Carvel promos new Flavor Shotz with St. Patty's giveaway

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March 16, 2010

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Carvel is offering customers a free shot of green at participating stores. On March 17 only, the chain will give away free…

More lawsuits filed against Ill. Subway blamed for shigellosis outbreak

March 16, 2010

The number of confirmed victims in a Lombard, Ill., outbreak of shigellosis has grown to 50, as two additional lawsuits have been filed against a Subway…

New reports forecast trends for 2010

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March 16, 2010

Two separate reports have been recently released that will help quick-service brands get a handle on the industry as they plan for the economic recovery.

QSRs find ROI in free-food prizes

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March 16, 2010

Restaurant chains, including a number of quick-service brands, have found the value in offering free food in giveaways or as contest prizes, according to the…

Burger King Brazil ad puts customers' photos on packaging

March 15, 2010

First there was Whopper Freakout, the award-winning webfilm by Crispin, Porter + Bogusky documenting actual customer reactions to the Whopper's removal from…

Wendy's, Burgerville launch NCAA tourney-inspired contests

March 15, 2010

Several quick-service chains have launched advertising campaigns and promotions tying into the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament, including…

Should your QSR be on Foursquare?

The location-based social media app has the potential to stand out from the pack.

Burger King Brazil ad puts customers' photos on packaging

March 15, 2010

First there was Whopper Freakout, the award-winning webfilm by Crispin, Porter + Bogusky documenting actual customer reactions to the Whopper's removal from…

Wendy's, Burgerville launch NCAA tourney-inspired contests

March 15, 2010

Several quick-service chains have launched advertising campaigns and promotions tying into the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament, including…

Should your QSR be on Foursquare?

The location-based social media app has the potential to stand out from the pack.

Breakfast daypart suffers as consumers cut spending

March 14, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have recognized the potential of the breakfast market, contributing to a record-breaking year in 2009 for new product introductions…

Breakfast daypart suffers as consumers cut spending

March 14, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have recognized the potential of the breakfast market, contributing to a record-breaking year in 2009 for new product introductions…

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Krystal honors biggest fans

March 10, 2010

Krystal has rewarded its biggest fans by putting their faces on its packaging materials. Each year, the company solicits stories from its most dedicated and…

In-N-Out No. 1 in Top 13's fast food picks

March 10, 2010

The Top 13 blog, known for its rankings of the best in pop culture, has chosen its Top 13 fast food chains.   The ranking considers "which restaurants we would…

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

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March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Krystal honors biggest fans

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March 10, 2010

Krystal has rewarded its biggest fans by putting their faces on its packaging materials. Each year, the company solicits stories from its most dedicated and…

In-N-Out No. 1 in Top 13's fast food picks

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March 10, 2010

The Top 13 blog, known for its rankings of the best in pop culture, has chosen its Top 13 fast food chains.   The ranking considers "which restaurants we would…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Jack in the Box moves to new fries

March 8, 2010

Jack in the Box is replacing its natural-cut fries with a crispier version, the company has announced. The new french fries will roll out across the system…