Dairy Queen launches happy birthday video contest

May 18, 2010

Dairy Queen continues the celebration of the 25th birthday of its iconic Blizzard Treat online with the launch of Operation Happy Birthday, a video promotion…

Burger King Fire-Grilled Ribs push casual dining price point

May 18, 2010

While Taco Bell has created buzz with its $2 combo meals, Burger King's new Fire-Grilled Ribs is catching media and consumer attention for its higher price…

McDonald's kids' Shrek promo includes fruits & veggies push

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May 18, 2010

McDonald's has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation in a promotion for "Shrek Forever After," the final chapter of the Shrek series. The marketing program…

Dairy Queen launches happy birthday video contest

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May 18, 2010

Dairy Queen continues the celebration of the 25th birthday of its iconic Blizzard Treat online with the launch of Operation Happy Birthday, a video promotion…

Burger King Fire-Grilled Ribs push casual dining price point

May 18, 2010

While Taco Bell has created buzz with its $2 combo meals, Burger King's new Fire-Grilled Ribs is catching media and consumer attention for its higher price…

Jack in the Box gives specialty drinks the raspberries

May 17, 2010

As McDonald's moves forward with its national smoothie rollout and $1 soft drink deals, Jack in the Box also is strengthening its beverage offerings with a new…

Del Taco offers 'Big Fat' value with LTO chicken taco

May 17, 2010

Del Taco has introduced its latest a limited-time taco offering, indulgent flatbread offering known as the Big Fat Crispy Chicken Taco.   The Big Fat Crispy…

Jack in the Box gives specialty drinks the raspberries

May 17, 2010

As McDonald's moves forward with its national smoothie rollout and $1 soft drink deals, Jack in the Box also is strengthening its beverage offerings with a new…

McDonald's English workplace instruction program recognized

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May 17, 2010

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) will honor McDonald's Corp. for its English workplace instruction program, English Under the Arches. The program earned…

Del Taco offers 'Big Fat' value with LTO chicken taco

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May 17, 2010

Del Taco has introduced its latest a limited-time taco offering, indulgent flatbread offering known as the Big Fat Crispy Chicken Taco.   The Big Fat Crispy…

High unemployment continues impact on El Pollo Loco

May 16, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported its systemwide same-store sales were down 6.7 percent for the first quarter ended…

Sonic upgrades soft serve to 'Real Ice Cream'

May 16, 2010

Sonic has launched its new Real Ice Cream, part of the company's turnaround effort focusing on the differentiation of its quality products. The new soft serve…

High unemployment continues impact on El Pollo Loco

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May 16, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported its systemwide same-store sales were down 6.7 percent for the first quarter ended…

Sonic upgrades soft serve to 'Real Ice Cream'

May 16, 2010

Sonic has launched its new Real Ice Cream, part of the company's turnaround effort focusing on the differentiation of its quality products. The new soft serve…

Arby's national value menu lifts transactions, sales results

May 13, 2010

Arby's is beginning to see improvements in its number of transactions and improved margins as it implements its turnaround plan, said Roland Smith…

Bundle meals provide some lift for Jack in the Box

May 13, 2010

Jack in the Box customer traffic and same-store stores continue to be negatively impacted by high unemployment in its key markets, although there was some…

Tim Hortons continues strong results in Q1

May 13, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has reported its robust same-store sales growth contributed to strong consolidated earnings performance for the first quarter ended April 4. …

Taco Bell hopes to disrupt marketplace with $2 meal deals

May 13, 2010

Taco Bell is known for its value meal, offering a variety of items between 79 cents and 99 cents. With the quick-service industry still challenged by high…

Arby's national value menu lifts transactions, sales results

May 13, 2010

Arby's is beginning to see improvements in its number of transactions and improved margins as it implements its turnaround plan, said Roland Smith…

Bundle meals provide some lift for Jack in the Box

May 13, 2010

Jack in the Box customer traffic and same-store stores continue to be negatively impacted by high unemployment in its key markets, although there was some…