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Burger King to launch national breakfast value menu
January 18, 2007
MIAMI — Burger King locations nationwide will roll-out the BK Breakfast Value Menu on Feb. 19. The value menu will include two new menu items, the Hamlette…
read nowMcDonald's inks exclusive drive-thru agreement in China
January 18, 2007
Globe Investor: McDonald's Corp. has signed an exclusive 20-year agreement with Chinese oil firm Sinopec to build drive-thru restaurants at its petrol…
read nowWoman claims razor found in Popeye's rice
January 18, 2007
WSB-TV (Atlanta): A local woman says she found a razor in her cup of Popeye's Cajun Rice — bought at a restaurant location in downtown Atlanta. Harriet Clay…
read nowReport on QSR industry in the U.K. launched
January 17, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has launched its report, "Fast Food in the United Kingdom", a detailed analysis of market size and segmentation…
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by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
QSRs are updating their image to target a new kind of consumer.
read nowMcDonald's global comps continue to climb
January 16, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. reported solid increases in global and domestic comparable-store sales for December, the fourth quarter and fiscal year…
read nowFast-food chains target Muslim population
January 16, 2007
Bradenton Herald: Fast-food operators across the globe are trying to reach the Muslim population through the offering of halal — the Islamic analog of kosher…
read nowDunkin' Donuts makes international push
January 16, 2007
Reuters: Dunkin' Brands Inc. plans to open its first Dunkin' Donuts store in Taiwan as part of a regional push that also will take it into mainland China.
read nowYum! Brands real-estate deal soured by PETA ownership
January 16, 2007
New York Times: Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands wanted to buy property for a Taco Bell in Norfolk, Va., but the identity of the seller turned out to be an…
read nowJack in the Box unveils Chocolate Oreo Cookie Shake
January 15, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants is blending bits of Oreo cookies with real vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup to make the Chocolate Oreo Cookie…
read nowPlanet Smoothie to host Cup Man auditions
January 15, 2007
ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie is now accepting online auditions for the next Cup Man, the long-standing icon from Planet Smoothie. Consumers can submit an…
read nowHardee's launches new Monster Biscuit
January 15, 2007
ST. LOUIS — Hardee's announced Jan. 16 the launch of its newest creation, the Monster Biscuit, a sequel to its Monster Thickburger that was introduced in…
read nowBurgerville to use cage-free chicken eggs
January 15, 2007
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville menu breakfast items will now feature eggs produced by cage free hens. According to a news release, Burgerville will get the…
read nowTwo Burger King workers slain during shift
January 14, 2007
Southeast Missourian: Two Burger King employees in a northeast Illinois town were found dead early Saturday inside the fast-food restaurant. Preliminary…
read nowRestaurants rely on talent to boost sales
January 14, 2007
Nations Restaurant News: Add Sonic Drive-Ins to the list of chain and independent restaurants that are betting on talent contest tie-ins to snag attention…
read nowCarl's Jr. founder to be honored in California
January 11, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. announced Jan. 11 that Carl's Jr. founder Carl N. Karcher will be honored in Anaheim, Calif., with a star on its…
read nowU.K. health experts request QSR ban in poor neighborhoods
January 11, 2007
The Scotsman (Scotland): A Medical Research Council team said the high prevalence of quick-service restaurants in poor areas may be one of the factors behind…
read nowKeurig files suit against Kraft Foods Inc.
January 10, 2007
WATERBURY , Vt. — Keurig Inc., manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems, announced Jan 11 that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against…
read nowMcDonald's tests dollar menu at breakfast
December 19, 2006
The Associated Press: Cheap breakfasts are becoming fast food's latest battle zone. Seeking to protect its profitable morning daypart turf, McDonald's is…
read nowJack in the Box Restaurants offer Pumpkin Pie and Egg Nog Shakes
November 14, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is offering Pumpkin Pie and Egg Nog shakes. With the purchase of the shakes, guests can receive free Holiday Antenna Balls. …
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