$2 price point could be game changing, at least for Taco Bell

May 20, 2010

In less than a week, the quick-service industry has experienced two dramatic price-point shifts at both ends of the spectrum. First Taco Bell introduced the $…

MasterCard responds to Durbin amendment on interchange fees

May 20, 2010

In the wake of Sen. Dick Durbin's Debit Card Swipe Fee Amendment to The Financial Regulatory Reform Bill, MasterCard has issued a press release playing on…

Burger King, Taco Bell kick off summer promotions

May 20, 2010

Beginning today, Burger King Corp. offers thousands of fans a rare chance to "hit the track" with Tony Stewart as he races toward Victory Lane at the Daytona…

Sagittarius Brands recapitalizes as Del Taco Holdings following Captain D's sale

May 19, 2010

A day after announcing the completion of the sale of Captain D's Seafood Kitchen to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., Sagittarius Brands Inc. says it…

QSR Automations to launch ConnectSmart TeamAssist

May 19, 2010

QSR Automations will debut its new ConnectSmart TeamAssist software at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 22-25 at…

GRA report: People care about credibility of green restaurant claims

May 19, 2010

The Green Restaurant Association has released findings from a survey it administered to help find out what people think about dining "green." The company…

NPD: Restaurants likely to wean customers off discounts/deals

May 19, 2010

Restaurants across all segments of the restaurant industry offered a host of deals and discounts over the past two years to entice recession-ridden consumers…

Ala. KFC franchisee settles sexual harassment suit for $1M+

May 19, 2010

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based KFC franchisee Jack Marshall Foods Inc. has been ordered to pay a group of about 19 female employees nearly $1.1 million dollars as part…

KFC extends Double Down LTO based on popular demand

May 19, 2010

Despite criticism from health advocates and outright derision from some bloggers, the KFC Double Down has nearly reached the 10 million-sale milestone. As a…

HSUS, PETA to address Yum!, McDonald's shareholders

May 19, 2010

Two animal rights groups will be addressing shareholders of the leading quick-service restaurant companies today at their annual meetings.   As shareholders…

Report: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

May 19, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to market research company The NPD…

Sagittarius Brands recapitalizes as Del Taco Holdings following Captain D's sale

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May 19, 2010

A day after announcing the completion of the sale of Captain D's Seafood Kitchen to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., Sagittarius Brands Inc. says it…

QSR Automations to launch ConnectSmart TeamAssist

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May 19, 2010

QSR Automations will debut its new ConnectSmart TeamAssist software at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 22-25 at…

GRA report: People care about credibility of green restaurant claims

May 19, 2010

The Green Restaurant Association has released findings from a survey it administered to help find out what people think about dining "green." The company…

NPD: Restaurants likely to wean customers off discounts/deals

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May 19, 2010

Restaurants across all segments of the restaurant industry offered a host of deals and discounts over the past two years to entice recession-ridden consumers…

Ala. KFC franchisee settles sexual harassment suit for $1M+

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May 19, 2010

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based KFC franchisee Jack Marshall Foods Inc. has been ordered to pay a group of about 19 female employees nearly $1.1 million dollars as part…

KFC extends Double Down LTO based on popular demand

May 19, 2010

Despite criticism from health advocates and outright derision from some bloggers, the KFC Double Down has nearly reached the 10 million-sale milestone. As a…

HSUS, PETA to address Yum!, McDonald's shareholders

May 19, 2010

Two animal rights groups will be addressing shareholders of the leading quick-service restaurant companies today at their annual meetings.   As shareholders…

Report: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

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May 19, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to market research company The NPD…

McDonald's kids' Shrek promo includes fruits & veggies push

May 18, 2010

McDonald's has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation in a promotion for "Shrek Forever After," the final chapter of the Shrek series. The marketing program…