Sonic continues boom in Northeast

August 27, 2009

Sonic is making its move as a truly national chain with the opening of its first drive-in in Massachusetts, the 41st state for the chain's stores, according to…

Alaska KFC/Taco Bell helps pave way for more rural locations

August 27, 2009

A multibranded KFC/Taco Bell restaurant's grand opening in Kodiak, Alaska, last year set a Yum! Brands' corporate record, not only for its opening day but for…

CMG launches customizable mobile marketing iPhone app

August 27, 2009

Fort Lauderdale-based Cables Media Group has released its patent-pending fully customizable "In UR Face" mobile marketing iPhone application for quick-service…

Subway area developer appointed to Pizza Fusion board

August 27, 2009

Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has appointed Larry Feldman to its board of directors, the company has announced. Feldman owns exclusive Subway development…

McDonald's tries Dollar Menu at breakfast to wake up sales

August 26, 2009

Chicago area McDonald's have added a breakfast Dollar Menu to combat slumping morning sales, following the lead of a similar offer in the Seattle market…

Miss. Sonic franchisee ordered to pay $22K in discrimination suit

August 26, 2009

A Sonic franchisee in Lucedale, Miss., has been ordered to pay $22,000 as well as adopt and implement anti-discrimination policies, training and procedures to…

Great American Cookies intros Apple Harvest Nut flavor

August 26, 2009

Great American Cookies is introducing their newest creation just in time for fall — Apple Harvest Nut cookie. The new cookie, which debuts in stores Aug. 31…

Gold Star Chili launches dance video contest

August 26, 2009

Gold Star Chili is launching a digital advertising campaign for the Greater Cincinnati market as part of its "Flavor Fanatics" Celebration Dance Video Contest.

Whataburger adds contactless payment option

August 26, 2009

Whataburger restaurants will begin accepting MasterCard PayPass contactless payments at more than 500 locations across the southern United States. Customers…

McDonald's Angus burgers boost New Zealand beef industry

August 26, 2009

McDonald's is giving New Zealand's meat industry a boost with a deal to supply Angus beef for the chain's new premium burgers in United States, Canada and…

Winning Dunkin' donut creation now in stores

August 25, 2009

"Toffee for Your Coffee," the winning entry from Dunkin' Donuts' donut creation contest, is now available at participating shops nationwide through Oct. 6.

Solution helps stop drive-thru window energy drain

August 25, 2009

Energy management systems are becoming increasingly popular with quick-service restaurant operators as they work to control rising energy costs.   For example…

McDonald's ad agency uses Boston University class in commercial

August 25, 2009

Students in a summer Boston University advertising class will be featured in a reality-based TV commercial for McDonald's that is scheduled to begin airing…

Church's Chicken buys 23 Mrs. Winner's stores in Tenn., Ky.

August 25, 2009

Burger King won't abandon value as it ramps up premium rollouts

August 25, 2009

Burger King anticipates its new batch broiler, which is expected to be in all U.S. stores by January 2010, to be "a game changer in the fast food hamburger…

Value fails to improve Burger King's U.S. comps

August 24, 2009

The economic recession and heavy discounting by other quick-service chains has impacted Burger King's fourth quarter global comparable sales, Burger King…

Chick-fil-A kicks off college football season with giveaway

August 24, 2009

Chick-fil-A is again celebrating the start of the college football season with the the second-annual Chick-fil-A Kickoff football game by offering a free…

Jack in the Box launches instant-win for video game fans

August 24, 2009

Jack in the Box restaurants is hosting a new instant-win game targeting gamers. The new peel-and-reveal Jack's Big Rip-Off game features a variety of gaming…

Dunkin' Brands names two new SVPs

August 24, 2009

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has made two key additions to the company's leadership team: Christine Deputy, senior vice…

Del Taco extends Arizona Cardinals sponsorship

August 24, 2009

Del Taco has extended its partnership with the Arizona Cardinals Football Club for a second year.   For Del Taco, the partnership allows the company to reach…