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ASK THE EXPERTS: How will online ordering evolve over the next several years?
May 27, 2009
According to Food Action Group, 87 percent of consumers say they plan to use online ordering more in the future. How will that information impact restaurant…
read nowBurger King crafts three more better-for-you kids' meals
May 26, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced it has added to its BK Kids Meals offerings to bring to four the number of kids meal options that meet the company's…
read nowCKE Q1 blended-store comps continue decline
May 26, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc.'s company-operated blended same-store sales for its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands were down 3.5 percent for period…
read nowYum! Brands adds price to cash tender offer
May 26, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, has announced that it has priced its cash tender offer to purchase up to…
read nowNPD finds kids' meal popularity affected by economy
May 26, 2009
CHICAGO — It appears that today's kids are no longer won over by a toy nestled between their chicken nuggets and fries, or with the kids' menu, according to…
read nowMcDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes
May 26, 2009
The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…
read nowTacoTime launches spokesperson lookalike contest
May 26, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As the company launches its new Web site and Facebook Fan page, TacoTime also is introducing an online contest in search of people who look…
read nowQSR brands chase consumers' fickle tastes with new product lines
May 26, 2009
USA Today: As restaurants fight for market share during the recession, brands are rolling out new product lines that are far outside their image, from KFC…
read nowWhataburger assures N. Fla. stores will remain open
May 25, 2009
Last week QSRweb reported information from The Tampa Tribune about Whataburger closing all its locations in Central Florida. Pam Cox, group director of…
read nowWendy's to begin using eggs from cage-free chickens
May 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After lengthy discussions with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Wendy's has announced that it is starting to use eggs from…
read nowKFC pleased with grilled chicken sales
May 25, 2009
The Denver Post: KFC president Roger Eaton said the roller coaster of attention from the failed Oprah Winfrey-endorsed Kentucky Grilled Chicken coupon…
read nowYum! Brands franchisee deploys XFormity solution
May 25, 2009
DALLAS — XFormity Technologies, provider of restaurant analytical and reporting solutions, has deployed its Business Intelligence solution across Yum! Brands…
read nowStudy finds link between kids' fast-food diet and school performance
May 25, 2009
The Times Educational Supplement: A study conducted by Vanderbilt University has found a correlation between a diet high in fast food and lower academic test…
read nowWendy's to expand to Singapore
May 25, 2009
ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has signed a development agreement with Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd. to build and operate Wendy's restaurants in Singapore…
read nowKFC manager recognizes robber as fired employee
May 25, 2009
Memphis Commercial Appeal: A manager at a Memphis, Tenn., KFC recognized a masked man attempting to rob the store as an employee who had been fired the…
read nowMcDonald's USA in joint sustainability study of laying-hen housing
May 21, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's USA is entering into a commercial-scale study along with leading animal welfare scientists, academics, non-government…
read nowBurger brands announce conference participation
May 21, 2009
Burger King Holdings Inc. and Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. have announced that the companies will participate in the Goldman Sachs 2009 Lodging, Gaming…
read nowGold Star Chili to offer U.S. military Welcome Home receptions
May 21, 2009
CINCINNATI — Gold Star Chili will honor the men and women in all branches of the United States military who serve our country with "Welcome Home" receptions…
read nowTaco John's moves to social media marketing
May 21, 2009
Casper Star-Tribune (Wyo.): Taco John's is responding to Generation Y and Generation X by adding a new electronics strategy to its media arsenal. Taco…
read nowAsk the Experts: How can product giveaways expand brand awareness?
May 21, 2009
Rita's Italian Ice has been giving away a free cup of regular-sized Italian ice to all customers on the first day of spring since it was founded 17 years ago.
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