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…

The Taco Maker launches new burrito line

March 9, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Taco Maker (TTM) has rolled out its new burrito creation, 'The Maker,'' to all TTM Florida locations, the company has announced The…

Great American Cookies goes mad over new brownie flavor

March 8, 2009

ATLANTA — Great American Cookies has launched its first-ever "Brownie Madness!" celebration, the company has announced. The celebration is the first time the…

Wash. Dairy Queen employee arrested for mixing toxic malt

March 8, 2009

KOMO 4 News: Police in Ferndale, Wash., have arrested a former Dairy Queen employee accused of tainting the store's malt mix with a toxic agent.   After…

Popeyes finds practice makes perfect

The brands' New Orleans stores spend months preparing for Mardi Gras sales.

Arby's promos Roastburgers with giveaway

March 4, 2009

ATLANTA — To celebrate the launch of its Roastburger sandwiches, which feature oven roasted, freshly sliced roast beef and classic burger toppings, Arby's will…

Jack in the Box kicks off more reimaging efforts

Rebranding includes new logo, reimaged stores and Web site redesign.

Wienerschnitzel in aggressive promo for jumbo chili dog

March 3, 2009

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Wienerschnitzel has launched its Big Original Chili Dog, an 84-percent-larger version of its famous grilled Original Chili Dog.   The…

Carl's Jr. hurt by competitors' discounting, Hardee's comps up

March 3, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Period one same-store sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 23 for Carl's Jr. were down 0.6 percent and up 3.2 percent at Hardee's, parent…

Baskin-Robbins pairs with MARS for LTO treat

March 2, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has brought back Candy Bar Madness, teaming up with MARS to create delicious pairings of ice cream and candy-blended frozen…

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery intros new 'Stylicious' ice cream cupcakes

March 1, 2009

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced the introduction of nine new "Stylicious" ice cream cupcakes. The brand is the innovator of the…

Grandy's adds new Spicy Popcorn Shrimp

March 1, 2009

DALLAS — Grandy's Restaurants has added spicy popcorn shrimp to its menu in time for the Lenten season, the company has announced. Starting Feb. 25 at…