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Arby's promos Roastburgers with giveaway
March 4, 2009
ATLANTA — To celebrate the launch of its Roastburger sandwiches, which feature oven roasted, freshly sliced roast beef and classic burger toppings, Arby's will…
read nowBurger King, Jack to present at investment conferences
March 4, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that the company will participate in the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Consumer Conference March 11 at…
read nowBurger King kicks off Latin bands contest
March 4, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. will showcase the hottest new Latino musical talent during its third annual Tu Ciudad, Tu Música promotional tour, the company has…
read nowNRA, Healthy Dining redesign online resource offerings
March 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — California-based Healthy Dining and the National Restaurant Association have announced the launch of the expanded and redesigned…
read nowAsk the Experts: What is driving the interest in sustainability?
March 4, 2009
Sustainability goes beyond taking energy-saving steps to embracing an in-depth approach that looks to the company's — and the Earth's — current and future…
read nowWhite Castle switches to Zimmerman for creative
March 4, 2009
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Zimmerman has been tapped as the full-service creative agency for the White Castle restaurant chain, the company has announced. …
read nowMarble Slab Creamery moves into United Kingdom
March 4, 2009
NEW YORK — Marble Slab Creamery has openend its first franchised store in the United Kingdom, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. has announced. The store opened…
read nowWienerschnitzel in aggressive promo for jumbo chili dog
March 3, 2009
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Wienerschnitzel has launched its Big Original Chili Dog, an 84-percent-larger version of its famous grilled Original Chili Dog. The…
read nowDairy Queen's new online game tied to value meal
March 3, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has unveiled an online game to support its recently introduced Sweet Deals permanent value menu, the company has announced. The game…
read nowCarl's Jr. hurt by competitors' discounting, Hardee's comps up
March 3, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Period one same-store sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 23 for Carl's Jr. were down 0.6 percent and up 3.2 percent at Hardee's, parent…
read nowWash. Dairy Queen investigated for toxic malts
March 3, 2009
KOMO 4 News (Seattle) reports that Ferndale, Wash., police are investigating two separate incidents at a local Dairy Queen in which two customers became…
read nowMore states propose menu labeling laws
March 3, 2009
More states continue to look at menu labeling legislation as the National Restaurant Association continues to support the LEAN Act, a national menu labeling…
read nowBurger King franchisee encouraged by Q4 results
March 3, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Carrols Corp., the largest Burger King franchisee and owner and operator of two fast casaul…
read nowMcDonald's offers gift card to customer arrested for 911 complaint
March 3, 2009
Fox News has reported that McDonald's has sent a gift card for a free meal to a Florida woman arrested after calling 911 three times to report the Fort Pierce…
read nowDunkin' Donuts No. 1 again
March 2, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — For the third year in a row, Dunkin' Donuts has ranked No. 1 in customer loyalty in the coffee category by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty…
read nowBaskin-Robbins pairs with MARS for LTO treat
March 2, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has brought back Candy Bar Madness, teaming up with MARS to create delicious pairings of ice cream and candy-blended frozen…
read nowMcDonald's honors its top restaurant managers
March 2, 2009
CHICAGO — McDonald's has honored its top restaurant managers with the 2008 Ray Kroc Award, an annual performance-based award that recognizes the top performing…
read nowEnergy management system helps Wendy's franchisee save
March 2, 2009
Chain Leader: Emerald Foods, a Houston-based Wendy's franchise that operates 44 restaurants, has installed an energy management system that automatically…
read nowExperts differ on Jack in the Box viral marketing ROI
March 2, 2009
The San Diego Union-Tribune: Jack in the Box has used a variety of media to continue the "drama" of its fictitious mascot, who was depicted as being hit by a…
read nowNRA: Restaurant industry outlook up slightly in January
March 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in January, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
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