Hardee's intros its Big Mac knockoff

September 13, 2009

Hardee's has thrown its hat into the ring for what the chain is calling Round 2 of the burger wars with the introduction of the Big Hardee. Like sister chain…

El Pollo Loco intros LTO wings

September 13, 2009

El Pollo Loco has introduced its new Buffaloco Wings for a limited time, the company has announced.   Buffaloco Wings are prepared to order and then smothered…

McDonald's kicks off new Angus burger promo

September 9, 2009

McDonald's is again using free offerings to entice customers to try its new premium burgers. When the line of Angus Third Pounders debuted earlier this summer…

DJs square off in McDonald's new online, live Flavor Battle

September 7, 2009

McDonald's has launched a new, national premier DJ competition, the McDonald's Flavor Battle, giving consumers an opportunity to vote for the DJs' old school…

Burger King, Tony Stewart rev up for Whopper promo, sweepstakes

September 7, 2009

Burger King Corp. has launched its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart. The campaign spotlights the driver in…

Focus on service pushes Krispy Kreme Q2 comps up

September 3, 2009

While quick-serve burger chains have seen same-store sales fall during the recession, the donut segment is apparently thriving, with Krispy Kreme comps…

New Whataburger campaign to focus on made-to-order menu

September 2, 2009

To highlight its made-to-order menu, Whataburger is launching a month-long campaign reminding customers there are 36,864 different ways to make a Whataburger…

Dunkin' Donuts adds biscuits as oven-toasted bread option

September 2, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has added buttermilk biscuits to its oven-toasted menu as another option for customers to choose for their favorite Dunkin' Donuts breakfast…

Report recommends fast food tax in local obesity-fighting strategies

September 1, 2009

A new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council suggests local governments add zoning restrictions on fast-food restaurants near…

Dairy Queen intros new Oreo Cookie Jar Blizzard

September 1, 2009

Dairy Queen has introduced a new twist on the chain's popular Oreo Blizzard Flavor Treat, the new Oreo Cookie Jar Blizzard.   Now available at all…

Burger King licenses line of branded fries for retail

September 1, 2009

As more consumers are eating at home, Burger King is trying to capture some of those sales with the release of a retail line of crispy microwaveable Burger…

Western Expo focuses on solutions for growth

August 30, 2009

The first day drew crowds of foodservice professionals looking for ways to succeed in tough times.

KFC floats revamped value menu with boat promo

August 27, 2009

KFC has ramped up its Ultimate Value Menu and is promoting it via a specially designed vessel fitted to give away free samples.   The new value menu…

McDonald's tries Dollar Menu at breakfast to wake up sales

August 26, 2009

Chicago area McDonald's have added a breakfast Dollar Menu to combat slumping morning sales, following the lead of a similar offer in the Seattle market…

Great American Cookies intros Apple Harvest Nut flavor

August 26, 2009

Great American Cookies is introducing their newest creation just in time for fall — Apple Harvest Nut cookie. The new cookie, which debuts in stores Aug. 31…

McDonald's Angus burgers boost New Zealand beef industry

August 26, 2009

McDonald's is giving New Zealand's meat industry a boost with a deal to supply Angus beef for the chain's new premium burgers in United States, Canada and…

Winning Dunkin' donut creation now in stores

August 25, 2009

"Toffee for Your Coffee," the winning entry from Dunkin' Donuts' donut creation contest, is now available at participating shops nationwide through Oct. 6.

Church's Chicken buys 23 Mrs. Winner's stores in Tenn., Ky.

August 25, 2009

Burger King won't abandon value as it ramps up premium rollouts

August 25, 2009

Burger King anticipates its new batch broiler, which is expected to be in all U.S. stores by January 2010, to be "a game changer in the fast food hamburger…

KFC addresses inaccurate nutritional reports of test sandwich

August 24, 2009

KFC's Double Down sandwich, which has been in test in Providence, R.I., and Omaha, Neb., for several weeks, has received unprecendented attention, much of it…