tim Hortons Inc., have announced an agreement to test a co-branding initiatve of Cold Stone Creamery and Tim Hortons in up…

Technomic study: Calorie count on menus influencing consumer behavior

February 5, 2009

CHICAGO — A new survey conducted by Chicago-based foodservice consultants Technomic Inc. revealed that the mandated calorie disclosure for New York City…

Dunkin' Donuts to offer 99-cent lattes

February 5, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that small lattes will be available for 99 cents, at all participating shops throughout the New York Tri-State…

Five cool things at the NAFEM, FS/TEC shows

Equipment, technology manufacturers' new products pique attendees' interest.  

Atlanta-based chains make inroads in Middle East

February 5, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Atlanta-based restaurant groups, AFC Enterprises, Church's Chicken and Focus Brands, continue to add outlets in the Middle East.

Intl. Dairy Queen Inc. selects HyperActive Tech for drive-thru solutions

February 5, 2009

* Click here to view a slideshow of HyperActive Technologies.   PITTSBURGH — As part of an initiative to standardize technologies among its corporate and…

Burger King marks 20 quarters of positive comps

February 4, 2009

MIAMI — Comparable-store sales at Burger King restaurants in the United States and Canada grew 1.9 percent for the company's second quarter ended Dec. 31 and…

CRA, FoodCalc partner for menu labeling compliance

February 4, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with FoodCalc, makers of the online tool, MenuCalc, which instantly…

Dunkin' Donuts intros new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

February 4, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich, a sweet and savory, oven-toasted sandwich featuring cherrywood smoked bacon…

Tim Hortons announces Q4, year-end results conference call

February 4, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. will release its fourth quarter and year-end results Feb. 20, the company has announced.   A conference call discussing…

JStokes named Subway San Diego agency of record

February 4, 2009

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — JStokes has announced that it has been named advertising agency of record for Subway restaurants in the San Diego market. JStokes won…

Whataburger CEO appointed to Fed Reserve branch board

February 4, 2009

Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Thomas E. Dobson, chairman and CEO of Whataburger Restaurants, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' San…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's report 6th year of positive blended comps

February 3, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands have reported an increase of 1.7 percent in blended same-store sales for the year…

Study reveals higher proportion of restaurants not obesity link

February 3, 2009

Chicago Tribune: A recently unveiled study entitled "Are Restaurants Really Supersizing America?" found that the number of fast food restaurants in an area is…

Burger King goes snack sized with burger, breakfast sandwich

February 3, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has added two bite-sized menu additions to its menu, with the new BK Burger Shots and BK Breakfast Shots.   The new snack-size…

A&W rolls out new drive-ins

February 3, 2009

SAN DIEGO — A&W Restaurants has announced that it will kick off its 90th anniversary celebration by announcing plans to open 15 state-of-the-art drive-ins…

More states add menu labeling to docket

February 3, 2009

The number of states and communities considering bills related to posting nutritional information or banning trans fats continues to rise.   The (Louisville…

Yum! Q4 net slides 12%

February 3, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  Global comparable-store sales at Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands…

Dairy Queen turns to value menu

February 3, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has announced that all of its DQ Grill & Chill and Dairy Queen/Brazier locations are adding a new permanent value menu.   The…

Ask the Experts: How can operators market their sustainability efforts?

February 3, 2009

An important component of a sustainability program is letting your customers know about your efforts. Heather McPherson is the sales, marketing and…