Sarku Japan plants franchise seeds

September 15, 2010

As part of its aggressive domestic and international growth plan, Sarku Japan will host seminars through the fall in a handful of metro markets for those…

New ad attacks McDonald's ... Is it fair?

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September 14, 2010

A new ad debuting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday points the finger at McDonald’s Corp. for an increase in heart disease.

Sonic reports sales, unit openings drop

September 14, 2010

Sonic Corp. announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended Aug. 31.

Class-action complaint filed against Taco Bell

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September 14, 2010

A Consolidated Class-Action Complaint was recently filed with more than 18,000 plaintiffs involved claiming that California area Taco Bells, and its parent…

Cold War over: DQ loses frozen yogurt ruling

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September 14, 2010

In a Sept. 3 decision, U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner denied the request for an injunction by International Dairy Queen Inc, to prohibit the company…

McDonald's, WFAN celebrate third annual football contest

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September 13, 2010

McDonald's Tri-State Area restaurants - including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - and WFAN have announced they are joining forces once again for…

Proposed drive-thru tax causes fumes

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September 13, 2010

A new tax on food from drive-thru components was proposed on Monday by the West Virgina Division of Highways in an attempt to try to raise revenue for the…

Taco Bueno joins Great American Dine Out

September 12, 2010

For the third consecutive year, Taco Bueno will participate in the Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out event. The chain will sell coupon books for $2…

Taco Bell ready to rock its 60-second commercial

September 9, 2010

The MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12 will feature a specially developed, 60-second commercial promoting Taco Bell's "Super Delicious Ingredient Force."

White Castle testing new concepts

September 9, 2010

The "Slider" has made room on the plate for noodles, sandwiches and barbecue. Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle is currently testing three new concepts…

Whataburger to offer free shakes

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September 8, 2010

Whataburger is offering free, 4-ounce samplings of its famous shakes on Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. for dine-in customers. The promotion is a tribute to…

Taco John's hoping to woo franchisees

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September 8, 2010

Taco John’s has launched an aggressive incentive program to draw new franchisees.

The King markets in the U.K.

September 7, 2010

Burger King's marketing giant, The King, has crossed the Atlantic and is now flexing his promotional skills in the United Kingdom.

Los Angeles fast-food ban may become law

September 7, 2010

A quick-service restaurant ban is still under debate in Los Angeles. Southern California Public Radio reported the Los Angeles City Council committee…

Au natural: Wendy’s testing fries with sea salt, potato skins

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2010

Wendy’s is taking its “You Know When It’s Real” marketing initiative very seriously these days.

Ice cream sales, trends are hot

September 6, 2010

Global ice cream sales have been hot this year, despite the tumultuous economy and slow restaurant numbers. According to Mintel Global Market Navigator, the…

Hardee's celebrates 50 years

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September 6, 2010

Hardee’s is turning 50 this month and plans to get its customers involved in the celebration. 

Brazil Fast Food Corp. sells real estate assets

September 6, 2010

Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates under the Bob's brand, KFC and Pizza Hut Sao Paul as a Yum! Brands franchisee, and Doggis as a GED franchisee, has sold…

Hardee's plays chicken

September 6, 2010

The Hardee's restaurant chain is testing three new varieties of a chicken tender wrap line, including buttermilk ranch, honey mustard and Sweet Baby Ray's…

Franchise group buys 16 Taco Bell units in Florida

September 2, 2010

Bravo Food Group, LLC, a Michigan-based franchise group, has purchased 16 Taco Bell restaurants in the Central Florida area with plans to renovate and reopen.