El Pollo Loco steps up chicken war with KFC

May 4, 2009

COSTA MESA, Calif. — More than a week ago, El Pollo Loco challenged KFC to the Taste the Fire taste test following the chain's debut of its Kentucky Grilled…

Arby's promos new FruiTeas with giveaway

May 4, 2009

Arby's is promoting its new fruit flavored iced teas May 6 with a free giveaway. Arby's Extras e-mail club members have received advanced notice of…

Has Krispy Kreme turned the corner?

With debt down and same-store sales finally up, maybe the company isn't doomed after all.

Study finds why fries win out over salad

May 4, 2009

DURHAM, N.C. — Just seeing a salad on the menu seems to push some consumers to make a less healthy meal choice, according to a Duke University researcher. …

Krystal celebrates National Hamburger Month online

May 3, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. is giving its guests big reasons to celebrate National Hamburger Month this May. Krystal is introducing two, new savory…

Baskin-Robbins debuts soft serve line with 88-cent cone

May 3, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins is celebrating the nationwide launch of its soft serve line by offering customers a vanilla soft serve cone for 88 cents, now…

Cinnabon honors nurses with Classic Roll giveaway

May 3, 2009

ATLANTA — Cinnabon Inc. and The Daisy Foundation are offering nurses a free Cinnabon Classic Roll when they show their healthcare ID or badge at participating…

Philly McDonald's roll out McCafe, hold Hiring Day

May 3, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region Inc. has announced its new line of espresso-based McCafe specialty beverages including…

McDonald's ramps up marketing for McCafe blitz

May 3, 2009

Advertising Age: McDonald's will soon launch its biggest mass marketing blitz for its new coffee line. While the company won't detail how much it's spending on…

Maggie Moo's intros three new ice cream cakes

April 30, 2009

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery is offering customers a newly designed line of cakes that will include the new Queen Dream Cake, Tie Dream Cake…

Cost control nets Burger King Q3 15% profit

April 28, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has reported its 21st consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comparable sales for the third quarter ended March 31, the…

Chick-fil-A expands Spicy Chicken Sandwich test to Calif.

April 28, 2009

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has selected its California restaurants to test a new Spicy Chicken Sandwich the chain is considering adding to its menu nationally. The…

Sonic enters chicken wars with premium grilled sandwich

April 28, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic has introduced a new Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich prepared fresh with a wheat bun made with whole grain to appeal to consumers who…

Dunkin' Donuts puts twist on cinnamon rolls

April 27, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has put a new twist on the classic bakery favorite, the cinnamon roll, with the introduction of the limited-time-only Cinnamon…

Economy, premium positioning continue to impact Carl's Jr. comps

April 27, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced blended same-store sales were down 0.5 percent for period three ended April 20 for Carl's Jr. and…

Dr Pepper to expand to all U.S. McDonald's

April 27, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has announced it has reached a multi-year agreement with McDonald's USA that will expand availability of Dr Pepper…

Rita's Italian Ice reveals contest winner, new flavor

April 27, 2009

TREVOSE, Pa. — After receiving almost 30,000 submissions in its online naming contest for its latest flavor, Rita's Italian Ice has announced that Little…

Jack in the Box goes tropical with new smoothie

April 27, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has launched its new Tropical Smoothie, the company has announced.   Jack's new Tropical Smoothie, made from a blend of banana and…

Krispy Kreme promos new donut, MINI Cooper contest

April 26, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is promoting its newest introduction, the mini doughnut, with a new sweepstakes that offers customers the…

KFC celebrates grilled chicken with UnFry Day giveaway

April 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is promoting the launch of its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken menu by giving guests a free grilled wing, drumstick, thigh or breast chicken…