Popeyes tests value meals

December 7, 2008

The Kansas City Star: Kansas City is one of a few markets testing Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's new "Popeyes $4You" value pack meal. The value meal features a…

Tim Hortons to open 500th U.S. store

December 4, 2008

DETROIT — Tim Hortons has announced the opening of its 500th store in the United States. The store, located at the Millender Center in downtown Detroit, will…

Burger King resizes value offerings

December 2, 2008

The Boston Herald: Burger King rolled out its "Size It Your Way" initiative, with new, so-called "value" sizes for its soft drinks, french fries and onion…

McDonald's celebrates 25 years of Chicken McNuggets

December 1, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Chicken McNuggets with the launch of Nuggnuts.com, an online fan community for Chicken…

Critics slam Burger King's use of poor villagers in ad

December 1, 2008

NYDailyNews.com: Burger King has launched a new, documentary-style ad campaign called "Whopper Virgins," in which remote villagers in poor nations such as…

Research: Fast food diet linked to Alzheimer's

November 30, 2008

Reuters: A Swedish researcher has found that mice fed junk food for nine months showed signs of developing the abnormal brain tangles strongly associated with…

Krispy Kreme debuts Holiday Combo

November 30, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has launched its new Holiday Combo, the company announced. The combo includes: Snowman-shaped doughnuts with…

McDonald's ups double cheeseburger price

November 25, 2008

The Chicago Tribune: McDonald's has officially raised the price of its double cheeseburger to the recommended price of $1.19 beginning Dec. 1, moving the…

Cold Stone Creamery enters licensing deal

November 25, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Licensing agency Global Icons LLC has paired Cold Stone Creamery ice cream and Turin chocolate in a licensing deal to offer Cold…

MaggieMoo's launches holiday lineup

November 24, 2008

ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery is offering holiday-themed ice cream cakes, pies and cupcakes, the company announced.   Beginning this…

Jack in the Box names new senior culinary manager

November 24, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced the addition of senior culinary manager Dennis Samala to its product development team.   Samala, an 18-year…

Dunkin' Donuts hopes to find success in China

November 20, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts opened its first shop in Shanghai, China, the company announced. The company has secured agreements to open a total of 150 shops…

NCCR rejects research claims that QSR ads linked to child obesity

November 20, 2008

FoxNews.com: A spokeswoman for the National Council of Chain Restaurants said a new study linking obesity and fast-food ads is based on old information…

Burger King plans premium menu items

November 20, 2008

Advertising Age: Burger King is planning a new slate of premium items, including ribs and thicker burgers. The chain is also expanding the chain's "barbell…

Burger King limits sodium in advertised kids meals

November 18, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that it is limiting sodium in all of its Kids Meals advertised to children under 12 years old. Menu items include Kraft…

Del Taco promos value offerings

November 17, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco is introducing a limited-time value promotion for customers. The promotion, which begins Nov. 19 and runs through Jan. 6…

Krystal debuts Spicy Southern Chik Basket

November 17, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. has introduced its new Spicy Southern Chik Basket served with Fiesta Waffle Fries.   A spicy, crispier variation of…

White Castle: Keeping it in the family

Regional brand finds success by maintaining tight control.

Toronto demands QSRs find recycling solution

November 12, 2008

The Globe and Mail (Toronto): The Toronto public works committee has given fast-food outlets five months to reduce consumer packaging waste. Restaurants have…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Q3 comps up 0.9%

November 11, 2008

CARPENTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, reported that combined same-store sales for the third quarter ended Nov.