QSR franchisees feeling pinched

October 7, 2009

Quick-service restaurant brands are trying a variety of tactics to drive traffic as the industry struggles to lure consumers into their stores. Franchisees…

Yum! predicts tough Q4 for U.S. outlets

October 7, 2009

Yum! Brands chief financial officer Rick Carucci told investors and analysts in the company's earnings call yesterday that the company expects the fourth…

Gold Star Chili adds LTO $5.99 burrito combos

October 6, 2009

Gold Star Chili continues to stay focused on new ways to deliver great food and real value by adding $5.99 Burrito Combos to its menu offerings. Gold Star…

Coca-Cola testing flexible tea brewer

October 6, 2009

Coca-Cola Co. continues to develop innovative products for restaurateurs, starting with the field test of its self-service 100-plus flavor Freestyle soft drink…

Del Taco's new CEO prepares chain for national growth

The regional chain is laying the groundwork to extend its reach over the next several years.

Truitt Bros. earns additional Food Alliance certification

October 5, 2009

Truitt Bros. Inc., a shelf-stable, custom food manufacturer, has announced that it has received third-party certification for its Oregon-based Special Products…

Dunkin' Donuts' debuts fall lineup, adds first low fat muffin

October 5, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its new limited-time offerings for the fall season. Emphasizing the traditional tastes of pumpkin and apple, Dunkin' Donuts' fall…

Prepare now for economic recovery

Experts predict the turnaround will take some time, but QSRs need to do their homework to be ready.

Subway continues partnership with Shamrock Farms

October 4, 2009

Häagen-Dazs launches scratch-and-win promotion

October 1, 2009

Häagen-Dazs is celebrating its popular line of Dazzler frozen desserts with a scratch-and-win promotion rewarding customers with free and discounted…

McDonald's Happy Meal to again feature mini-plush Build-A-Bear

September 30, 2009

McDonald's and Build-A-Bear Workshop, an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, are continuing their partnership for McDonald's…

Krispy Kreme features LTO Halloween Combo

September 30, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has introduced its limited edition doughnuts for fall, including the new Spider Web Doughnut, available in select markets.   Now…

Dunkin' Donuts to offer Chicagoans free coffee

September 30, 2009

Regardless of the outcome of Chicago's bid to host the Olympic Summer Games in 2016, Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the city and its suburbs will offer guests a…

Arby's launches $5.01 combo meals

September 29, 2009

Arby's has launched a new round of combos aimed at drawing more consumers drawn to the $5 price point. Priced at $5.01 — with the tagline "Worth every penny" …

Jack in the Box looks back with Bonus Jack

September 29, 2009

Jack in the Box is bringing back a burger favorite from the time of miniskirts and transistor radios. Originally launched in 1970, the Bonus Jack rocked the…

Subway intros LTO Buffalo Chicken sub

September 28, 2009

Subway has launched a new Buffalo Chicken submarine sandwich, a spicy, low-fat offering that will be available from Sept. 25 to Nov. 16.   The Buffalo Chicken…

Market tests prove BK $1 Double Cheeseburger has value

September 27, 2009

After months of trying to convince franchisees that a $1 Double Cheeseburger was a good move, the chain's market tests apparently proved convincing. Burger…

Whataburger kicks off LTO Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich

September 27, 2009

Whataburger is hoping to score this football season with its new Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich, featuring a crispy breaded chicken filet topped with lettuce…

Subway adds kosher store in N. Miami Beach

September 27, 2009

Subway continues its focus on non-traditional stores with the opening of a restaurant at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center in North Miami Beach.

Wendy's/Arby's CEO has had busy year

September 27, 2009

Since the merger of Wendy's and Arby's last year, Roland Smith, president and CEO of the Wendy's/Arby's Group, has kept busy leading the new company, according…