Online photo contest beefs up Chick-fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day

June 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A will hold its fifth-annual Cow Appreciation Day on July 10 and is kicking off the celebration early with a kids' photo contest. The "Show…

Great American Cookies debuts new brand icon

June 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Great American Cookies, creator of the original Cookie Cake, has launched the company-wide rollout of George A. Cookies and his alter ego Cookie Man…

Carl's Jr. re-intros Teriyaki Burger with Audrina Patridge ad

June 23, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif., — Carl's Jr. is promoting the re-introduction of its Teriyaki Burger with an ad featuring "The Hills" star Audrina Patridge.   Due to…

How KidsMealDeals.com connects families to restaurant specials

The site features operator-posted content with the option for Web site and Google Maps links.

Jack in the Box adds flavored iced tea

June 22, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Flavored Iced Teas are now available at Jack in the Box restaurants, the company has announced.   Jack's new Flavored Iced Teas feature chilled…

Burger King launches Transformers promo

June 22, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. is transforming its summer promotions with instant-win and online contests as well as a new burger, the company has announced. …

Fungus could threaten world wheat crop

June 22, 2009

The Los Angeles Times: Crop scientists fear an ancient fungus could wipe out more than 80 percent of worldwide wheat crops as it spreads from eastern Africa.

Can QSR premium burgers survive the economy?

For Carl's Jr., sales of its Six Dollar line aren't hurting, but combos and add-ons are faltering.

McDonald's Angus burger U.S. rollout set for August

June 21, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's new one-third-pound Angus burger is scheduled to roll out in August, according to an internal company document obtained by the…

Dunkin' Brands continues with growth plans, CEO says

June 18, 2009

The Boston Globe: Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis, who left Papa John's Pizza in January, has outlined the company's growth plans as well as plans for…

Burger King Corp. finalizes Apple Fries licensing deal

June 18, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has finalized its licensing arrangement with Crunch Pak, which will bring the brand's popular BK Kids Meal product, BK Fresh Apple…

McDonald's Europe to test environmental improvements in farming

June 18, 2009

Reuters: McDonald's Europe has launched a farming program to tackle a wide range of environmental and animal welfare issues. Initiatives could include cows…

McDonald's McCafé gaining market share

June 17, 2009

The Boston Globe: McDonald's massive marketing campaign for its McCafé specialty coffee line has proven successful. While Starbucks remains the leader…

KFC defendant in class action suit over coupon promo

June 17, 2009

LOS ANGELES — A class action suit has been filed against KFC, claiming the company reneged on an offer of a free grilled chicken meal. The offer, promoted on…

Marble Slab intros Cookie Dough ice cream, combination

June 17, 2009

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced that it will offer a new Cookie Dough Ice Cream flavor and corresponding Ultimate Cookie Dough Tasty Creation…

Study finds QSR proximity and kids' obesity not linked

June 16, 2009

ScienceDaily: A new study has found that contrary to conventional wisdom, living near a fast food outlet does not cause a weight gain in children. The study by…

Taco Bell R&D looking at breakfast, large take-home meals

June 16, 2009

Investor's Business Daily: In Taco Bell's continual search for product innovation, the company considers about 200 concepts a year and whittles them down to…

Wendy's tweaks product development process

June 16, 2009

Business First of Columbus: Wendy's new management team turned to the brand's customers for its latest product development ideas, an area where the company had…

KFC Australia launches grilled chicken, tests lowering sodium

June 16, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald: KFC has launched its grilled alternative and pledged to cut salt levels in its food in Australia. The chain wants to improve the…

Wendy's Father's Day Frosty Weekend to help foster children

June 16, 2009

TORONTO — This Father's Day Weekend (June 20-21), Wendy's is helping consumers treat Dad and help foster children at the same time. During Wendy's third annual…