Report: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

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May 19, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to market research company The NPD…

McDonald's kids' Shrek promo includes fruits & veggies push

May 18, 2010

McDonald's has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation in a promotion for "Shrek Forever After," the final chapter of the Shrek series. The marketing program…

Utah teen acquitted in McDonald's rap-order case

May 18, 2010

A teenager charged with disorderly conduct after attempting to rap his order at an American Fork, Utah, McDonald's has been acquitted, the Salt Lake Tribune…

KFC's 'Unthink' slogan not memorable, study finds

May 18, 2010

Catchy slogans have long been a key tactic for marketers seeking to encapsulate a brand image in only a few words. From Allstate's "You're in good hands" to…

Burger King Fire-Grilled Ribs push casual dining price point

May 18, 2010

While Taco Bell has created buzz with its $2 combo meals, Burger King's new Fire-Grilled Ribs is catching media and consumer attention for its higher price…

Bulking up the brand with a barbell strategy

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

McDonald's serves as a case study of best practices that brands newer to the game could learn from.

McDonald's kids' Shrek promo includes fruits & veggies push

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May 18, 2010

McDonald's has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation in a promotion for "Shrek Forever After," the final chapter of the Shrek series. The marketing program…

Utah teen acquitted in McDonald's rap-order case

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May 18, 2010

A teenager charged with disorderly conduct after attempting to rap his order at an American Fork, Utah, McDonald's has been acquitted, the Salt Lake Tribune…

KFC's 'Unthink' slogan not memorable, study finds

May 18, 2010

Catchy slogans have long been a key tactic for marketers seeking to encapsulate a brand image in only a few words. From Allstate's "You're in good hands" to…

Burger King Fire-Grilled Ribs push casual dining price point

May 18, 2010

While Taco Bell has created buzz with its $2 combo meals, Burger King's new Fire-Grilled Ribs is catching media and consumer attention for its higher price…

Bulking up the brand with a barbell strategy

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

McDonald's serves as a case study of best practices that brands newer to the game could learn from.

Burgerville implements Nutricate nutritional marketing solution

May 17, 2010

As restaurants are preparing to comply with national menu labeling requirements, 39-unit chain Burgerville is putting nutritional information in its customer's…

Jack in the Box gives specialty drinks the raspberries

May 17, 2010

As McDonald's moves forward with its national smoothie rollout and $1 soft drink deals, Jack in the Box also is strengthening its beverage offerings with a new…

McDonald's English workplace instruction program recognized

May 17, 2010

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) will honor McDonald's Corp. for its English workplace instruction program, English Under the Arches. The program earned…

Burgerville implements Nutricate nutritional marketing solution

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May 17, 2010

As restaurants are preparing to comply with national menu labeling requirements, 39-unit chain Burgerville is putting nutritional information in its customer's…

Jack in the Box gives specialty drinks the raspberries

May 17, 2010

As McDonald's moves forward with its national smoothie rollout and $1 soft drink deals, Jack in the Box also is strengthening its beverage offerings with a new…

McDonald's English workplace instruction program recognized

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May 17, 2010

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) will honor McDonald's Corp. for its English workplace instruction program, English Under the Arches. The program earned…

Tim Hortons working on international growth plans

May 16, 2010

Tim Hortons is developing an international expansion plan to complement its aggressive North American growth plans announced in March. Tim Hortons president…

Sonic upgrades soft serve to 'Real Ice Cream'

May 16, 2010

Sonic has launched its new Real Ice Cream, part of the company's turnaround effort focusing on the differentiation of its quality products. The new soft serve…

Tim Hortons working on international growth plans

May 16, 2010

Tim Hortons is developing an international expansion plan to complement its aggressive North American growth plans announced in March. Tim Hortons president…