Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.

New Burger King Whopper Bar to serve beer

January 21, 2010

Burger King's Whopper Bar already has brought a whole new sense of hip to the burger chain. Now, the specialty concept designed for hot tourists spots will…

El Pollo Loco pulls back on Chicago expansion

January 21, 2010

In 2004, El Pollo Loco announced its plans for a national expansion, including entry into the Chicago market. Now, The Sun Times reports that two of the…

Coffee equipment advances ease of brewing

From dispenser/servers for holding to automated features for brewers, operators have plenty of options.

New Burger King Whopper Bar to serve beer

January 21, 2010

Burger King's Whopper Bar already has brought a whole new sense of hip to the burger chain. Now, the specialty concept designed for hot tourists spots will…

El Pollo Loco pulls back on Chicago expansion

January 21, 2010

In 2004, El Pollo Loco announced its plans for a national expansion, including entry into the Chicago market. Now, The Sun Times reports that two of the…

Coffee equipment advances ease of brewing

From dispenser/servers for holding to automated features for brewers, operators have plenty of options.

Taco Bell drive-thru survey finds Americans open to healthier options

January 19, 2010

In a recently released survey commissioned by Taco Bell, 69 percent of Americans said they think having better choices in the drive-thru at quick-service…

Gold Star Chili commissions wall mural for stores

January 19, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili is commissioning nationally prominent artist-illustrator C.F. Payne to paint an original mural on some of its stores. Chris Fox…

Sonic to phase-in cage-free eggs

January 19, 2010

Sonic Corp. has updated its animal welfare policy to include provisions that affect its egg and pork supply chain. As part of the policy, Sonic is asking its…

Taco Bell drive-thru survey finds Americans open to healthier options

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January 19, 2010

In a recently released survey commissioned by Taco Bell, 69 percent of Americans said they think having better choices in the drive-thru at quick-service…

Gold Star Chili commissions wall mural for stores

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January 19, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili is commissioning nationally prominent artist-illustrator C.F. Payne to paint an original mural on some of its stores. Chris Fox…

Sonic to phase-in cage-free eggs

January 19, 2010

Sonic Corp. has updated its animal welfare policy to include provisions that affect its egg and pork supply chain. As part of the policy, Sonic is asking its…

Arby's expands value menu test

January 18, 2010

Arby's Restaurants has expanded its test of the dollar value menu to 2,500 U.S. stores, including the Louisville, Ky., market. The chain is switching to a…

Snack food innovator debuts Cinnabon licensed roasted nuts

January 18, 2010

Mellace Family Brands, a snack food innovator known for a diverse product line that includes tree nuts, peanuts, snack mixes and enrobed chocolate items, has…

Study finds QSRs fry oil-switch cut trans fat but raises cholesterol

January 18, 2010

A study from the University of Hawaii has found that quick-service chains are more than three times likely than independent restaurants to cook their french…

QSRs pull coffee off the back burner

With competition tighter than ever, brands look to better brewing for a more robust offering.

Arby's expands value menu test

January 18, 2010

Arby's Restaurants has expanded its test of the dollar value menu to 2,500 U.S. stores, including the Louisville, Ky., market. The chain is switching to a…

Snack food innovator debuts Cinnabon licensed roasted nuts

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January 18, 2010

Mellace Family Brands, a snack food innovator known for a diverse product line that includes tree nuts, peanuts, snack mixes and enrobed chocolate items, has…

Study finds QSRs fry oil-switch cut trans fat but raises cholesterol

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January 18, 2010

A study from the University of Hawaii has found that quick-service chains are more than three times likely than independent restaurants to cook their french…