El Pollo Loco winning this round of chicken war

The small, high-end QSR chain is waging a successful, all-out assault on KFC's grilled chicken line.

KFC stops honoring Oprah coupon, apologizes with rain checks

May 7, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Following an unprecedented and overwhelming response to a free offer of a Kentucky Grilled Chicken meal, KFC has announced that it can no…

U.S. sales help lift McDonald's April comps

May 7, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp.'s global comparable-store sales rose 6.9 percent in April, marking the 72nd consecutive monthly increase, the company has…

Commentary: Time to UNthink 'free'?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A marketing expert weighs in on KFC's missteps with its Oprah-endorsed grilled chicken meal coupon.

Boston area Cold Stones to give mothers free ice cream

May 6, 2009

BOSTON — Cold Stone Creamery stores in and around Boston and New Hampshire are showing Mothers that they are appreciated for their commitment to family and…

NexCen Brands expands R&D with new facility

May 6, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened a new state-of-the-art research and development facility for its quick-service restaurant businesses, the company has…

Model Tori Praver spices up Arby's Roastburger ads

May 5, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has teamed up with Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Tori Praver in a new TV ad for its Bacon Cheddar Roastburger.   The…

Oprah gives boost to KFC grilled chicken giveaway

May 5, 2009

KFC continues to find ways to give away its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken. Following its successful UNFry Day giveaway on April 27, in which the chain gave out…

N.Y. Dunkin' Donuts cut latte prices

May 5, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all participating shops in the New York Tri-State area will roll back prices for its entire line of latte…

A&W to hold 90th birthday bash

May 4, 2009

LODI, Calif. — A&W Restaurants will mark the milestone of its 90th anniversary as America's Original Drive-In Restaurant with a celebration for 5,00…

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…