July 30, 2009
Yoshinoya has added a new line of BBQ Short Rib amd Chicken Plates to its menu in the United States. The new menu items will feature options of BBQ beef short…
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Nearly three out of four restaurant operators (72 percent) said emphasizing fresh produce in their marketing efforts drives more customers to their restaurant…
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As part of its comprehensive turnaround effort, Wendy's International Inc. has named The Kaplan Thaler Group as its new lead creative agency. Responsibilities…
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Despite McDonald's massive advertising efforts for its McCafé specialty coffee launch, the chain doesn't seem to have grabbed too many actual Starbucks…
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Fastcasual.com, in partnership with Risk Services Corp., is hosting a webinar Aug. 4 from 2-3 p.m. intended to inform restaurant operators how they can…
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The coffee wars are on in Southwest Florida. While Starbucks is closing some of its stores in the region, Dunkin' Donuts is on a growth spurt, particularly…
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A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…
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Sonic Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit organization that helps public school educators find resources for classroom projects, to…
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White Castle is offering three "Craver Saver" meals for cost-conscious consumers now through Aug. 22. The meals, available for $2.99, include a choice of three…
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Marble Slab, which is managed by NexCen Franchise Management Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands Inc., opened its first Marble Slab franchised store in Asia.
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Arby's is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a variety of special offers. The promotions include: $5 BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger combo, featuring curly…
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery has announced a partnership with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. to raise breast cancer awareness…
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Chick-fil-A is one of the few bright spots in the quick-service chicken category, according to The Dallas Morning News. The company recently announced it is on…
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CKE Restaurants Inc.'s company-operated same-store sales fell at both Carl's Jr. and Hardee's for period six ended July 13, as sales couldn't keep pace with…
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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in the company's third-quarter earnings call that McDonald's huge ad push of its McCafe specialty coffee helped the coffee…
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With the slide of a bar, visitors to the newly redesigned Burger King Web site can choose the type of content they want to view from the BK.com home page. The…
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LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco is celebrating the launch of its new breakfast items by offering a free Breakfast Taco Del Carbon with the purchase of any…
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MINNEAPOLIS — McDonald's recently unveiled the Top 10 "Happiest Cities for Families" and the return of the Ty Teenie Beanie Babies plush toys as the chain…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. will launch the new Krystal Blitz energy drink in all Krystal restaurants systemwide Monday, the company has announced. …
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The Herald (Glasgow, Scotland): KFC advertising in the United Kingdom has been criticized by an advertising oversite group in regard to misleading advertising…
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