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Sonic sweetens up summer with free Root Beer Float
May 28, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Drive-In is kicking off the summer season with Free Float Night then with free drink upgrades through the rest of the season. On June 3…
read nowOrange Julius to offer Light Smoothie giveaway day
May 28, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Orange Julius will host "Free Light Smoothie Day" June 19 at all participating locations nationwide. The event will celebrate the introduction of…
read nowKFC not considering halal meat in U.S.
May 28, 2009
Nation's Restaurant News: KFC officials said it has no plans to offer halal meat at U.S. stores despite a test underway at eight London locations. That test…
read nowMarble Slab pairs with Top Chef contestants for celebrity sundaes
May 27, 2009
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery is reconnecting with its chef-driven roots this summer with the help of Top Chef season five's contestants Fabio Viviani, Carla…
read nowDunkin', Krispy Kreme to offer free donuts on National Donut Day
May 27, 2009
Donut brands Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are celebrating National Donut Day, June 5, with giveaway offers. Dunkin' Donuts is marking that day with the…
read nowEconomy not stopping McDonald's
May 27, 2009
Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. expects to continue its momentum despite the recession, CEO Jim Skinner told shareholders at the company's annual meeting.
read nowChick-fil-A to open first store in Chicago area
May 27, 2009
Chicago Tribune/The Stew blog: As Chick-fil-A works out the details for its first Chicago-area location, blogger Kevin Pang looks into the nostalgic response…
read nowChick-fil-A adds Peach Milkshake as summer LTO
May 27, 2009
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A is adding a new peach flavor to its line of Hand-Spun Milkshakes for the summer. The Peach Milkshake will be offered as a limited-time…
read nowBurger King crafts three more better-for-you kids' meals
May 26, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced it has added to its BK Kids Meals offerings to bring to four the number of kids meal options that meet the company's…
read nowCKE Q1 blended-store comps continue decline
May 26, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc.'s company-operated blended same-store sales for its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands were down 3.5 percent for period…
read nowNPD finds kids' meal popularity affected by economy
May 26, 2009
CHICAGO — It appears that today's kids are no longer won over by a toy nestled between their chicken nuggets and fries, or with the kids' menu, according to…
read nowQSR brands chase consumers' fickle tastes with new product lines
May 26, 2009
USA Today: As restaurants fight for market share during the recession, brands are rolling out new product lines that are far outside their image, from KFC…
read nowWendy's to begin using eggs from cage-free chickens
May 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After lengthy discussions with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Wendy's has announced that it is starting to use eggs from…
read nowStudy finds link between kids' fast-food diet and school performance
May 25, 2009
The Times Educational Supplement: A study conducted by Vanderbilt University has found a correlation between a diet high in fast food and lower academic test…
read nowMcDonald's USA in joint sustainability study of laying-hen housing
May 21, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's USA is entering into a commercial-scale study along with leading animal welfare scientists, academics, non-government…
read nowAsk the Experts: How can product giveaways expand brand awareness?
May 21, 2009
Rita's Italian Ice has been giving away a free cup of regular-sized Italian ice to all customers on the first day of spring since it was founded 17 years ago.
read nowCarvel looks forward as it celebrates past
May 21, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: As Carvel Ice Cream prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary next week, the company hopes it has found the right balance…
read nowAsk the Experts: What pitfalls should brands avoid when implementing a one-day giveaway?
May 21, 2009
As brands compete for an increasingly limited share of consumers' dining dollars, one-day product giveaways are being used more frequently to add the…
read nowKrystal to live stream its Giveaway Show
May 20, 2009
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. is capping off its month-long social media campaign in celebration of National Hamburger Month with "The Krystal Giveaway…
read nowCarl's Jr. brings back Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger
May 19, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. brings fancy back to fast food with the return of the Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger to its menu. The award-winning…
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