Tulsa Chick-fil-A owner sets lemonade cup record

August 20, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — The Chick-fil-A restaurant at Eastside Market in Tulsa, Okla., found a bigger-than-life way to commemorate "National Lemonade Day" by setting a…

McDonald's McCafes open in Central Ohio

August 19, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio — McDonald's has announced the launch of its McCafe Coffees in Central Ohio. The Central Ohio Co-Op for McDonald's is one of the first markets…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. Q2 comps up

August 19, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent CKE Restaurants Inc. were up 3.6 percent for the second quarter ended Aug.

Chick-fil-A owner attempts largest lemonade record

August 19, 2008

The (Oklahoma City) Journal Record: A Tulsa, Okla., Chick-fil-A owner has added a 9-foot-tall replica of a Chick-Fil-A cup at his store in an attempt to break…

Canada Arby's celebrate Beef ‘N Cheddar 30th

August 14, 2008

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Arby's restaurants in Canada will celebrate the 30th birthday of the chain's Beef ‘n Cheddar by offering the sandwich at a priceof 3…

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…