Hardee's intros Pork Chop 'N' Gravy Biscuit

September 23, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has announced the introduction of the Pork Chop 'N' Gravy Biscuit, which features a breaded, boneless pork chop topped with sausage gravy…

McDonald's franchisee credit not in jeopardy

September 23, 2008

CNN Money: Bank of America has denied reports that it is no longer extending new lines of credit to McDonald's Corp. franchisees. A spokesman said the bank…

Krispy Kreme pins hopes on ice cream

September 22, 2008

USA Today: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is pinning its hopes on a turnaround plan that includes launching soft-serve ice cream as well as opening smaller stores and…

Kahala Brands in week-long benefit giveaway

September 22, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — During the week of Sept. 22, five Kahala brands will host a nationwide fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Each…

Taco Bueno intros Flame-Grilled menu

September 21, 2008

DALLAS — Taco Bueno has expanded its menu with flavorful, new flame-grilled items including Fajita Tacos, Gourmet Burritos, and Gourmet Bowls. Customers can…

KFC adapts to become No. 1 restaurant chain in China

September 21, 2008

China.org.cn: KFC, a once rather lackluster American quick-service brand, has outperformed all competitors and in particular archrival and world market leader…

White Castle tests Pulled Pork Sandwich

September 17, 2008

 

McDonald's Moms tour potato farm

September 17, 2008

PASCO, Wash. — McDonald's Moms' Quality Correspondents has concluded its second year of unprecedented access to the McDonald's system of owner/operators…

Carvel Customer Appreciation Day features giveaway

September 16, 2008

ATLANTA — Carvel Ice Cream has announced that participating Carvel Ice Cream locations are hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Sept. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.

McDonald's expands McCafé line in San Diego

September 15, 2008

SAN DIEGO — McDonald's has introduced its espresso-based McCafé lattes, cappuccinos and mochas in San Diego.   All McCafé Coffees are made from Arabica…

New JFK terminal to feature touchscreen food ordering, gate delivery

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 15, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Travelers in a hurry to get through security and to their airport gates often walk right past some of their best food options, and find the…

Florida Restaurant Show wraps up

Show highlights ran the gamut from the basics to the high-tech.

KFC Honey BBQ sauce wins at wing festival

September 14, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC's first entry in the National Buffalo Wing Festival resulted in first place honors in the Traditional Barbecue Sauce category. After…

McDonald's CEO happy with drink rollouts

September 14, 2008

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's chief executive Jim Skinner said the chain's gambit into specialty coffee, smoothies and bottled drinks is rolling out on schedule…

Wendy's to give away 10,000 free Twisted Frostys

September 9, 2008

GLENDALE, Calif. — Nestle Toll House cookie dough is just one of the three add-in flavors in Wendy's new Twisted Frosty, which the chain is featuring in The…

McDonald's August worldwide comps up 8.5%

September 8, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has announced its global comparable-store sales increased 8.5 percent in August. Systemwide sales for McDonald's worldwide…

KFC ramping up security for original secret recipe

September 8, 2008

Google/Associated Press: Colonel Harland Sanders' handwritten recipe of 11 herbs and spices is scheduled to be removed Sept. 9, 2008, from safekeeping at KFC's…

Burger King UK launches 'polygameat' ad

September 8, 2008

Guardian.co.uk: Burger King will launch a TV ad campaign in the United Kingdom that plays on the idea of polygamy, featuring a man harassed by women for mixing…

Building a better burger chain

Carl's Jr., Hardee's CEO shares insights into the brands' plans for the future.

Miss. Wendy's testing coffee drinks

September 7, 2008

Laurel (Miss.) Leader-Call: A Wendy's restaurant in Laurel, Miss., has been selected as the lone site to test the chain's new iced-coffee and Frosty-cino…