Dairy Queen to host 2nd annual Girl Scout Appreciation Week

July 6, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will celebrate 3.4 million girl and adult Girl Scouts for their commitment to community service and leadership during the Second…

Coffee supplier shares story behind McDonald's McCafe success

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — Family-owned Gavina Gourmet Coffee is one of the major brands behind McDonald's success in the coffee segment.   Los Angeles-based Gavina Gourmet…

Arby's adds BBQ flavor to Roastburger lineup

July 5, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's has introduced its new summer-inspired BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger, the company has announced. The BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger features…

Subway launches Fuze iced tea in U.S. restaurants

July 5, 2009

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants has introduced the freshly brewed refreshment of Fuze iced tea to its nearly 22,500 restaurants throughout the United…

Nathan's Famous among IgoUgo's top hot dog places

June 30, 2009

NEW YORK — IgoUgo, an online travel community whose members share firsthand travel experiences, has released the list of the 10 Best Places for Wieners this…

McDonald's revises smoothies, specialty drinks launch

Industry expert sees the trial as a sign frozen beverages are now mainstream.

Hardee's launches donut-hole inspired biscuit treats

June 29, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's is adding a sweet addition to its line of Made From Scratch biscuits — Biscuit Holes. Rolled in cinnamon and sugar and served with icing…

Jumptap creates mobile ad campaign for Hardee's new Biscuit Holes

June 29, 2009

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Jumptap has launched a mobile advertising campaign for Hardee's new Biscuit Holes. The Hardee's campaign will deliver geo-targeted…

Long John Silver's intros Baja Fish Taco with giveaway

June 29, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's is launching its new Baja Fish Tacos with a food giveaway, the company has announced. Participating Long John Silver's…

Atlanta-based QSRs outline R&D trends

June 28, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The directors of test kitchens for several Atlanta-based quick-service brands have shared upcoming trends in menu items. Trends…

Burger King Stacker 'transforms' in movie tie-in promo

June 28, 2009

MIAMI — To celebrate the movie premiere of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Burger King has announced the transformation of the BK Stacker into the BK BBQ…

How soda pricing is affecting QSR sales

Coca-Cola study finds increases in price have affected total check average.

Dairy Queen to feature Girl Scouts Tagalongs Blizzard

June 25, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen is introducing the first-ever Girl Scouts Tagalongs Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard, slated as the Blizzard of the month for July, the…

Jack in the Box to add Diet Dr Pepper systemwide

June 25, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement with Jack in the Box Inc. and its franchisees that now includes availability of…

Customer sues Burger King over coffee burns

June 25, 2009

13 Central Florida News: An 18-year-old Osceola County, Fla., woman has filed a lawsuit against Burger King alleging an employee's handing her an unbalanced…

Krispy Kreme expands soft serve test

June 25, 2009

Nashville Business Journal: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is testing its Kool Kreme ice cream at three Middle Tennessee locations. The line of vanilla and…

Tools help QSRs market their nutritional disclosure

Providers offer computer-based or online solutions to help operators use calorie counts as a selling point.

Share Our Strength to offer Great American Dine Out training webinars

June 24, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a week-long, nationwide charitable event in which thousands of participating restaurants…

McDonald's Happy Meal turns 30

June 24, 2009

Del Taco to feed crowd at Florida debut

June 23, 2009

OVIEDO, Fla. — Del Taco will celebrate the grand opening of its first Florida location June 27 with festivities and a giant burrito.   Family entertainment at…