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…

Church's signs new IT company

January 17, 2006

BANGALORE, India — Sonata Software announced that it has signed a deal with Atlanta-based Church's Chicken. According to the company news release, Sonata will…

McDonald's to sell spicy-chicken sandwich and an Asian salad

January 16, 2006

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. will begin selling a premium spicy-chicken sandwich and an Asian salad after sales growth slowed last year. The new sandwich…

KFC No. 1 in South Africa

January 15, 2006

In South Africa, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) was named quick-service restaurant chain of the year for the seventh straight year. According to a Moneyweb…

Chick-fil-A keeps it in the family

January 10, 2006

On Jan. 19, Chick-fil-A will open its newest freestanding restaurant in the market, but this particular location will have special significance to the…

Chick-fil-A to give away $26,000 in food

January 3, 2006

Chick-fil-A will give away $26,000 in free food Jan. 5. A one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A combo meals (52 coupons) will be given to the first 100 adults at…

AFC Enterprises appoints Mel Hope as Chief Financial Officer

December 20, 2005

AFC Enterprises, Inc. the franchisor and operator of Popeyes(R) Chicken & Biscuits, recently announced the appointment of Mel Hope as Chief Financial Officer…