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Long John Silver's intros Freshside Grille menu
October 19, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's has introduced Freshside Grille, a new menu featuring seafood entrees that are lower in calories and fat. Each Freshside…
read nowArby's intros LTO $5 meal deal
October 16, 2008
ATLANTA — Arby's is offering its Market Fresh Toasted Subs, including fries and a drink, for $5 through Nov. 8. Arby's Market Fresh Toasted Subs include: …
read nowWingStreet to make Detroit debut
October 16, 2008
DALLAS — Delivery wing restaurant WingStreet will co-locate with the 40 Pizza Hut restaurants in the Detroit area. To mark WingStreet's arrival to Detroit…
read nowHardee's, Carl's Jr. report positive comps for period 9
October 14, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc.'s period nine same-store sales were up slightly for the four weeks ended Oct. 6, 2008, for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's…
read nowBeef costs likely to force restaurant price hikes
October 14, 2008
The Dallas Morning News (Associated Press): As restaurants work to secure supply and price contracts for meat and other commodities for the upcoming year, they…
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Krispy Kreme intros Ariz. neighborhood store
October 12, 2008
PHOENIX — Krispy Kreme is evolving its store concept to better compete in today's market with the opening of three "neighborhood doughnut shops" in Phoenix. …
read nowStill a good time to expand franchising
October 12, 2008
The Dallas Morning News: For franchisers, tough times can bring a surge in well-qualified franchisee applicants as out-of-work executives look to create their…
read nowChurch's Chicken works to reopen stores after Ike
October 9, 2008
ATLANTA — Church's Chicken has reopened 141 locations of the 144 restaurants that were closed in the Houston and Beaumont areas due to Hurricane Ike. …
read nowCredit crunch slows Yum refranchising
October 8, 2008
The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.): Yum! Brands executives said in a conference call that lenders have raised equity requirements for some franchisees…
read nowQSR convenience will keep industry up
October 8, 2008
Australian Food News: As talk of economic turmoil continues to dominate media reports, the quick-serve industry can rely on its convenience factor to lure…
read nowDunkin' Donuts localizes product offerings
October 8, 2008
The Herald News (Fall River, Mass.): Dunkin' Donuts has rolled out a new breakfast sandwich featuring Portuguese chourico for a limited time in shops located…
read nowTechnomic: Grocery prepared meals cutting into fast food
October 7, 2008
CHICAGO — According to a new report from foodservice consultant Technomic, three out of five consumers who report purchasing more supermarket-prepared meals…
read nowYum global comps up 3% despite soft economy
October 7, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comparable-store sales at Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, increased…
read nowA look inside Burger King product innovation
October 7, 2008
Herald Tribune (Sarasota, Fla.): An upcoming product launch from Burger King's product innovation team could be the The Angry Whopper, a burger topped with…
read nowTaco John's promos snack line with Pepsi's Drink in the Music
October 6, 2008
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Taco John's has developed a new snack line — Snackaritos, Chips & Queso and dessert Cini-Sopapilla Bites — and is partnering with Pepsi in…
read now2009 U.S. Fast Food report released
October 6, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report" report to their offering. The…
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QSRs caught in the crisis
Economic conditions batter the industry, but operators insist quality still key.
read nowKrispy Kreme brings back LTO fall doughnuts
October 5, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced its signature pumpkin-shaped doughnut and spiced pumpkin cake doughnut are back in stores in…
read nowQSR operators adjust to higher costs
October 5, 2008
The Saginaw News: Restaurants are adapting to the weak economy by reducing portion sizes and raising prices. At Wendy's, for example, the size of value-size…
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