Wendy's intros Nesquik, 'Squeezerz' options

August 26, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has announced it is introducing low-fat, Nestle Nesquik milk in its 5,900 U.S. restaurants, along with "Squeezerz," a low-fat…

Burger King intros value Wrappers

August 26, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced additions to the BK Value Menu and BK Breakfast Value Menu.   Permanently added to the breakfast menu is the Cheesy…

Chick-fil-A dress-up day promos Chick-n-Strips

August 26, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has announced it is offering a Chick-n-Strips giveaway to kick off the college football season.   In celebration of the inaugural…

Jack in the Box launches Pita Snacks

August 25, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have announced the debut of Pita Snacks — a new product platform of snack-sized, wrap-style sandwiches — in several of…

The decline of the dollar menu

QSR operators face challenges to sustain low-cost fare.

Western food show offers tips, new products

August 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES — The Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo kicked off Aug. 23 with up to 15,000 industry professionals seeing what's hot in the foodservice…

Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo kicks off

August 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES — The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo opened Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Pacific time in Los Angeles. Held in the Los Angeles Convention Center…

Dairy Queen intros Iron Grilled Sandwiches

August 20, 2008

Dairy Queen has announced the launch of three new Iron Grilled Sandwiches at participating locations nationwide.   Served fresh and hot off the grill, the…

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…