Chicken News & Media

Playing chicken: Church's giveth and Chick-fil-A taketh away

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

On the heels of Chick-fil-A's announcement that its much beloved chicken salad sandwich will be dropped from the menu nationally on Sept. 30, competitor…

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Chick-fil-A delivers 'true' gluten-free sandwich

June 19, 2017

Chick-fil-A has added a gluten-free bun, now available for all of its sandwiches, in response to the estimated 18 million Americans who want bread free of the…

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El Pollo Loco lands 'deep in the heart of Texas'

May 30, 2017

Irving, Texas is the newest site of an El Pollo Loco location. Chicken Time Holdings affiliate, Chicken Time IV, LLC, is the franchisee opening this first…

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From burgers to pizza, it's all about the 'hot'

May 11, 2017

Two QSR brands are putting diners' hot and growing penchant for heat and spice front and center on their permanent menus with fiery offerings.

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Want to grow your brand? Know the 3 Cs

by Elizabeth Friend — Strategy Analyst, Euromonitor International

China, chicken and coffee are three factors driving growth and profit in the current foodservice industry, according to Euromonitor International colleague and…

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KFC commits to chicken without human antibiotics

April 7, 2017

By the end of 2018, KFC said all birds used in its US restaurants will come from farms where hens are raised without the use of antibiotics important to human…

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Cowboy Chicken, Elevation Burger execs: Pay supply chain due respect or pay consequences

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In a world, where customers are demanding that restaurants use ethically produced, sustainable and healthful ingredients, supply chain management has grown in…

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Burger King commits to making chickens' lives better

March 21, 2017

Burger King has taken a relatively major stance on animal welfare today, specifically, the welfare of chickens, which animal protection organization, Mercy For…

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The $210 million chicken: Subway sues over soy content reports

March 17, 2017

About three weeks after a Canadian TV station reported roughly half of the Subway chain's chicken is soy filler, Subway is raising some flap in the form of a…

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RBI acquires Popeyes for $1.8B

February 21, 2017

Restaurant Brands International stock is bouncing upward on confirmation this morning that the Burger King and Tim Hortons chains owner is buying the…

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Wendy's to chickens: 'Let's get small'

February 15, 2017

"Smaller is better" may not be a saying you hear much, but when it comes to chickens and their meat, Wendy's believes that is the case. The chain announced…

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Yum asks, 'Why shouldn't the chicken cross the road?'

February 13, 2017

Yum is taking its chicken show on the road, according to a conference call with the Louisville-based company's CEO Greg Creed Thursday, who said the company…

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All-organic drive-thru opening outside Chicago

January 31, 2017

An organic fast food drive-thru concept is rolling out its first location in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, according to a news release. The restaurant is called…

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Sonic board adds former Bob Evans CEO, announces dividend, bans antibiotics

January 20, 2017

Sonic Corp. added a former restaurant chain CEO to its board of directors today and declared quarterly cash dividend of 14 cents per share, according to a…

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Taco Bell puts chickens back in their 'shells'

January 11, 2017

Much to the chagrin of chickens everywhere, Taco Bell has figured out a way to not only put chicken in tacos, but how to actually make the taco itself out of…

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NRDC cries 'foul' on Burger King's antibiotic-raised chicken claims

December 30, 2016

The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is crying "foul" on the recent announcement from Burger King and Tim Hortons that the brands will stop purchasing…

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Pret a Manger 1st US chain to issue humane commitment for chickens

December 15, 2016

Pret A Manger is the first U.S. national restaurant chain to commit to improvements for the welfare of the chickens raised for its food operations, according…

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Pollo Campero adds empanadas

December 13, 2016

The Latin chicken brand, Pollo Campero, is adding empanadas to its menu, including a chicken chipotle and dulce de leche take on the stuffed bread pockets…

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A chicken chain 'phoenix' rises from ashes with help of a 'patient' man and a whole American Indian nation

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

This week, Beautiful Brands International signed an agreement with the Muscogee Creek Nation's Muscogee Nation Business Enterprise division to open as many as…

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Kentucky Fried Chicken offers date-night for a deal

October 28, 2016

Kentucky Fried Chicken has introduced a date-night special, $10 Chicken Share.

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