Dunkin' Donuts projects double-digit growth in Florida

March 25, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Despite the current economic situation, Dunkin' Donuts considers the state of Florida as a continued priority growth market in 2009. The…

McDonald's McCafe beats Starbucks in taste test

During a QSRWeb taste test, McCafe coffees won over Starbucks regulars, but the chain's coffeehouse atmosphere is still preferred.

McDonald's McCafe line exceeding expectations

The chain's specialty coffees are hitting the mark with consumers and on track for mid-year rollout completion.

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MaggieMoo's to give away free cones on Tax Day

March 22, 2009

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced that on April 15 participating Treateries nationwide will reward customers with one free…

Burger King sues Steak n Shake over 'shots' name

March 22, 2009

South Florida Business Journal: Burger King Holdings has filed a trademark lawsuit against Steak n Shake, alleging that the chain's Steakburger Shots, is…

Subway Fruit Crisps test may expand

March 22, 2009

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (N.Y.): Batavia, N.Y-based Brothers-All-Natural hopes to roll out its Fruit Crisps to Subway restaurants throughout the…

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish ad a viral success

March 22, 2009

Hartford Courant: The McDonald's commerical featuring a mounted fish ruefully singing to a guy eating a fish sandwich is a hit. A handful of people have posted…

Humane Society urges McDonald's USA to use cage-free eggs

March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Humane Society of the United States is urging McDonald's shareholders to vote for the chain to switch to using cage-free eggs. A…

McDonald's Canada rolls out LTO Snack Wrap Mac

March 19, 2009

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Canada has rolled out a limited-time only Snack Wrap Mac, which features a sliced burger patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese…

Ask the Experts: What are the overall benefits of using precooked meats?

March 19, 2009

As operators look for consistent products across the brand's chain, pre-cooked meats may be the answer. Liz Hertz, marketing director for Nevada, Iowa-based…

Chick-Fil-A to test low-fat breakfast items

March 18, 2009

Knoxville News Sentinel: Chick-Fil-A is testing new low-fat breakfast products, including fruit and yogurt smoothies and a yogurt parfait, as well as a…

Grandy's heats up its menu, sales

The homestyle chicken chain's venture into spicy menu items helps boost comps and kicks off its first round of limited-time offerings.

Dunkin' Donuts' online contest seeks new donut creations

March 17, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has launched its first-ever "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" online contest, the company has announced. The online contest offers…

Pretzelmaker promotes combo meal with online game

March 17, 2009

ATLANTA — Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time has launched a new online video game and sweepstakes in support of "Combo Nation," the brand's current combo-meal…

Carl's Jr. returns to its roots with LTO chili dog

March 17, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. is offering a limited-time-only Jumbo Chili Dog, hearkening back to one of the menu items the company was founded on.   The…

SoCal McDonald's operators launch online McCafe locator

March 16, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Southern California McDonald's restaurants unveiled their new online store locator at www.mcdonaldssocal.com. The McCafe search feature allows…

Popeyes' yearly profits decrease

March 11, 2009

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported a decline of 2.1 percent in same-store sales for the fourth quarter and year…

Whopper Bar just one of Burger King's innovations

March 10, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King's first Whopper Bar has opened at Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla., featuring a customizable, premium and…

Dunkin' Donuts offers St. Pat's Day 'Lucky' donut

March 10, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a special new "Lucky Dozen Donut" in honor of St. Patrick's Day, available in participating stores nationwide…