Tim Hortons offers one-day snacker giveaway

March 31, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Tim Hortons is giving away free BBQ or Ranch Tim Hortons Chicken Wrap Snackers at participating U.S. locations between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. …

Carl's Jr. P2 comps fall further, Hardee's still up

March 31, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced blended same-store sales for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's were down 2.7 percent for the four weeks of…

Cinnabon debuts new brand messaging, offers Tax Day giveaway

March 31, 2009

ATLANTA — Cinnabon is kicking off its new brand positioning "Life Needs Frosting" with a free Classic Bites offering on Tax Day, an online essay contest and a…

Jack in the Box adds Mini Sirloin Burgers

March 30, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants has introduced Mini Sirloin Burgers — a trio of all-sirloin patties, seasoned while cooking and topped with American…

Study finds teens' fast food consumption up

March 30, 2009

FOX 9 (Minneapolis): According to a recent study by the University of Minnesota, teens are eating more fast food this decade than they did in the 1990s. The…

Restaurant Report Card rates restaurants' healthy options

March 29, 2009

Men's Health: The authors of the book Eat This, Not That! For Kids, David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, have released a Restaurant Report Card for a variety of…

Dunkin' Donuts retail coffee among 2008's top new products

March 26, 2009

Advertising Age: Dunkin' Donuts' retail coffee line, distributed through a partnership with J.M. Smucker Co., was one of the two most successful new brands in…

Hardee's goes Western with LTO Thickburger

March 25, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has added its own version of sister company Carl's Jr.'s Western Bacon Six Dollar Burger with the limited-time-only Western Bacon…

Auntie Anne's intros LTO Pepperoni Pretzel

March 25, 2009

LANCASTER, Pa. — Auntie Anne's is adding America's favorite pizza topping to its offerings with a limited-time-only Pepperoni Pretzel.   The Pepperoni Pretzel…

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…