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KFC sandwich test draws worldwide attention
August 23, 2009
KFC's Unthink campaign apparently is not just about offering a better-for-you grilled bone-in product line. The chain may be poised to ask consumers to Unthink…
read nowHardee's puts fried bologna on the breakfast menu
August 23, 2009
Hardee's has taken a popular Southern favorite, the fried bologna sandwich, and transformed it into a new breakfast item. The Oscar Mayer Fried Bologna Biscuit…
read nowEl Taco Tote launches Coca-Cola's new Fanta Apple fountain option
August 23, 2009
Coca-Cola North America has launched its popular Fanta Apple soft drink as a fountain beverage option. Previously the refreshing, crisp apple-flavored beverage…
read nowBurger King takes on McDonald's Double Cheeseburger in target markets
August 20, 2009
McDonald's is taking a hit from competitors on all sides, it seems. First, Carl's Jr. unleashed the Big Carl as a bigger, more affordable version of McDonald's…
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds two new Coolatta flavors in some markets
August 20, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced two new fruit flavors to its popular line of Coolatta frozen slush drinks in a limited number of restaurants. Grape and…
read nowTubby's Grilled Submarines introduces new Chipotle Cheeseburger Sub
August 20, 2009
Tubby's Grilled Submarines has introduced its new Chipotle Cheeseburger Sub at all Tubby's locations. The newest sub addition has quickly become a favorite…
read nowDeep-discount offering, national media plan pays off for Popeyes
August 19, 2009
Popeyes' deep-discount PayDay promotion in April and a new national advertising plan helped the company fight off competition as it worked aggressively to…
read nowAuntie Anne's uses social media to celebrate National Lemonade Day
August 19, 2009
Auntie Anne's is celebrating National Lemonade Day today with a social media game that rewards timely participants with a free Lemonade Mixer. Auntie Anne's…
read nowKrystal targets energy drink fans with online campaign, coupon
August 19, 2009
Krystal restaurants has launched on online ad campaign and coupon for free coupon for its new proprietary Krystal Blitz energy drink, launched last month. …
read nowBurger King's Angry Whopper moves into Canada
August 18, 2009
Burger King is heating up the globe with its Angry Whopper and playing up on the burger's name in its promotions. Following the sandwich's introduction in…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's bite back in burger wars
August 17, 2009
With Burger King and McDonald's debuting their own premium burgers, regional chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are not taking the entries lightly. Andrew F.
read nowCoca-Cola expands awareness of Freestyle dispenser with social media
August 17, 2009
The Coca-Cola Co. recently expanded its test of its new 100-flavor-plus Freestyle dispenser, adding test markets in Southern California and Utah. To increase…
read nowKrispy Kreme returns football doughnuts to lineup
August 16, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has kicked off the gridiron season with the return of its football doughnuts. Beginning today, the football-shaped treats topped…
read nowTechnomic finds growth opportunities for restaurants in consumer catering
August 16, 2009
The recession has taken its toll on the restaurant industry, including brands that have grown their catering services by focusing on box lunches or party trays…
read nowIn-N-Out named favorite in Esquire chef poll
August 16, 2009
Esquire Magazine asked the country's top chefs to rate their favorite fast food restaurants. The winner: In-N-Out Burger. Other mentions include small regional…
read nowCommentary: McDonald's won the recession, but will it survive the recovery?
August 12, 2009
Industry forecasters are saying that the recession is most likely over, and Slate Moneybox commentator Daniel Gross says McDonald's is one of the recession's…
read nowKrispy Kreme to sponsor NFL Carolina Panthers
August 12, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the NFL Carolina Panthers that includes the company's signature products being…
read nowTim Hortons, Cold Stone make progress on co-branding in N.Y.
August 12, 2009
Tim Hortons in Western New York is making progress on its co-branding test with Cold Stone Creamery, having added the ice cream shop to 10 of its Tim Hortons…
read nowTaco Bell plans breakfast, other product launches
August 12, 2009
Taco Bell plans to extend its share of the quick-service market from 3 percent to 5 percent with a variety of new product launches, according to a story in…
read nowConsumer concern over sodium intake impacts product development
August 11, 2009
Americans love sodium, but many consumers are starting to pay more attention to their intake, according to new research from consumer, product and market…
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