Commentary: McDonald's won the recession, but will it survive the recovery?

August 12, 2009

Industry forecasters are saying that the recession is most likely over, and Slate Moneybox commentator Daniel Gross says McDonald's is one of the recession's…

Krispy Kreme to sponsor NFL Carolina Panthers

August 12, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the NFL Carolina Panthers that includes the company's signature products being…

Tim Hortons, Cold Stone make progress on co-branding in N.Y.

August 12, 2009

Tim Hortons in Western New York is making progress on its co-branding test with Cold Stone Creamery, having added the ice cream shop to 10 of its Tim Hortons…

Taco Bell plans breakfast, other product launches

August 12, 2009

Taco Bell plans to extend its share of the quick-service market from 3 percent to 5 percent with a variety of new product launches, according to a story in…

Consumer concern over sodium intake impacts product development

August 11, 2009

Americans love sodium, but many consumers are starting to pay more attention to their intake, according to new research from consumer, product and market…

Will dual-branding work for Wendy's and Arby's?

Experts question whether two competing segments can adequately share the love.

McDonald's responds to PETA's McCruelty campaign

August 10, 2009

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is stepping up its "McCruelty" campaign against McDonald's Corp. over its U.S. chicken slaughtering methods, this…

McDonald's July comps up 4.3%

August 9, 2009

McDonald's Corp.'s continues to see positive same-store sales, although not to the level of the prior year. The company's global comparable sales rose 4.…

Pretzelmaker Facebook sweepstake promos new lemonade

August 9, 2009

Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time has played into the flavored lemonade and tea trend with the addition of its own new Wildberry Lemonade as part of its mid-summer…

Dairy Queen to hold 4th Annual DQ Miracle Treat Day

August 9, 2009

Dairy Queen is hosting its 4th Annual North American "Miracle Treat Day" on Aug. 13, when $1 or more from every Blizzard sold on that day will be donated to…

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…