Wis. Arby's pilots WAND Digital Restaurant

April 27, 2010

Arby's franchisee Carish Inc., the company's second largest franchisee with 70 stores in eight states, is working with WAND Corp. to test the technology…

Dunkin' Donuts again open in Russia

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April 27, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts will soon open the first of 20 planned stores in Russia after an 11-year absence. The first restaurant in Moscow, located on Novy Arbat Street…

Santa Clara County, Calif., bans toys in high-calorie kids' meals

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April 27, 2010

Santa Clara County, Calif., legislators are hoping to change the way kids approach fast food with the passage of a law banning restaurants from giving away…

Hardee's P3 comps up, Carl's Jr. down 8.7%

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April 27, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., which is in the midst of a merger deal with Apollo Management, has released its period three company-operated same-store sales results…

Wis. Arby's pilots WAND Digital Restaurant

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April 27, 2010

Arby's franchisee Carish Inc., the company's second largest franchisee with 70 stores in eight states, is working with WAND Corp. to test the technology…

Burger King intros LTO Whiplash Whopper for 'Iron Man 2' promo

April 26, 2010

Burger King Corp. is launching its new Whiplash Whopper to tie in with the national promotion of the release of "Iron Man 2." The action film opens in theaters…

McDonald's frappe rollout progresses, rival QSRs ready

April 26, 2010

McDonald's launch of its new McCafe Frappe blended-ice beverages is progressing across the country as it prepares for the national launch. Meanwhile, other…

Jack in the Box adds LTO mix-&-match value menu

April 26, 2010

Jack in the Box restaurants have kicked off a new way to promote value with a mix-and-match deal. The Pick 3 for $3 promotion allows guests to mix and match…

QSRs kick off cause marketing efforts

April 26, 2010

Several quick-service brands from various segments have launched cause-marketing campaigns. Here's a roundup:   Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. is once again…

Subway, other restaurants join NYC's National Salt Reduction Initiative

April 26, 2010

As the Food and Drug Administration prepares to take action on recommendations made by the Institute of Medicine, New York City is moving forward with its…

Burger King intros LTO Whiplash Whopper for 'Iron Man 2' promo

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April 26, 2010

Burger King Corp. is launching its new Whiplash Whopper to tie in with the national promotion of the release of "Iron Man 2." The action film opens in theaters…

McDonald's frappe rollout progresses, rival QSRs ready

April 26, 2010

McDonald's launch of its new McCafé Frappe blended-ice beverages is progressing across the country as it prepares for the national launch. Meanwhile, other…

Jack in the Box adds LTO mix-&-match value menu

April 26, 2010

Jack in the Box restaurants have kicked off a new way to promote value with a mix-and-match deal. The Pick 3 for $3 promotion allows guests to mix and match…

QSRs kick off cause marketing efforts

April 26, 2010

Several quick-service brands from various segments have launched cause-marketing campaigns. Here's a roundup:   Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. is once again…

Subway, other restaurants join NYC's National Salt Reduction Initiative

April 26, 2010

As the Food and Drug Administration prepares to take action on recommendations made by the Institute of Medicine, New York City is moving forward with its…

CKE accepts superior takeover bid from Apollo

April 25, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc. has accepted the superior alternative takeover bid that was made April 19 by Columbia Lake Acquisition Holdings Inc., an affiliate of…

Smoothie King launches superfood meal replacement bowls

April 25, 2010

Smoothie King has added to its line of smoothies and nutritional products with the launch of superfood meal replacement offerings. The new Fit n' Crunchy bowls…

Consumer concern over sodium not reflected in purchases, NPD finds

April 25, 2010

Even as the Institute of Medicine has recommended new government strategies for reducing sodium intake, consumers are displaying a disconnect between their…

Social media site MyBrandz finds McDonald's fans more engaging

April 25, 2010

New community site MyBrandz has caught plenty of consumer interest with its premise of bringing together fans to share their love of their favorite brands…

CKE accepts superior takeover bid from Apollo

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April 25, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc. has accepted the superior alternative takeover bid that was made April 19 by Columbia Lake Acquisition Holdings Inc., an affiliate of…