Chick-fil-A's lemonade adds SPLENDA

August 17, 2006

ATLANTA, GA — Chick-fil-A said it's adding SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener to its Diet Lemonade recipe.   Since Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A introduced…

Popeyes Q2 comps increase 2.2%

August 16, 2006

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its second quarter ended July 9, 2006. …

Jack in the Box intros Outlaw Burger and Outlaw Spicy Chicken Sandwich

August 16, 2006

SAN DIEGO —Jack in the Box announced the rollout of the Outlaw Burger and the Outlaw Spicy Chicken Sandwich.   Available now, the new sandwiches feature…

U.S. July-Aug. comps slide at Yum Brands

August 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comparable store sales at Yum! Brands' U.S. corporate stores fell for the four weeks ended Aug. 12.   According to a news release, comps at…

Old-fashioned principles keep Chick-fil-A flying high

A strong company built on loyalty to employees need never go public, says Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy.

KFC offends Chinese with 'monk' promotion

July 24, 2006

United Press International: Kentucky Fried Chicken is facing a backlash in China after the company used a long-dead Chinese vegetarian hero to promote a…

QSR franchisees sue parent companies

Major QSR brands are facing several lawsuits from their franchise community.

Strange News: Chicken mascot complains about treatment while in costume

July 23, 2006

All Headline News: A fast-food worker in Arkansas is crying "fowl" over some disrespectful treatment received while in his chicken suit. The man dresses up as…

White Castle creates Hidden Valley Ranch and Tabasco Flavored Chicken Rings

July 20, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle has joined with Hidden Valley Ranch and Tabasco to add two new flavors to their original Chicken Rings, available from July 2…

Yum reports modest 2Q

July 19, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands reported a good second quarter for the period ended June 17, 2006.   Worldwide system same-store sales increased 2 percent.   In…

McDonald's pulls Spicy Chicken after bland sales

July 12, 2006

Bland sales have led McDonald's to pull its highly marketed Spicy Chicken Sandwich.   Seizing the moment, Wendy's bragged about the success of its spicy…

Wendy's 'jacks' up spicy chicken choices

July 12, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is currently offering customers a chance to spice up their Spicy Chicken sandwich. As part of a limited-time promotion at most Wendy's…

Chick-fil-A 'mootivates' customers to dress like cows

July 12, 2006

ATLANTA — As part of Chick-fil-A's annual Cow Appreciation Day celebration, the Atlanta-based restaurant chain is offering a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch…

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits partners with America's Second Harvest

July 9, 2006

ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced a partnership with America's Second Harvest — The Nation's Food Bank…

Chick-fil-A founder gives employees marital counseling

July 4, 2006

USA Today: With a 57-year marriage as a model, the founder of Chick-fil-A wants to help the marital unions of his workers, too.   S. Truett Cathy, 85, has…

Church's Chicken signs new franchisees

July 4, 2006

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken awarded development agreements to four new operators. According to a news release, they will open 10 restaurants within the next few…

Arby's is thinking chicken

Chain became the first in the QSR segment to reach "natural" audience. Marketing campaign takes a stab at McDonald's and Wendy's.

Opinion: CSPI needs a reality check

Why did CSPI choose KFC?

KFC opens first restaurant in Vietnam

June 22, 2006

Houston Chronicle: KFC opened its first restaurant in Hanoi on June 22 and said it plans to expand into northern Vietnam. People packed the 120-seat…

Checkers Drive-In shareholders approve merger; company to go private

June 15, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. said its shareholders voted in favor of merging with Taxi Holdings Corp., an affiliate of Wellspring Capital…