Meat eaters don't mind 'mad cow'

March 14, 2006

MarketWatch: The creeping spread of avian flu and the discovery of a third case of mad-cow disease in the United States apparently have yet to dampen the…

Chick-fil-A begins nutrition promotion

March 14, 2006

ATLANTA — March is National Nutrition Month, and Chick-fil-A is offering advice to consumers on eating right when eating out. In a recent national survey of…

Bird flu concerns chicken chains

March 13, 2006

New York Times: Yum! Brands KFC and independent French eatery Chicken Corner are among the chicken restaurants in Europe battling customer worries over avian…

Church's Chicken sales reach $1 billion

March 8, 2006

Church's Chicken is now a billion dollar business and has committed to double its size within five years.   "This day is the biggest milestone in the history…

McDonald's comps rise 4.7%

March 7, 2006

CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday global comparable sales rose 4.7 percent in February. The Oak Brook, Ill., hamburger giant said it saw positive…

Verizon Wireless wins contract with Chick-fil-A

March 6, 2006

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Verizon Wireless announced that Chick-fil-A Inc. has signed a two-year, voice and data agreement. Implemented in January, this agreement…

QSRs upscale to survive

From menu changes to more contemporary designs, the QSR is evolving.

Del Taco create "Jaws" ad to promote Crispy Fish Burrito

March 2, 2006

Del Taco updated its menu with the Crispy Fish Burrito. The new item features two crispy fish fillets, ancho chili sauce, crunchy cabbageand freshly made…

Sales soar at Yum! Brands

March 1, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Yum! Brands reported that blended comparable-store sales at its U.S. corporate units rose 4 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 25.    …

McDonald's takes $60 million in pre-tax charges

February 27, 2006

CHICAGO — An acquisition in Brazil and store closings in the United Kingdom will lead McDonald's Corp. to take about $60 million in pre-tax charges in the…

KFC ads target younger, tech-savvy crowd

February 23, 2006

Courier Journal: A new spot promoting the launch of the Buffalo KFC Snacker offers a $1 coupon for one of the sandwiches to those who can spot a message…

KFC and Long John's face zoning issues in Mass.

February 19, 2006

Daily News Transcript: KFC and Long John Silver's is trying to move into a Massachusetts suburb, but town officials are contesting the way the restaurants…

Bojangles moves to Mexico

February 15, 2006

CHARLOTTE N.C. — Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. announced a development deal with the Mexicajun Investment Group to open 10 restaurants over the next five years…

Chick-fil-A restaurant promotions reach $3 million

February 13, 2006

HOUMA, La. — Chick-fil-A will open Houma's first free-standing Chick-fil-A restaurant Feb 16. and will give away $26,000 in free Chick-fil-A food. Company…

Serving those who serve U.S.

Eating a Burger King Whopper or a Subway foot-long reminds Capt. Bill Roberts of home.

Yum! Brands post lower fourth-quarter profit

February 7, 2006

Forbes: Yum! Brands Inc. said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit fell 4 percent, stemming from an accounting expense for employee stock options even as the…

KFC teams up with Internet-dating site

February 6, 2006

KFC teamed up with an Internet-dating site, PerfectMatch.com, for a very unique promotion. KFC spokesperson Laurie Schalow said KFC wondered what daters really…

McDonald's sells more chicken sandwiches than competitors

February 2, 2006

DETROIT — McDonald's claims it leads the U.S. foodservice industry in sales of chicken strips and chicken sandwiches. The company said it sells more than 60…

Chick-fil-A Restaurant continues unique promotion

January 31, 2006

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C. — Chick-fil-A Inc. will open its newest Raleigh restaurant on Feb. 2, giving away $26,000 in free Chick-fil-A within the first 15 minutes…

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits chooses FKM advertising firm

January 23, 2006

ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits selected Fogarty Klein Monroe as its new national creative advertising agency. The agency will begin working…