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N.Y.C. councilman proposes QSR ban near schools
April 19, 2009
The New York Times: A New York City councilman has proposed a ban to keep fast food restaurants from opening within a tenth of a mile of the city's schools…
read nowPopeyes to offer one-day deep-discount special
April 19, 2009
ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering a one-day discounted special on April 22. "Popeyes Pay Day" features an 8-piece mixed Bonafide chicken for…
read nowPWP Industries creates 'green' Subway salad bowl
April 16, 2009
VERNON, Ca. — Subway has partnered with PWP Industries to make its plastic salad bowls and lids smaller and more environmentally friendly, PWP has announced. …
read nowBrightWave to boost Chick-fil-A e-mail marketing
April 16, 2009
ATLANTA — BrightWave Marketing Inc. has been selected by Chick-fil-A as its first e-mail marketing partner and agency of record. BrightWave, which specializes…
read nowArk. Taco Bell manager fights off robber
April 16, 2009
KTHV (Little Rock Ark.): The manager of a Little Rock, Ark., Taco Bell fought with an attempted robber and wrested his gun away after letting him into the…
read nowBurger King, McDonald's ads make viral videos Top 10
April 16, 2009
Advertising Age: Burger King's ad promoting its SpongeBob SquarePants kids meals special made No. 3 on the Ad Age Viral Video Chart for the week of April 6.
read nowPoll finds green buying power still strong
April 16, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- According to a recent national online poll, the economy has not dampened the green commitments of most consumers, and restaurants with a clear…
read nowN.Y. Tri-State McDonald's rollout McCafe line
April 16, 2009
ROSELAND, N.J. — McDonald's New York Tri-State restaurants have announced that they have completed adding McCafe espresso-based coffees to their beverage…
read nowInventory solution helps Dairy Queen manage promotions, supply
April 16, 2009
Chain Leader: International Dairy Queen initially had difficulty juggling its 20 annual national promotions, 12 of which are created around its Blizzard…
read nowAsk the Experts: Why is it important for QSRs to engage foodservice consultants?
April 16, 2009
It may seem counterintuitive to turn to a foodservice consultant in today's economy, but quick-serve brands often need the outside expertise to facilitate…
read nowTableTop media names David T. Miller as partner
April 15, 2009
DALLAS — TableTop Media LLC, creators of Ziosk, the first pay-on-demand and digital promotion device for the restaurant industry, has announced the…
read nowKrispy Kreme reports narrower net loss for Q4, year
April 15, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported a slight increase in same-store sales for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1 with a yearly net loss…
read nowNRA Show to reveal food and drink trends
April 15, 2009
CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will explore the hottest restaurant menu trends happening now, as well as the…
read nowBurger King to increase U.S. ad spend in 2010
April 15, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. will increase its U.S. national advertising expenditures beginning Jan. 1, 2010, the company has announced. With the additional…
read nowWells Fargo offers McDonald's franchisee loan program
April 15, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Wells Fargo Restaurant Finance — part of Wells Fargo & Co. — has announced a new McDonald's Loan Program featuring customized financial…
read nowBaskin-Robbins returns 31 cent promo
April 15, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins is bringing back 31 Cent Scoop Night, the company has announced. The company's third annual 31 Cent Scoop Night celebration will…
read nowBurger King Holdings reports preliminary Q3 results
April 14, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced its preliminary results for the company's third quarter. Revenues for the quarter were $600 million, up …
read nowTacoTime rolls out touchscreen order kiosks
April 14, 2009
SYLVAN LAKE, Alberta — TacoTime, a Kahala Corp. quick-serve restaurant concept with more than 350 locations around the world, recently installed…
read nowWestern Foodservice Show, Expo Comida Latina join forces
April 14, 2009
NORWALK, Conn. — The producers of the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo and Expo Comida Latina, a trade event focused on the Hispanic retail and…
read nowDairy Queen value menu drives Q1 sales boost
April 14, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has seen a 5 percent same-store sales increase for the first quarter behind the January launch and rollout of its new, everyday Sweet…
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