Subway again part of Pound For Pound Challenge

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January 6, 2010

Subway has once again partnered with NBC's The Biggest Loser and other groups in the annual Pound For Pound Challenge. The program, supported by General Mills…

Burgerville partners with local roasting company for new coffee

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January 6, 2010

Pacific Northwest chain Burgerville has signed an exclusive agreement with Vancouver, Wash.-based Portland Roasting Co. to serve its Farm Friendly Direct…

MICROS acquires interactive marketing firm TIG Global

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January 6, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of TIG Global, a group of leading interactive marketing companies for the hospitality and travel industries…

Sonic comps still negative in Q1

January 5, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to struggle with negative same-store sales as evidenced by results for the first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, 2009, the company…

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off New Year specials

January 5, 2010

For consumers interested in affordable better-for-you options as they begin the year, all participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the country are…

KFC fires up new spicy grilled wing promo

January 5, 2010

KFC has introduced its new Fiery Grilled Wings with several promotional campaigns including a sweepstakes aimed at college basketball fans.   Promotions for…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's P12 comps continue negative trend

January 5, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands continue to report negative sales results, according to the company's announcement of its period 1…

Wendy's intros Spicy Chicken Nuggets

January 5, 2010

Wendy's has added heat to its chicken nuggets with three kinds of peppers plus savory spices, combining the growing popularity of chicken as a protein at…

Sonic comps still negative in Q1

January 5, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to struggle with negative same-store sales as evidenced by results for the first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, 2009, the company…

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off New Year specials

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January 5, 2010

For consumers interested in affordable better-for-you options as they begin the year, all participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the country are…

KFC fires up new spicy grilled wing promo

January 5, 2010

KFC has introduced its new Fiery Grilled Wings with several promotional campaigns including a sweepstakes aimed at college basketball fans.   Promotions for…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's P12 comps continue negative trend

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January 5, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands continue to report negative sales results, according to the company's announcement of its period 1…

Wendy's intros Spicy Chicken Nuggets

January 5, 2010

Wendy's has added heat to its chicken nuggets with three kinds of peppers plus savory spices, combining the growing popularity of chicken as a protein at…

Burgerville adds Portobello sandwich, wedges

January 4, 2010

Regional chain Burgerville has introduced two new menu offerings featuring Portobello mushrooms: Roasted Portobello Focaccia Sandwich and Panko Portobello…

Taco Bell Frutista Freeze among top ads for 2009

January 4, 2010

Taco Bell's Pina Colada Frutista Freeze ad has been named the top scoring ad in the restaurant category by advertising analytics firm Ace Metrix.   Ace Metrix…

Burger King posts Gluten-Sensitive List

January 4, 2010

Burger King Corp. is making it easier for customers with specific dietary needs, including gluten sensitivity, to identify menu items that fit their…

U.S. Hispanics outspent other demographics in 2009

January 4, 2010

While the American economy floundered and consumers as a whole tightened their belts, the growth in Hispanic spending was twice the growth in general market…

Subway Real Estate, soldier settle Dallas franchise suit

January 4, 2010

Subway Real Estate Corp. has settled its two-year legal battle with a former Army reservist in which the reservist was stripped of his Dallas restaurants…

McDonald's Quarter Pounder inventor dies

January 4, 2010

Al Bernardin, known inventor of the McDonald's Quarter Pounder, has died of a stroke at the age of 81, according to the Chicago Tribune. Bernardin began his…

Burgerville adds Portobello sandwich, wedges

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January 4, 2010

Regional chain Burgerville has introduced two new menu offerings featuring Portobello mushrooms: Roasted Portobello Focaccia Sandwich and Panko Portobello…