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.

Dunkin' Donuts intros LTO holiday menu

November 11, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new holiday lineup, including new menu items, a new Dunkin' Deal offer and gift packages. The new menu items…

Supply chain technology ensures Subway quality

November 11, 2008

Chain Leader: Subway franchisees have found a way to ensure a safe and consistent supply chain by using an Internet-based supply-management system. Subway's…

Chick-fil-A intros holiday shake

November 3, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A is ready for the holiday season with a new Peppermint Chocolate Chip Hand-Spun Milkshake that will be offered as a limited-time…

Jack in the Box brings back holiday flavors

November 3, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants is bringing back its Egg Nog and Pumpkin Pie shakes for the holiday season.   Made with real ice cream, Jack's Egg Nog…

Burger King testing higher priced Whopper Jr.

November 2, 2008

Forbes: Burger King said that it has seen a significant drop since the end of July in the prices for many ingredients, such as beef, cheese, corn, wheat and…

Lamb Weston debuts new sweet potato products

October 29, 2008

BOISE, Idaho — ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston has developed three new Sweet Things sweet potato products for restaurant operators. The new offerings include…

Analyst lauds McDonald's move to new McDouble burger

October 29, 2008

Forbes: An RBC Capital Markets analyst said McDonald's Corp.'s plans to replace its Double Cheeseburger with the McDouble, which has two hamburger patties and…

Carl's Jr. intros Big Country Breakfast Burrito

October 28, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. is now offering the Big Country Breakfast Burrito, which features eggs, crumbled bacon and sausage, diced ham, shredded…

Culver's posts Custard Election results

October 28, 2008

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants has released results of its 2008 Custard Election, which seem to be on track with the presumptive outcome of next…

McDonald's double cheeseburger fix nears

October 28, 2008

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. is moving toward replacing its hallmark dollar-menu product, the double cheeseburger, with a new burger called the McDouble…

Jack in the Box intros chicken, dessert items

October 27, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has added several items to its menu, including a chicken sandwich, a chicken biscuit and a dessert item, the company announced. …

Chick-fil-A partners with Space Center for kid's meal

October 27, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has announced a partnership with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for its fall 2008 Kid's Meal premium offering. As part of the…