Checkers/Rally's new burger offers 3 choices of bacon

June 27, 2010

Checkers/Rally's Drive-In continues to push discounting with its latest burger special. The new Bacon Choice Champs promotion features two sandwiches for $…

Sugar's comeback slowly reaching into QSR

Retail brands are using the ingredient as a marketing ploy, but cost and other factors may be holding fast food companies back.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill: A standout from the "me too" crowd

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Is there room for further brand innovation within the QSR industry that is already crowded with “me too” concepts? The answer is apparently, Yes! – Garbanzo…

Arby's adds LTO Toasted Sub and summer-themed shake

June 25, 2010

Arby's has launched two new limited-time offers: the new Steak House Sub and Strawberry Banana Split milkshake.The Steak House Sub, part of the Toasted Sub…

Trufoods' revamped brands ready for growth

The two-year-old franchising company has big plans for its four small QSR chains.

Burger King plans to complete breakfast revamp in Q4

June 24, 2010

Burger King is pinning its hopes on its breakfast program, with the remainder of the lin'es new offerings to launch later this year, the company announced at a…

KFC to repurpose Double Down as Doublicious sandwich

June 24, 2010

KFC is hoping to leverage the traction it gained from buzz over its Double Down sandwich with a new but similar offering. The new sandwich, known as The…

KFC to repurpose Double Down as Doublicious

June 24, 2010

KFC is hoping to leverage the traction it gained from buzz over its Double Down sandwich with a new but similar offering. The new sandwich, known as The…

Rhett & Link's McDonald's T-Shirt War video a viral hit

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June 24, 2010

YouTube comedy stars Rhett & Link's McDonald's commercial "T-Shirt War 2" has earned a spot on Advertising Age and Visible Measure's Viral Video Chart.

Burger King plans to complete breakfast revamp in Q4

June 24, 2010

Burger King is pinning its hopes on its breakfast program, with the remainder of its new offerings to launch later this year, the company announced at a Nasdaq…

Self-serve fro-yo Yogurtini kicks off franchising with Phoenix location

June 23, 2010

Start-up self-serve frozen yogurt brand Yogurtini has opened its second location, at 475 E. Bell Rd. in Phoenix. The new Yogurtini, the brand's first…

Self-serve fro-yo Yogurtini kicks off franchising with Phoenix location

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June 23, 2010

Start-up self-serve frozen yogurt brand Yogurtini has opened its second location, at 475 E. Bell Rd. in Phoenix. The new Yogurtini, the brand's first…

Burger King switches to whole grain ciabatta bun for grilled chicken

June 22, 2010

Burger King Corp. has increased the nutritional value of its Tendergrill Chicken Sandwich by switching to a toasted ciabatta bun made with whole grains. The…

Whataburger returns Chop House Cheddar Burger

June 22, 2010

Whataburger has brought back last summer's limited-time offer Chop House Cheddar Burger. The LTO began Monday and will be available through Aug. 2 at all of…

CKE posts $3.1M Q1 loss

June 22, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., posted a $3.1 million dollar loss for the first quarter ended May 17. Carl's Jr. continues to…

Burger King switches to whole grain ciabatta bun for grilled chicken

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June 22, 2010

Burger King Corp. has increased the nutritional value of its Tendergrill Chicken Sandwich by switching to a toasted ciabatta bun made with whole grains. The…

Whataburger returns Chop House Cheddar Burger

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June 22, 2010

Whataburger has brought back last summer's limited-time offer Chop House Cheddar Burger. The LTO began Monday and will be available through Aug. 2 at all of…

CKE posts $3.1M Q1 loss

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June 22, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., posted a $3.1 million dollar loss for the first quarter ended May 17. Carl's Jr. continues to…

Arby's creates chief innovation officer position

June 21, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has brought another former executive back into the fold with the appointment of Warren Chang to the newly created position of…

Sonic Q3 net down 34.5%, appoints new CMO

June 21, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to be impacted by the challenging economic environment, as evident in its third quarter earnings report. Meanwhile, the company also…