Curtis launches dual brewing system for coffee and iced tea

February 6, 2009

MONTEBELLO, Calif. — The Wilbur Curtis Co. Inc. has announced the debut of its new Generation Three (G3) ComboBrew Systems, which combines coffee and tea…

Dunkin' Donuts intros new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

February 4, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich, a sweet and savory, oven-toasted sandwich featuring cherrywood smoked bacon…

Burger King goes snack sized with burger, breakfast sandwich

February 3, 2009

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has added two bite-sized menu additions to its menu, with the new BK Burger Shots and BK Breakfast Shots.   The new snack-size…

Krystal kicks off Valentine's Day with milkshake, Lovers' stories

February 2, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Krystal will celebrate Valentine's Day with a special milkshake as well as honoring love stories involving the Southern burger chain. …

QSRs fight for shoppers' dollars

Food court brands step up efforts to maintain market share in light of reduced retail traffic.

Marble Slab Creamery promos Valentine's Heart Cake

February 1, 2009

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery is offering customers a new way to celebrate Valentine's Day this year with its Valentine's Heart ice cream cake. The…

Study: Teen TV viewing impacts adult fast-food diet

February 1, 2009

The Washington Post: A new study by University of Minnesota researchers suggests that teenagers who watch TV more than five hours a day are prone to a…

Chick-fil-A reports continued positive sales

January 29, 2009

ATLANTA — Despite the struggling economy, Chick-fil-A enjoyed another year of double-digit sales growth in 2008. The company has reported 2008 systemwide sales…

Study: Children's fast-food diet cancels breastfeeding benefits

January 29, 2009

EDMONTON, Alberta — A study of Canadian children published in the international journal, Clinical and Experimental Allergy, has again found a correlation…

Jack in the Box launches Taco Nachos

January 29, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is introducing Taco Nachos – a cheesy new twist on its signature tacos, the company has announced. Jack in the Box Taco…

McDonald's growth, beverage plans on track

January 26, 2009

Despite fourth quarter net income that was down 23 percent from last year, McDonald's is focusing on domestic and international growth with 1,000 new stores…

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream launches new Valentine's cupcakes

January 26, 2009

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced that it will introduce new ice cream cupcake offerings with Valentine's Day themed designs.

Krispy Kreme promos heart doughnuts for Valentine's Day

January 26, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has introduced heart-shaped doughnuts in time for Valentine's Day. Now through Feb. 14, Krispy Kreme is featuring…

Culver's debuts healthy food choices program

January 22, 2009

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants is partnering with Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis., to create the 500 Club program to help…

Rita's Italian Ice adds "Light Line" menu

January 21, 2009

TREVOSE — Rita's Italian Ice has debuted its new "Light Line" menu, a comprehensive offering of healthier frozen treat options, the company has announced.

Fla. Taco Bell promo draws bigger crowds than expected

January 21, 2009

Highlands Today: A handful of Central Fla., Taco Bell franchisees found that selling 20-cent tacos for a Customer Appreciation Day drew more crowds than they…

Del Taco launches new breakfast bowl

January 19, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has inaugurated an addition to its breakfast menu with a new Del Breakfast Bowl, launching it on the same day the new president…

Is healthy really on the QSR kids menu?

NRA forecast predicts "better for you" will be No. 1, but the offerings have far to go.

Great American Cookies goes raspberry for Valentine's Day

January 18, 2009

ATLANTA — Great American Cookies has introduced a raspberry chocolate-chip cookie just in time for Valentine's Day, the company has announced. The new cookie…

NRA Show 2009 outlines educational offerings

January 18, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature more than 6…