Part II: Stacking up to McDonald's

QSRweb.com takes a look at how the smaller chains have fared during the recession.

Burger King brings Whopper Bar to Asia

October 19, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced the opening of its first Whopper Bar restaurant in the company's Asia-Pacific region.   The first Whopper Bar restaurant in…

Licensed Burger King snack chips distribution expands

October 19, 2009

Leading snack food manufacturer The Inventure Group has expanded international distribution of its Burger King line of ready-to-eat snack chips to include 1…

Cinnabon enters licensing deal with Mama Mellace's kettle roasted nuts

October 18, 2009

Snack food innovator Mellace Family Brands has announced a license agreement with Cinnabon for a variety of new snack offerings. IMC Licensing, a leading…

Truitt Bros. features farm-to-table Pumpkin Pie Mix

October 15, 2009

A lackluster pie pumpkin harvest for two years running has meant a short supply of pumpkin puree and pie filling for a few producers in some parts of the…

Church's Chicken finds opportunity to test breakfast

The chain recently bought and converted 23 Mrs. Winners locations and has adapted that brand's menu to learn about the breakfast daypart.

Taco Bell adds Black Jack Taco to value menu

October 14, 2009

Taco Bell has introduced a new limited-time-only Why Pay More! Value Menu item, the 89-cent Black Jack Taco.   Taco Bell's new Black Jack Taco features a…

Eco-Products intros 24% recycled fiber hot cups

October 14, 2009

Eco-Products, a provider of environmentally conscious foodservice disposables, has announced the introduction of a hot beverage cup made with 24 percent…

Carl's Jr. continues to be hit by high unemployment in Calif.

October 13, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that Carl's Jr. continues to be impacted by high unemployment in California, where most of the chain's company-owned stores…

Carvel courts adult consumers with cheesecake ice cream

October 13, 2009

Carvel Ice Cream has introduced an ever-so-decadent new flavor, cheesecake ice cream. The flavorful, high-quality ice cream even has a cheesecake-like texture…

ICC launches Temp Minder line

October 13, 2009

Integrated Control Corp., a global leader in the field of food service technology solutions, is debuting its state-of-the art 2010 Temp Minder. The ICC Temp…

Culver's, A&W focus on meals $4 or less

October 13, 2009

Subway introduced the $5 price point last year with its successful footlong campaign, and quick-service brands, from Blimpie Subs to KFC, were quick to follow…

MaggieMoo's intros Halloween ice cream cupcakes

October 12, 2009

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery has introduced four new Halloween ice cream cupcakes. The new spooky but festive ice cream cupcakes include: Mummy Cupcake…

Study examines economic impact of cage-free-produced eggs

October 11, 2009

Animal safety groups have been pushing the restaurant industry to choose egg suppliers that use cage-free-produced eggs. Last month, animal protection charity…

Subway $5 footlong continues to drive sales

October 11, 2009

Subway has done well despite the down economy thanks to its emphasis on value — with its $5 footlong — as well as health, Jeff Moody, CEO of the Subway…

Wendy's launches 'Real' ad campaign, new burger

October 8, 2009

Wendy's has launched its latest ad campaign with the tagline "You know when it's real," the first effort of its new creative agency Kaplan Thaler.   The…

Arby's franchise switches to healthier cooking oil

October 8, 2009

While many restaurant chains, including Arby's, have made the switch to trans fat-free cooking oils, one local Richmond, Va.-based Arby's franchise is taking…

QSRs must mind their brand as they look ahead

Preparing for the economic recovery means making smart moves in marketing and branding.

Dunkin' Donuts continues growth in China

October 7, 2009

As part of its greater China expansion strategy, Dunkin' Donuts recently opened its first two shops in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The first shop is located…

Blimpie Subs intros dinner deals

October 7, 2009

Blimpie America's Sub Shop has introduced a new dinner-time tiered menu to offer customers more affordable prices. Blimpie locations nationwide now feature new…