Tim Hortons continues strong results in Q1

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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…

QSRs roll out trendy menu items

May 12, 2010

Several quick-service chains are getting ready for the summer season with a new product launches that leverage ongoing trends.   Taco John's has launched a…

QSRs roll out trendy menu items

May 12, 2010

Several quick-service chains are getting ready for the summer season with a new product launches that leverage ongoing trends.   Taco John's has launched a…

Could the Gulf oil spill impact QSRs?

May 11, 2010

With most quick-service brands sourcing their seafood outside of the Gulf of Mexico, executives may not be concerned about the impact of the late April oil…

Mrs. Fields moves forward with aggressive expansion

May 11, 2010

A week after new CEO Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Timothy Casey said he was ready to lead the company's Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY in their growth plans, the…

Pretzel brands beef up pretzel dog lineup

May 11, 2010

The two leading pretzel chains have introduced new pretzel dog lineups. Pretzel leader Auntie Anne's has added two new flavor toppings to its Pretzel Dog…

Could the Gulf oil spill impact QSRs?

May 11, 2010

With most quick-service brands sourcing their seafood outside of the Gulf of Mexico, executives may not be concerned about the impact of the late April oil…

Mrs. Fields moves forward with aggressive expansion

May 11, 2010

A week after new CEO Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Timothy Casey said he was ready to lead the company's Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY in their growth plans, the…

Pretzel brands beef up pretzel dog lineup

May 11, 2010

The two leading pretzel chains have introduced new pretzel dog lineups. Pretzel leader Auntie Anne's has added two new flavor toppings to its Pretzel Dog…

Chick-fil-A kicks off summer dessert promo

May 9, 2010

Even as Chick-fil-A is preparing for its Spicy Chicken Sandwich launch by setting up a reservation system, the company also is promoting its dessert. Just in…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

McDonald's comps sustain growth in April

May 9, 2010

McDonald's Corp. saw global comparable sales grow 4.9 percent in April, the company has announced. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 3.…

Chick-fil-A kicks off summer dessert promo

May 9, 2010

Even as Chick-fil-A is preparing for its Spicy Chicken Sandwich launch by setting up a reservation system, the company also is promoting its dessert. Just in…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

McDonald's comps sustain growth in April

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May 9, 2010

McDonald's Corp. saw global comparable sales grow 4.9 percent in April, the company has announced. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 3.…

Burger King franchisee pricing class action suit goes to court

May 6, 2010

The class action lawsuit filed by Burger King franchisees over the company's movement of the double cheeseburger to the value menu was heard in Miami federal…

Chick-fil-A to offer online reservations for spicy chicken tastings

May 6, 2010

Chick-fil-A is anticipating strong trial of its new Spicy Chicken Sandwich, the first new sandwich the chain has added since introducing the Chick-fil-A…

Carl's Jr., Wendy's add new chicken offerings

May 6, 2010

While several burger chains are focusing on the promotion of National Hamburger Month, Carl's Jr. and Wendy's have capitalized on existing platforms to push…

Burger King franchisee pricing class action suit goes to court

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May 6, 2010

The class action lawsuit filed by Burger King franchisees over the company's movement of the double cheeseburger to the value menu was heard in Miami federal…