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Culver's launches six LTOs for fall
September 4, 2012
Culver's is introducing six new, limited-time-only menu items for the fall, including the debut of a Colby Jack Pub Burger and the return of Sweet Potato…
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Chicken offerings highlight Burger King's fall menu
September 4, 2012
Burger King Worldwide has launched a new fall menu highlighted by chicken offerings. The new menu marks the largest chicken menu rollout in brand history.
read nowMcDonald's India plans to open vegetarian outlets
September 4, 2012
In 2013, McDonald's is planning to open its first vegetarian outlet in the hills near the Vaishno Devi, a holy Hindu temple in Jammu & Kashmir, India.
read nowTaco Bell adds cornerstone breakfast items
September 4, 2012
Taco Bell has introduced the cornerstone of its FirstMeal – the new A.M. Crunchwrap – and Mtn Dew A.M., a combination of Mountain Dew and Tropicana Orange…
read nowKFC's Chicken Littles return after 20 years
September 4, 2012
KFC has brought back its popular snack-sized Chicken Littles sandwiches. The recipe has been updated from the original chicken sliders available 20 years ago…
read nowRestaurant operator optimism slips
August 31, 2012
As a result of softer customer traffic and a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
read nowReport: Full-service restaurants fared better than limited-service in first part of 2012
August 31, 2012
Among 12 different types of restaurants tracked by marketing research firm CHD Expert during the first half of the year, full service family-style restaurants…
read nowIn-N-Out petitioned to offer veggie burger
August 31, 2012
Following a scandal involving animal welfare violations at a California slaughterhouse, Change.org has created a petition lobbying In-N-Out Burger to offer a…
read nowA&W Canada raises record $1.25 million for MS Society
August 31, 2012
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has announced that its fourth annual Cruisin' for a Cause Day, held Aug. 23, raised $1.25 million in support of the…
read nowOn deck at Taco Bell: Flamas and Cool Ranch Doritos tacos
August 31, 2012
Hoping to continue its momentum from the Doritos Locos Taco line, Taco Bell is currently testing new Doritos shell flavors -- Flamas and Cool Ranch. According…
read nowLaMar's launches presidential election-themed donuts
August 31, 2012
LaMar's Donuts has launched the 2012 Presidential Donut Poll, a reprise of the 2008 (unscientific) survey in which customers were able to select from two…
read nowStudy: QSR lighting, music affect diner satisfaction
August 31, 2012
A new study published by Cornell University's Brian Wansink and Dr. Koert Van Ittersum examines the effects QSR atmospheres – particularly lighting and…
read nowCheckers, Rally's up for sale by private equity owner
August 30, 2012
Tampa, Fla.-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. could be up for sale by owner and private equity company Wellspring Capital Management. According to…
read nowKrystal's mobile restaurant to support hurricane first responders
August 30, 2012
The Krystal Crave Cruiser is headed to Gulfport, Miss., to support first responders as they begin clean up efforts from Hurricane Isaac. This mobile restaurant…
read nowCalifornia McDonald's mark Egg McMuffin's 40th birthday
August 30, 2012
The Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich is turning 40 and McDonald's of the Greater Bay Area, in California, is celebrating by hosting trivia promotions through…
read nowBurger King promotes smoothies during Labor Day weekend
August 30, 2012
To help celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend, Burger King Restaurants will offer the brand's new Real Fruit Smoothies for $1 from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.
read nowSonic celebrates back-to-school season with new menu items
August 30, 2012
Sonic Drive-In is declaring Sept. 4 National Back-to-School Day and is offering its entire lineup of breakfast burritos for half price all day. Additionally…
read nowDel Taco signs 20-unit development agreement
August 30, 2012
Del Taco has completed a 20-unit development agreement with Larry Blumberg & Associates, a hospitality operator based in Dothan, Ala., that will take the…
read nowJersey Mike's growing in Arizona, Michigan
August 30, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs is steadily expanding. Next month, the chain will open its 16th Phoenix-area restaurant and its second in Michigan. The Phoenix location is…
read nowCanadian foodservice visits lead developed markets
August 29, 2012
Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography's economy, according to market research comany The NPD Group. For example…
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