Dairy Queen introduces the Deeqs

January 31, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has created characters called the DQ Deeqs as part of the launch of a new kids program targeted to tweens ages 8 to 12.

RTI releases Internet-based TimeClock software

January 30, 2008

ATLANTA — Restaurant Technology Inc. (RTI) has announced the release of its new TimeClock software application, an add-on to RTIconnect, RTI's Internet-based…

Top QSR ads driven by health, humor

January 30, 2008

BOSTON — Communications & Brand Analytics, a Phoenix Marketing International practice, has announced that Subway received the highest marks in Phoenix's…

McD's names ParTech U.S. tech supplier of year

January 30, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has awarded the inaugural U.S. Technology Supplier of the Year Award to ParTech Inc., an international provider of point-of-sale…

Culver's teams with 'Bronze the Fonz' project

January 30, 2008

MILWAUKEE — With funding for the bronze life-like statue of Henry Winkler as his iconic TV character Fonzie, from the hit series "Happy Days" now secure, the…

Chick-fil-A marks 40th year of positive comps

January 30, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has announced year-end 2007 systemwide sales of $2.6 billion, a 16.1-percent increase over the chain's 2006 performance and a same-store…

NexCen acquires Great American Cookie Co.

January 30, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the Great American Cookie Company from Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC. The purchase price…

Burger King 2Q 2008 comps, revenue up

January 30, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced its second-quarter fiscal 2008 results.

QSRs feeding the faithful

Seafood offerings rise in popularity as Lent approaches.

Taco Bell asks writers for sauce packet text

January 29, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is offering Hollywood's striking writers a chance to win free Taco Bell food in exchange for text for the chain's Border Sauce…

N.C. city to crack down on drive-thru signs

January 29, 2008

WRAL.com: City leaders in Wilson, N.C., want to cut down the number of signs posted at restaurant drive-thrus. Officials are targeting fast-food menu boards…

San Francisco targets trans fats in eateries

January 29, 2008

San Francisco Chronicle: The Board of Supervisors recently voted to begin a City Hall push to remove trans fats from the food served in San Francisco…

Fans buy ice by the cup, bag at QSRs

January 29, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: For fans of chewable ice, some quick-serve restaurants are the way to go. Some Sonic Drive-In franchises sell it in cups and in bags…

Burger King Canada selects Radiant Systems

January 29, 2008

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the successful implementation of the Aloha QuickService Point-of-Sale and MenuLink.NET Back Office in 12…

Ex-CEO of Starbucks receives $1.25 million

January 28, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Jim Donald, former chief executive of Starbucks Corp., will receive a $1.25 million severance payment. He also agreed not to…

'McDiplomas' to be offered in Britain

January 28, 2008

The Associated Press: The British government is giving McDonald's Corp. the power to award the equivalent of advanced high-school qualifications as part of a…

Subway files suit against Quiznos

January 28, 2008

International Herald Tribune: Subway franchisor Doctor's Associates has filed a suit against Quiznos and iFilm over the "Quiznos vs. Subway TV Ad Challenge,…

Sagittarius names Shepherd chairman and CEO

January 28, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Nicholas Paul Shepherd has been named chairman, chief executive officer and president of Sagittarius Brands, parent company of the…

Taco Bell intros Fiesta Platters in Super Bowl ad

January 28, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. — On Feb. 3, 2008, Taco Bell will introduce its new Fiesta Platters during a 30-second spot in high-definition during Super Bowl XLII. Fiesta…

McDonald's to open 150 units in China in '09

January 28, 2008

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. plans to open 150 outlets in China in 2009, the company's top China executive said recently, as competition heats up in the rapidly…