Carvel adds Oreo sandwich to Lil' Rounders line

August 9, 2009

Carvel Ice Cream is adding to its line of Lil' Rounders miniature novelties, sold in packs of 12, with a treat that combines the flavors of Oreos and Carvel's…

West Coast Subways to try upscale look

August 9, 2009

A Subway franchisee in Huntington Beach, Calif., has redesigned his latest store with the addition of sofas, a fireplace and flat screen TVs to entice…

QSR freebies come at a price

August 9, 2009

The freebie offer has become commonplace as quick-serve restaurants fight to increase traffic during the economic recession and as a result are no longer the…

A&W rebrands with 3-D experience

After years of only co-branded units, A&W standalones, with drive-in, dine-in and drive-thru, are making a comeback.

Krystal to launch online scavenger hunt

August 6, 2009

The Krystal Company is promoting its new proprietary Krystal Blitz energy drink and its social media sites with an online scavenger hunt for a downloadable…

Wendy's readies to enter QSR premium burger war

August 6, 2009

Wendy's is preparing to enter a candidate into the premium burger war with a new cheeseburger launch later this year, Wendy's/Arby's Group CEO Roland Smith…

Targeted direct mail campaign works for Cinnabon

Focusing on small businesses near its mall locations brought a good return on a coupon offer.

New product offerings help Wendy's, Arby's comps

August 5, 2009

Wendy's and Arby's are holding their own as restaurants weather the recession thanks to new product offerings, as seen in Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s release…

Jack in the Box Q3 net down 34% as comps decline

August 4, 2009

Jack in the Box third quarter earnings are another indicator quick-service brands are not immune to the economic recession. Jack in the Box has reported a…

Hardee's franchisee kicks off Midwest tour of giving

August 4, 2009

Hardee's restaurants is again kicking off a multi-store tour to draw attention to local charities in five Midwest and Southern states. The Hardee's 'Making it…

Baskin-Robbins promos ice cream cakes with world record dance

August 3, 2009

Baskin-Robbins is promoting its ice cream cakes as a summer treat with a record-setting dance event, a video contest and $9.99 ice cream cakes, the company has…

Jack in the Box adds chorizo to breakfast menu

August 3, 2009

Jack in the Box restaurants has introduced its Chorizo Sausage Breakfast Burrito, the first item of its kind featuring chorizo for a major U.S. hamburger…

Jack in the Box debuts Yo Gabba Gabba! kids' meal promo

August 2, 2009

Jack in the Box restaurants has partnered with entertainment company W!LDBRAIN to launch the first-ever Yo Gabba Gabba! and Jack's Kid's Meal promotion. The…

Krispy Kreme expands Kool Kreme test

August 2, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has opened its first Neighborhood Shop and Kremery in Knightdale, N.C. The store is one of the company's retail concept shops…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's to offer Monster Energy drinks

August 2, 2009

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have become the first major quick-serve restaurants to offer Monster Energy drinks as a permanent menu item. CKE Restaurants Inc.…

McDonald's to kick off Angus marketing

August 2, 2009

National marketing for McDonald's new Angus Deluxe, the company's first burger launch since 2001, will begin Aug. 4, according to a story in Advertising…

Rita's rolls out Swedish Fish Italian Ice

July 30, 2009

Rita's Italian Ice has debuted its new flavor of Italian Ice, inspired by the Swedish Fish candy brand. In partnership with Cadbury, manufacturer of Swedish…

Hot beverages again focus of lawsuits

July 30, 2009

Yet another quick-service brand is being sued by a consumer over burns from hot drinks. The latest lawsuit comes from a woman in Bronx, N.Y., who claims she…

Yoshinoya intros BBQ rib and chicken plates

July 30, 2009

Yoshinoya has added a new line of BBQ Short Rib amd Chicken Plates to its menu in the United States. The new menu items will feature options of BBQ beef short…

Research reveals foodservice opportunities for produce

July 29, 2009

Nearly three out of four restaurant operators (72 percent) said emphasizing fresh produce in their marketing efforts drives more customers to their restaurant…