KFC promos 7-pc. value meal

September 30, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is introducing the 7-Piece Value Meal, which features seven pieces of Original Recipe Chicken, one large side and four biscuits for…

Adults like Burger King Apple Fries too

September 30, 2008

Chain Leader: Burger King's BK Fresh Apple Fries are so popular with adults that the company is considering offering the apples as a substitution for the fries…

Popeyes intros Louisiana Travelers tenders, nuggets

September 29, 2008

ATLANTA – Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has introduced Louisiana Travelers Nuggets and Tenders, positioned as on-the-go and…

Carvel intros LTO fall coffee, hand-dipped flavors

September 29, 2008

ATLANTA — Carvel Ice Cream is introducing the Pumpkin Spice Arctic Blender and the Peppermint Mocha Blended Coffee as well as three new hand-dipped flavors…

Uncertain economy dampens industry outlook

September 29, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance remained soft in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Hardee's intros Little Thickburger

September 28, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has created a reduced-size version of its Thickburger, the Little Thickburger. The new, smaller burger weighs one-quarter pound compared…

Culver's intros LTO election-themed sundaes

September 28, 2008

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants has introduced two limited-time politically themed sundaes available at all participating Culver's restaurants…

Mrs. Winner's intros LTO 8-pc. BOGO

September 24, 2008

ATLANTA — Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits has introduced a limited-time Chicken Stimulus package, an an 8-piece buy one, get one free promotion where…

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.