Mall restaurants expect traffic decline

November 19, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: As retail traffic fell 12.4 percent in October compared with last year, restaurant chains with a bulk of their locations in malls and…

Consumer interest boosts sustainability, green efforts

November 19, 2008

BOSTON — Consumer interest in sustainability is growing and doesn't appear to be affected by the economy. As interest in green buildings has grown, the U.S.

Recession affects consumer recall of 2008 product launches

November 19, 2008

CHICAGO — Advertisers and brand managers have new challenges to face as Americans are less aware of new product launches than ever before. That's the key…

Jack in the Box reports 2008 earnings dip

November 18, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. net earnings for the fourth quarter ended Sept. 28 were up slightly, but year-end net was down 5 percent, the company…

Burger King limits sodium in advertised kids meals

November 18, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that it is limiting sodium in all of its Kids Meals advertised to children under 12 years old. Menu items include Kraft…

DT Research, Wowcard deploy digital signage at Philippine QSRs

November 18, 2008

HONG KONG — DT Research Inc., which develops information appliances for vertical markets, and Wowcard Inc., a service provider to restaurants, tourist…

NexCen Brands receives Nasdaq notification letter

November 18, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's, Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker and Great American Cookie, has received…

Heinz selected as best food company for consumer satisfaction

November 18, 2008

PITTSBURGH — The H.J. Heinz Co. has scored the highest consumer satisfaction rating of any company in the food manufacturing sector, according to the…

Ask the Experts: What is the secret to staying relevant?

November 18, 2008

Yum! Brands to expand Taco Bell overseas

November 18, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: Yum! Brands Inc. plans to build Taco Bell into a global brand with locations across the world, just as it has done with KFC and Pizza…

Carl's Jr. hits milestone in Mexico

November 17, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. is celebrating the opening of its 100th Carl's Jr. restaurant in Mexico. Located in Aguascalientes…

Del Taco promos value offerings

November 17, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco is introducing a limited-time value promotion for customers. The promotion, which begins Nov. 19 and runs through Jan. 6…

Mobile Dialog releases mobile marketing solutions

November 17, 2008

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Mobile Dialog has announced its self-service mobile marketing coupon solution and promotion tool for restaurant owners. The mobile coupon…

Organic Trade Association ramps up marketing

November 17, 2008

GREENFIELD, Mass. — The 1,700-member Organic Trade Association (OTA) is launching an extraordinary consumer marketing and public relations campaign that will…

Krystal debuts Spicy Southern Chik Basket

November 17, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. has introduced its new Spicy Southern Chik Basket served with Fiesta Waffle Fries.   A spicy, crispier variation of…

KFC named Super Bowl wing sponsor

November 17, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken announced the first-ever sponsorship agreement between the chain and the National Football League to make KFC's…

McDonald's raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities

November 17, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. month-long World Children's Day (WCD) is bringing awareness and raising funds to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities…

NexCen prelim Q3 revenues nearly double

November 16, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. revenues from continuing operations of its franchise business is nearly double that of last year, according to preliminary…

Report outlines food safety breakdown in salmonella outbreak

November 16, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Produce Safety Project (PSP) has released a report that outlines how weaknesses in food safety policy, organization and communications…

National menu labeling may be gaining steam

November 16, 2008

Reuters: As more communities adopt menu labeling legislation, a nationwide system requiring quick-serve chains to list calories on their menus could be gaining…