CKE counts on 'quality at a value' focus to boost comps

March 25, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors on the company's fourth quarter and fiscal year conference call Thursday that he feels the company's two…

New pasta QSR has long heritage behind it

Antonio D'Alelio has been wholesaling his mother's pasta for years. Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express could make hers a household name.

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

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March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

CKE counts on 'quality at a value' focus to boost comps

March 25, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors on the company's fourth quarter and fiscal year conference call Thursday that he feels the company's two…

New pasta QSR has long heritage behind it

Antonio D'Alelio has been wholesaling his mother's pasta for years. Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express could make hers a household name.

QSRs 'Unwrapped' on cable TV show

March 22, 2010

The Food Network featured several quick-service restaurants in two episodes of the Unwrapped series Monday night.   During the Fool-Good Foods episode, the…

QSRs 'Unwrapped' on cable TV show

March 22, 2010

The Food Network featured several quick-service restaurants in two episodes of the Unwrapped series Monday night.   During the Fool-Good Foods episode, the…

McDonalds uses DS to train part-time employees

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March 22, 2010

Japan's Nikkei.net has reported today that McDonalds Japan will begin using the DS as an employee training tool later this year. The chain is developing a DS…

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling on the horizon after the passage of health care reform, QSRs need to review their menu calculating procedures.

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling on the horizon after the passage of health care reform, QSRs need to review their menu calculating procedures.

Top 10 tips for QSR suggestive selling

by Elad Halperin — VP, TV

New technologies in suggestive selling offer a wealth of opportunity for QSRs.

Top 10 tips for QSR suggestive selling

by Elad Halperin — VP, TV

New technologies in suggestive selling offer a wealth of opportunity for QSRs.

McDonald's pushing for $1 soft drinks

March 17, 2010

Various McDonald's local markets have found success in recent years in offering sweet tea or soft drinks and sometimes even coffee for $1, no matter the size.

McDonald's pushing for $1 soft drinks

March 17, 2010

Various McDonald's local markets have found success in recent years in offering sweet tea or soft drinks and sometimes even coffee for $1, no matter the size.

Taco Bell expands breakfast menu, family meal test

March 16, 2010

Taco Bell has expanded its tests of a new breakfast menu and a home-meal-replacement product. For the breakfast test, the chain has added more locations in…

Carvel promos new Flavor Shotz with St. Patty's giveaway

March 16, 2010

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Carvel is offering customers a free shot of green at participating stores. On March 17 only, the chain will give away free…

Taco Bell expands breakfast menu, family meal test

March 16, 2010

Taco Bell has expanded its tests of a new breakfast menu and a home-meal-replacement product. For the breakfast test, the chain has added more locations in…

Carvel promos new Flavor Shotz with St. Patty's giveaway

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March 16, 2010

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Carvel is offering customers a free shot of green at participating stores. On March 17 only, the chain will give away free…

More lawsuits filed against Ill. Subway blamed for shigellosis outbreak

March 16, 2010

The number of confirmed victims in a Lombard, Ill., outbreak of shigellosis has grown to 50, as two additional lawsuits have been filed against a Subway…

Wendy's, Burgerville launch NCAA tourney-inspired contests

March 15, 2010

Several quick-service chains have launched advertising campaigns and promotions tying into the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament, including…