California restaurants to give free kids' meals on Family Day

September 20, 2009

The California Restaurant Association and Maria Shriver, wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, have joined forces to encourage families to spend…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's bank on value comparison

September 17, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors and analysts in the company's second quarter earnings call that Carl's Jr. and Hardee's plan to improve…

Atlas moving van drivers name favorite fast food, coffee

September 17, 2009

Atlas recently surveyed its professional van operators on a variety of topics, including their favorite fast food restaurant and coffee.   For fast food, their…

Marble Slab adds line of coffee-inspired milkshakes

September 16, 2009

Marble Slab Creamery has introduced a line of chef-inspired shakes for "grown-up tastes." The new shakes, under the Club Marble moniker, include Irish Cream…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's hold Q2 income flat as comps fall

September 16, 2009

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. was able to maintain its level of net income over the prior year even as company-owned same-store…

Dunkin' attacked over alleged abuses by egg supplier

September 15, 2009

Another quick-serve restaurant chain is being taken to task for its use of battery-cage-produced eggs — this time, Dunkin' Donuts.   Animal protection charity…

Subway honors eco-friendly vendors

September 15, 2009

The Subway restaurant chain, which has made a commitment to make its restaurants and operations more environmentally responsible, recently honored some of its…

Jack in the Box enters burger wars with $1 Big Cheeseburger

September 14, 2009

As Carl's Jr. and Hardee's fight it out with McDonald's over their premium burgers, Jack in the Box is joining the burger wars from the other end of the…

Long John Silver's qualifies for SBA Registry

September 14, 2009

Long John Silver's (LJS) has received approval from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for listing on the SBA Franchise Registry, the company has…

New NRA partnership encourages restaurants to reduce food waste

September 14, 2009

The National Restaurant Association is strengthening its support of food-donation programs with a new partnership with the Food Donation Connection (FDC), an…

Hardee's intros its Big Mac knockoff

September 13, 2009

Hardee's has thrown its hat into the ring for what the chain is calling Round 2 of the burger wars with the introduction of the Big Hardee. Like sister chain…

El Pollo Loco intros LTO wings

September 13, 2009

El Pollo Loco has introduced its new Buffaloco Wings for a limited time, the company has announced.   Buffaloco Wings are prepared to order and then smothered…

McDonald's kicks off new Angus burger promo

September 9, 2009

McDonald's is again using free offerings to entice customers to try its new premium burgers. When the line of Angus Third Pounders debuted earlier this summer…

DJs square off in McDonald's new online, live Flavor Battle

September 7, 2009

McDonald's has launched a new, national premier DJ competition, the McDonald's Flavor Battle, giving consumers an opportunity to vote for the DJs' old school…

Burger King, Tony Stewart rev up for Whopper promo, sweepstakes

September 7, 2009

Burger King Corp. has launched its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart. The campaign spotlights the driver in…

Focus on service pushes Krispy Kreme Q2 comps up

September 3, 2009

While quick-serve burger chains have seen same-store sales fall during the recession, the donut segment is apparently thriving, with Krispy Kreme comps…

Western Expo: Top trends in foodservice

Industry professionals at the recent hospitality trade show provide insight into opportunities for restaurant operators.

New Whataburger campaign to focus on made-to-order menu

September 2, 2009

To highlight its made-to-order menu, Whataburger is launching a month-long campaign reminding customers there are 36,864 different ways to make a Whataburger…

Dunkin' Donuts adds biscuits as oven-toasted bread option

September 2, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has added buttermilk biscuits to its oven-toasted menu as another option for customers to choose for their favorite Dunkin' Donuts breakfast…

Report recommends fast food tax in local obesity-fighting strategies

September 1, 2009

A new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council suggests local governments add zoning restrictions on fast-food restaurants near…