Burger ban is weighed in San Jose

August 14, 2008

Mercury News: San Jose, Calif., City Council members have proposed a one-year citywide moratorium on new fast food restaurants, citing an April 2008 study by…

Burger King Apple Fries exceed expectations

August 14, 2008

Burger King Corp. has announced that its better-for-you BK Fresh Apple Fries have exceeded projections in the month since the product launched.   The Apple…

Analysis suggests menu labeling prevents weight gain

August 13, 2008

DAVIS, Calif. — The University of California's Center for Weight and Health has released findings of new research that shows California adults could avoid…

McDonald's launches Star Wars Happy Meal

August 13, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has announced a partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. on the creation of a Happy Meal program highlighting Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Dunkin' flatbread success leads to Egg White Sandwich

August 12, 2008

Dunkin' Donuts has launched its new DDSMART menu featuring a surprising new menu item for a quick-serve restaurant, the Egg White Flatbread Sandwich. …

QSRs bank on beverages

Specialty drinks add up to higher checks as beverage sales soar.

MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab promote 3-D animated film

August 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES — Summit Entertainment has announced a partnership with NexCen Brands' MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery and Marble Slab Creamery to support its…

Checkers/Rally's intro RedHot chicken sandwich

August 10, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., parent company of double drive-thru restaurants Checkers and Rally's, has announced the addition of Frank's…

Jack in the Box intros breakfast bowls

August 10, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants has announced the introduction of two Breakfast Bowl choices to its morning menu.   Available now, Jack's new…

Dunkin' Donuts announces 100+ new Houston stores

August 6, 2008

CANTON, Mass. —  Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of two multiunit-store-development agreements for 107 new restaurants in Houston.   The agreement…

McDonald's tests Dollar Menu changes

August 3, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: McDonald's Corp. is testing modifications to its popular $1 double cheeseburger, and higher prices for the sandwich, as it prepares to…

Burger King worker gets misdemeanor for poisoning fries

August 3, 2008

The Daily Times (Farmington, N.M.): A former Burger King employee, who faced felony charges after putting powdered bleach on french fries served to customers…

Multnomah County, Ore., backs menu labeling

July 31, 2008

The Oregonian:  The Multnomah County, Ore., Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 on July 31, 2008, to require large chain restaurants and coffee shops to list…

Dunkin' Donuts unveils lighter menu options

July 29, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the launch of a new menu featuring better-for-you options.   Known as DDSMART, the menu will have a distinctive…

Dairy Queen announces Miracle Treat Day

July 29, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has announced that its participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations will celebrate the third annual Miracle Treat Day…

Sonic intros LTO fried ice cream

July 28, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Drive-In has announced the limited-time offering of its Fried Ice Cream Blast dessert.   The cold treat is made with a blend of vanilla…

Taco Bell announces free taco day in OKC

July 28, 2008

OKCBusiness: Taco Bell Corp. has announced its Oklahoma City locations will give away Fresco Crunch Tacos July 29, 2008, as a reward for citizens losing a…

Tomato industry compensation bill introduced

July 27, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: Federal health officials haven't cleared tomatoes as a cause of the salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 1,270 nationwide…

Arby's tests interactive ad campaign

July 24, 2008

ATLANTA — Fletcher Martin, an integrated marketing communications agency, has created two interactive components for Arby's as part of the chain's first market…

Carl's Jr. CEO no health nut

July 24, 2008

Advertising Age (subscription may be required): Andy Puzder, president and CEO of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has made a name for his chains — and boosted…