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US romaine contamination problems: FDA says better labeling starts now
November 27, 2018
Federal food safety authorities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health officials have taken some…
read nowChurch's forms franchisee/leadership 'advisory' council
November 27, 2018
Church's Chicken has formed an Executive Advisory Council of franchisees and corporate leaders who will work over the next two years to build business and…
read nowChurch's CMO moves to same role at El Pollo Loco
November 27, 2018
El Pollo Loco has named former Church's and Texas Chicken CMO Hector A. Muñoz as the Mexican chicken-centered brand's chief marketing officer, beginning Dec.
read nowGlobal QSR industry to grow nearly 5 percent in 5 years
November 26, 2018
Between now and 2022, the quick-service industry will experience a nearly 5 percent compound annual growth rate, according to the latest research from Radiant…
read nowAnnouncing the 1st Mexican QSR wrapping paper wars
November 26, 2018
Regardless what gift-giving holiday customers celebrate, at least two Mexican QSR brands hope the givers will wrap their presents in food-emblazoned paper from…
read nowDunkin' injects sugar, espresso in year's end
November 23, 2018
Dunkin' is giving the holidays a sugar high with its annual rollout of seasonally sweet snacks, meals and drinks.
read nowTaco Bell unrolls seasonal surprise, 2 new test items
November 21, 2018
This Wednesday, Nov. 21, Taco Bell is not only unrolling rolled chicken tacos, but also beginning testing of two new menu items in the very different climes of…
read nowEl Pollo Loco features chicken tamale LTO, opens 2nd Grand Prairie store
November 21, 2018
Chicken tamales are a classic Mexican holiday dish, so El Pollo Loco is featuring the dough-wrapped poultry-filled pillows as a seasonal LTO, a news release…
read nowRestaurants pull romaine lettuce after CDC issues E coli warning
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 20, 2018
Updated: 8:30 a.m., Nov. 21
read nowTarget CEO to chair Yum Brands board
November 20, 2018
Yum! Brands, Inc. has named Target Chairman and CEO Brian C. Cornell to serve as non-executive chairman of its board, a news release said. Cornell has served…
read nowTaco Bell lets out a big 'peal' to announce big deal in London
November 20, 2018
Taco Bell rang its way into London Monday to alert the city's bewildered residents that the brand will open its first store in the British metropolis on…
read nowJack in the Box blames 'slow' September, aggressive market for rough Q4
November 20, 2018
With the sale of Qdoba wrapped up last March 21, Jack in the Box Inc. today reported 2018 fiscal year and Q4 earnings results, showing that the company's…
read nowNYC consumer affairs cracks down on KFC operator for employee violations
November 19, 2018
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs has settled with an unidentified Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee, which operates 30 of the brand's units in…
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KFC partners with Japanese fashion label on clothing line
November 16, 2018
Kentucky Fried Chicken is collaborating with fashion designer, Nigo's Human Made imprint, to give an extra crispy twist to the Japanese label.
read nowBurger King cuts itself a slice of Black Friday shopping pie
November 16, 2018
Burger King takes home this week's prize for "creative use of internet advertising" with its new promotion designed to do just that, while simultaneously…
read nowFrom ice cream-serving robot arms to 'future stores,' Yum China pours on digital charm
November 14, 2018
Yum China is pushing hard to establish primacy in the Asian fast food market, most recently with a series of digitally-enabled initiatives at KFC stores in…
read nowAmerican Dairy Queen kicks off 'hangry' social media campaign
November 14, 2018
The DQ system is launching three DQ deals connected with a social media campaign to find the so-called "hangriest" people during peak hours for those who are…
read nowOnline search results put Chick-fil-A at top of franchise heap
November 14, 2018
Chick-fil-A is the nation's most popular franchise when it comes to Google search, according to research conducted by equipment sale website…
read nowLong John Silver's hires Pizza Hut exec for COO spot
November 14, 2018
Long John Silver's has hired former Pizza Hut executive, Blain Shortreed, as COO, effective Jan. 1.
read nowDippin' Dots-Doc Popcorn menu puts pop in the dots
November 14, 2018
Sister brands Doc Popcorn and Dippin' Dots are partnering on co-branded ice cream sundae creations at their co-branded retail stores and it marks the first…
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