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Cage Match: McDonald's shareholders vote down proposal
August 15, 2010
McDonald's eggs will not be cage-free, after all. Shareholders for the chain voted against a proposal to buy at least 5 percent of its eggs from cage-free…
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Carl's Jr.'s interpretation of the Philly includes a burger twist
August 15, 2010
Carl's Jr. has added a special twist to its Philly cheesesteak - a burger. The restaurant introduced the Philly Cheesesteak Burger to its menu, with thinly…
read nowBurger King Corp. taps into the WWE game
August 15, 2010
Burger King Corp. has announced an in-restaurant promotion with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) that will take place from Aug. 23 to Sept. 12 in about…
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Healthy incentive: High-impact loyalty programs still uncommon at QSRs
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Technology advances and centralized software may encourage more operators to offer customer benefits.
read nowBurger King Taiwan taps into New Zealand Beef
August 12, 2010
Burger King restaurants in Taiwan are working with Beef + Lamb New Zealand to promote grass-fed meat in their products.
read nowMcLane Foodservice chosen for supply chain services at Jack in the Box
August 11, 2010
About 160 franchised Jack in the Box restaurants will rely on McClane Foodservice for its supply chain services. These Jack in the Box franchisees are…
read nowMcDonald's gets a jump start on breakfast
August 11, 2010
According to market research firm The NPD Group, breakfast accounted for nearly 60 percent of the restaurant industry's traffic increase throughout the past…
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Wendy's/Arby's Group earnings continue to fall
August 11, 2010
Sales at Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. continued to decline in the second quarter, however the company remains optimistic that its turnaround efforts are taking…
read nowChick-fil-A marks milestone opening
August 11, 2010
Chick-fil-A is spreading its wings. The chain celebrated the opening of its 1,500th restaurant today in downtown Los Angeles.
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Wendy's/Arby's inks another international development deal
August 10, 2010
One day after announcing a 180 dual-branded restaurant agreement in Russia, Wendy's/Arby's International has signed a long-term development agreement in the…
read nowSan Francisco proposes toy ban in kids' meals
August 10, 2010
Kids in San Francisco may have to rely on their toys at home for mealtime entertainment. A proposal introduced Aug. 10 calls for a toy ban in kids' meals at…
read nowWill the McDonald's smoothie line cross the Atlantic?
August 10, 2010
The McDonald's McCafe Real Fruit Smoothie line buoyed the company's global sales by 7 percent in July, and now some analysts are speculating that the success…
read nowJamba Juice turns up the heat on smoothie wars
August 10, 2010
Jamba Juice has already responded to the McDonald's smoothie launch with a tongue-in-cheek ad introducing its fake "cheeseburger chill smoothie." The ad…
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Subway franchisees offering a car's-eye view
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Some Subway restaurant owners get innovative with the drive-thru concept.
read nowWendy's/Arby's International heads to Russia
August 9, 2010
Wendy's/Arby's International has secured an agreement with a Russian restaurant group outlining the development of 180 dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's…
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QSR breakfasts mostly resistant to inflation
August 9, 2010
As more quick-service restuarants join the breakfast club, a 2010 study by Intellaprice finds that most operators are conservative with their price points.
read nowWendy's taps Bravo Group to market to growing Hispanic segment
August 9, 2010
Wendy's International, Inc. has named Bravo Group to engage and attract the more than 45 million Hispanic consumers in the United States. Bravo Group is…
read nowMcDonald's wraps up its Angus line
August 9, 2010
McDonald's USA began serving its new Angus Snack Wraps today, emulating the chain's popular Angus Third Pounder in a portable, snack-size wrap.
read nowBBQ Cheddar Burger back on Whataburger menu
August 9, 2010
As Whataburger continues to celebrate its 60th anniversary this month, the restaurant has reintroduced its BBQ Cheddar Burger to all of its 700-plus locations…
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What's New in Retail Food Innovation?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
QSRs should embrace new distribution channels and co-branding opportunities.
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