El Pollo Loco adds executive chef

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January 26, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced the return of 23-year culinary veteran Jonathan Rogan to El Pollo Loco as executive chef. Rogan was manager of culinary…

GoRecommend turns fans into brand ambassadors

The CEM tool allows customers to share positive guest survey responses with their Facebook friends.

El Pollo Loco pulls back on Chicago expansion

January 21, 2010

In 2004, El Pollo Loco announced its plans for a national expansion, including entry into the Chicago market. Now, The Sun Times reports that two of the…

El Pollo Loco pulls back on Chicago expansion

January 21, 2010

In 2004, El Pollo Loco announced its plans for a national expansion, including entry into the Chicago market. Now, The Sun Times reports that two of the…

Study finds CEOs hired from within perform better in long term

January 20, 2010

Quick-service brands looking for a new leader to guide them back to positive results after the economic recovery may very well have the best candidate already…

Study finds CEOs hired from within perform better in long term

January 20, 2010

Quick-service brands looking for a new leader to guide them back to positive results after the economic recovery may very well have the best candidate already…

Franchisees sue KFC over grilled chicken ad focus

January 10, 2010

KFC seems to be putting all of its eggs in its grilled chicken basket, a move that hasn't sat well with a group of franchisees.   KFC National Council and…

Popeyes global comps down 1% for Q4

January 10, 2010

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported that same-store sales were down for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 27, 2009.   Global…

Franchisees sue KFC over grilled chicken ad focus

January 10, 2010

KFC seems to be putting all of its eggs in its grilled chicken basket, a move that hasn't sat well with a group of franchisees.   KFC National Council and…

Popeyes global comps down 1% for Q4

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January 10, 2010

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported that same-store sales were down for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 27, 2009.   Global…

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

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January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

Australian KFC ad draws U.S. criticism

The furor over a controversial international ad demonstrates how QSRs impact their global audience.

Australian KFC ad draws U.S. criticism

The furor over a controversial international ad demonstrates how QSRs impact their global audience.

KFC fires up new spicy grilled wing promo

January 5, 2010

KFC has introduced its new Fiery Grilled Wings with several promotional campaigns including a sweepstakes aimed at college basketball fans.   Promotions for…

KFC fires up new spicy grilled wing promo

January 5, 2010

KFC has introduced its new Fiery Grilled Wings with several promotional campaigns including a sweepstakes aimed at college basketball fans.   Promotions for…

Yum! chief exec among Harvard Business Review's top CEOs in world

December 21, 2009

David C. Novak, chairman, president and CEO of Yum! Brands Inc., has made the list of the Best Performing CEOs in the World, according to the Harvard Business…

QSR 2009: Five hits and a miss

Despite a tough economy, brands moved forward with new product lines and store redesigns.

Yum! chief exec among Harvard Business Review's top CEOs in world

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December 21, 2009

David C. Novak, chairman, president and CEO of Yum! Brands Inc., has made the list of the Best Performing CEOs in the World, according to the Harvard Business…

QSR 2009: Five hits and a miss

Despite a tough economy, brands moved forward with new product lines and store redesigns.