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…

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…