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Burger King SpongeBob ad draws parents' ire
April 8, 2009
Marketing Daily: A Burger King ad promoting a new SpongeBob Square Pants BK Kids' Meal has drawn criticism from parents and the Campaign for a Commercial-Free…
read nowUlster County N.Y. passes menu labeling
April 8, 2009
Ulster County, N.Y., which is located about 90 miles north of New York City, has become the fourth municipality to pass a menu labeling ordinance in the state.
read nowAsk the Experts: Why is it important for QSRs to continue to refresh their brand?
April 8, 2009
As important as it is to maintain a company's brand, it is just as important to keep that brand fresh and up to date. QSRweb talked with Danny Meisenheimer…
read nowSkyline Chili inks QSR Automations, PCMS for kitchen automation
April 7, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Technology solutions provider QSR Automations is working with technology alliance partner and reseller PCMS to provide a complete kitchen…
read nowKFC sues supplier over flammable containers
April 7, 2009
The Courier Journal (Louisville, Ky.): KFC is suing supplier Paris Packaging of Paris, Texas, claiming its packages caught fire within 13-20 seconds of being…
read nowPa. Subway employee killed in robbery
April 7, 2009
WJAC TV (Johnstown, Pa.): A robbery at an Altoona, Pa., Subway restaurant ended with one employee dead, another wounded and an innocent bystander dead. The…
read nowFranchisors make bold moves to aid franchisees in tough economy
April 7, 2009
Lansing State Journal: Franchisors are beginning to take aggressive steps in order to help their franchisees weather the economic recession. Tactics include…
read nowW.Va., Mass. town quash menu labeling proposals
April 7, 2009
The Charleston Gazette: Members of the West Virginia House Government Organization Committee ate breakfast biscuits from Tudor's Biscuit World and McDonald's…
read nowA&W adds four new drink offerings
April 6, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A&W Restaurants has introduced four new products to its Sweets & Treats line in its Midwest and Northwest markets, the company has…
read nowCarvel Ice Cream promos new blended drink
April 6, 2009
ATLANTA — To celebrate 75 years of serving frozen desserts, Carvel Ice Cream will be hosting a new product giveaway. On April 30 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at…
read nowResearch and Markets offers KFC Benchmark Analysis
April 6, 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new company profile "KFC Benchmark Analysis" to its offering. …
read nowDunkin' Donuts to expand into Chattanooga, Tenn.
April 6, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with Bluemont Group LLC to develop in Chattanooga, Tenn.
read nowFood safety tightens under Obama administration
April 6, 2009
The New York Times: As evidenced by the recent pistachio recall despite no confirmed illnesses, the Obama administration is substantially changing the way the…
read nowNeb. woman killed by falling Taco Bell sign
April 5, 2009
North Platte Bulletin (Neb.): A Nebraska woman was killed last week as strong winds blew over a North Platte, Neb., Taco Bell sign. The woman and her husband…
read nowWendy's value message not enough
April 5, 2009
Advertising Age: Effective marketing during the recession means communicating assurance or value with innovation. Advertising Age examined 10 case studies from…
read nowWelltech Bistro launches menu consulting services Web site
April 5, 2009
Montclair, N.J. -- Welltech Bistro, a division of the consulting company Welltech Solutions, has launched its Web site, which provides menu labeling services…
read nowN.Y. Restaurant Association closes 2 offices
April 2, 2009
The Business Review (Albany, N.Y.): The New York State Restaurant Association has closed its Rochester and Long Island offices due to a 10 percent decline in…
read nowHartman Group webinar to focus on building a better restaurant brand
April 2, 2009
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Consumer research firm The Hartman Group is hosting a free webinar April 16 that will explain its point of view on how customers' lives are…
read nowQSRs giving away, downsizing menu items to boost sales
April 2, 2009
Restaurants from casual dining to quick serves are trying a number of tactics to boost store traffic and sales. In addition to value menus and promotions…
read nowNPD finds young adults a shrinking restaurant customer base
April 2, 2009
CHICAGO — In addition to a challenging economy, restaurant operators also are dealing with shifting customer demographics as parents decide to leave the kids…
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