QSRs roll out sweet treats for Valentine's Day

January 27, 2010

A number of quick-service restaurants have introduced limited-time product offerings and marketing promotions to appeal to customer's sweet tooth and/or plans…

NRA, IFA respond to president's State of the Union address

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January 27, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and the International Franchise Association have each issued a response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union…

Aguilera, Ali create Yum! supported PSA for Haiti relief

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January 27, 2010

The Yum! Brands Foundation is underwriting a public service announcement featuring global humanitarian and sports icon Muhammad Ali along with multi-Grammy…

USOC takes aim at Subway ad for suggesting Olympic tie-in

January 27, 2010

Subway is one of a small number of U.S. businesses that are attempting to latch on to the upcoming Olympic fever by creating advertisements that relate to but…

Garrett out as Arby's CEO

January 27, 2010

Following a year in which Arby's failed to boost lagging same-store sales, Tom Garrett, president and CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., is leaving the…

Carl's Jr. helps grilled cheese grow up

January 26, 2010

The research and development team for CKE Restaurant brands' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has been getting creative with the trend of replacing burger buns with…

U.S. Foodservice creates new digital resource for restaurants

January 26, 2010

U.S. Foodservice has launched two new Web sites to help restaurant operators improve sales and efficiency. Foodsight and Beyond the Plate offer articles…

Burger King files suit against 7 franchisees

January 26, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has filed several lawsuits this month charging at least seven franchisees with breach of contract for not upgrading their…

El Pollo Loco adds executive chef

January 26, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the return of 23-year culinary veteran Jonathan Rogan to El Pollo Loco as executive chef. Rogan was manager of culinary…

McDonald's files trademark infringement suit against Chicago teen

January 26, 2010

McDonald's has filed a challenge against a Chicago teenager in regard to her use of the Mc prefix in her annual charity concert, according to the Chicago…

NRA, NRAEF and Share Our Strength launch Haiti relief effort

January 26, 2010

Building on the restaurant industry's continuing efforts to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti, the National Restaurant Association and and the National…

Carl's Jr. helps grilled cheese grow up

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January 26, 2010

The research and development team for CKE Restaurant brands' Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has been getting creative with the trend of replacing burger buns with…

U.S. Foodservice creates new digital resource for restaurants

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January 26, 2010

U.S. Foodservice has launched two new Web sites to help restaurant operators improve sales and efficiency. Foodsight and Beyond the Plate offer articles…

Burger King files suit against 7 franchisees

January 26, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has filed several lawsuits this month charging at least seven franchisees with breach of contract for not upgrading their…

El Pollo Loco adds executive chef

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January 26, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the return of 23-year culinary veteran Jonathan Rogan to El Pollo Loco as executive chef. Rogan was manager of culinary…

McDonald's files trademark infringement suit against Chicago teen

January 26, 2010

McDonald's has filed a challenge against a Chicago teenager in regard to her use of the Mc prefix in her annual charity concert, according to the Chicago…

NRA, NRAEF and Share Our Strength launch Haiti relief effort

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January 26, 2010

Building on the restaurant industry's continuing efforts to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti, the National Restaurant Association and and the National…

Hardee's doubles up with new biscuit sandwich

January 25, 2010

Hardee's has added a new hearty-sized sausage biscuit to its breakfast menu. The Double Sausage, Egg 'N' Cheese Biscuit features folded egg, two sausage…

NPD: Convenience not 'one-size-fits-all'

January 25, 2010

The quick-service service model is centered around providing convenience, with food served fast in-store or from the drive-thru. But as straightforward as the…

Consumers want more rewards from loyalty clubs

January 25, 2010

As more marketers turn to loyalty and rewards programs to spark business growth, a new report from the Chief Marketing Officer Council indicates that marketers…