El Pollo Loco brings back Chicken Tamales for holidays

November 10, 2009

El Pollo Loco Inc. has brought back its popular Chicken Tamales, available through the New Year.

McDonald's October global comps up 3.3%

November 9, 2009

McDonald's Corp. has announced that global comparable sales rose 3.3 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows: United States, relatively flat…

Dunkin' Donuts adds LTO value menu in Chicago

November 9, 2009

As consumer spending continues to tighten this holiday season, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new limited-time value menu designed to offer quality products…

McDonald's may take breakfast dollar menu nationwide

November 9, 2009

Quick-service brands continue to fight for consumers' dollars by enticing them with various value promotions. With U.S. same-store sales flat for October…

Burger King to launch Planet 51 kids meal promo

November 9, 2009

Burger King Corp. will help bring the themes of adventure and exploration to kids through a series of Planet 51 premiums available starting Nov. 16 with BK…

No wraps for McDonald's U.K. stores

November 8, 2009

As McDonald's Corp. looks to add menu items to its United Kingdom locations, the company also must keep a mind on keeping their preparation quick.   According…

Jack in the Box adds Southwest Chicken Bowl

November 8, 2009

Jack in the Box has launched its new Southwest Chicken Bowl menu item, available at restaurants for a limited time.   The new Southwest Chicken Bowl is made…

Wendy's/Arby's Q3 net up on Wendy's merger

November 4, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, with same-store sales at Arby's North America continuing to be impacted by…

Manchu WOK to debut deep-fried cheesecake

November 4, 2009

Manchu WOK has announced it is introducing deep-fried cheesecake to their menu. Made of a warm cheesecake filling wrapped inside a flaky crust, the product…

Krispy Kreme to honor military with donut giveaway

November 4, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. is honoring America's service men and women on Veterans Day by giving away free doughnuts to all veterans and active military…

Cold Stone intros holiday lineup

November 3, 2009

Dunkin' Brands relies on culinology for product innovation

November 3, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts recent launch of its new chicken and tuna sandwiches is just one example of the company's culinary development team's innovations. Notice the…

Great American Cookies launches 'Aliens in the Attic' DVD promo

November 1, 2009

Great American Cookies has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote the November 2009 Blu-ray and DVD release of "Aliens in the…

Dunkin' Donuts intros chicken, tuna sandwiches in select markets

November 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled a new lineup of sandwiches for select markets in the Northeast. The new chicken and tuna sandwiches expand the chain's lineup of…

Burger King remains focused on improvement, growth

October 29, 2009

Burger King Corp. assured investors on its quarterly earnings conference call that the company is committed to focus on improvement, including boosting sales…

Burger King Q1 net down 6 percent

October 28, 2009

Burger King Holdings Inc. has reported that the company continues to be impacted by adverse macroeconomic conditions, with global same-store sales down 2.…

KFC hometown plans Sanders' statue

October 28, 2009

Corbin, Ky., home of the first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, is hoping to focus more on that history, according to a story by The Times-Tribune in Corbin.

QSRs offer Halloween treats, deals

October 28, 2009

Quick-service restaurants are hoping to scare up some Halloween business with a variety of tactics, from offering free or discounted specials, to…

McDonald's franchisee pulls out of Iceland

October 26, 2009

Iceland will lose its three McDonald's locations this week due in part to the country's devalued currency, according to a story in The Globe and Mail.

KFC holds free-piece grilled giveaway, El Pollo Loco counters with contest

October 25, 2009

KFC is offering customers a free piece of grilled chicken today at participating U.S. stores. Customers are limited to one free piece per person, with the free…