Baskin-Robbins chases the younger generation

November 14, 2006

The Globe: Baskin-Robbins, a long-time synonym for takeout ice cream, has watched its U.S. market share melt as a generation picked up a taste for café…

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's roll out new shakes and malts

November 5, 2006

  CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants is taking the Mint Chip Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes & Malts systemwide at Hardee's and Carl's Jr.   The new Mint…

Fast-food growth in China helps potato farmers

October 12, 2006

Associated Press: The rapid growth of China's fast-food industry is boosting demand for frozen french fries and other processed potato products, helping to…

Arby's awards suppliers

October 12, 2006

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. and its ARCOP purchasing and distribution arm honored three of its suppliers with Values Awards during its Worldwide…

Chick-fil-A's lemonade adds SPLENDA

August 17, 2006

ATLANTA, GA — Chick-fil-A said it's adding SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener to its Diet Lemonade recipe.   Since Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A introduced…

Long John Silver's partners with Pepsi

August 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's is converting its more than 500 company-owned restaurants to serve PepsiCo products, including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi…

Taco Bell intros Nacho Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito

August 7, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is rolling out a new item named the Nacho Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito. According to a news release, the burrito combines a choice…

Jack in the Box revamps dessert menu

August 2, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has upgraded its dessert and shake menu. The company introduced the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake and added the choice of…

Baskin Robbins clerk busts counterfeit outfit

August 2, 2006

Mercury News: Police busted an alleged counterfeiting ring Aug. 2, after an alert Baskin Robbins clerk reported suspicious cash. A clerk became suspicious and…

A&W kicks off summer-long promotion of free ice cream

July 13, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On July 16, National Ice Cream Day, A&W Restaurants will kick off its summer-long "Float Your Papa Combo for Free."    According to a…

Ben & Jerry's opens first Hawaii shop

June 29, 2006

Biz Journal: The first Ben & Jerry's ice cream parlor in Hawaii opened Friday at Ward Centre next to Crazy Shirts. Owner Ronni Tai See, whose company is…

Oils bring in the customers

QSRs are separating themselves in the marketplace with trans-fats-free cooking oils and by converting grease into fuel.

Wendy's cuts trans-fats with new cooking oil

June 7, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — In a move that significantly reduces trans-fatty acids (TFAs) on its menu, Wendy's is making the switch to non-hydrogenated cooking oil for its…

White Castle to celebrate at World of Coca-Cola

June 5, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio —  White Castle and Coca-Cola are celebrating 85 years of history with an interactive White Castle exhibit at World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. …

Dunkin' Donuts launches biggest product initiative in years

June 4, 2006

NEW YORK — Dunkin' Donuts announced its new Smoothies are now available in the Mid-Atlantic region, which includes the New York and Philadelphia market. …

Long John Silver's reduces dipping-related incidents

May 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Long John Silver's has introduced new Parmesan Crusted Fish Bites, tender bites of Alaskan white fish, surrounded by a crispy breading with…

Mi Viejita launches new salsa

April 24, 2006

CHICAGO — Mi Viejita LLC recently launched what it calls the first Mexican-style dehydrated salsas and sauces. According to a news release, the company also…

U.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says

April 19, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…

New design to save Culver's up to $150,000 per store

April 18, 2006

PRAIRIE du SAC, Wis. — Responding to the rising cost of construction and a desire to expand into urban areas, Culver's has designed and is building a more…

Taco Bell searching for the next El Presidente

April 11, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell customers have the chance to be named El Presidente of Taco Bell, a title that comes with a million pesos (almost $94,000), a…