Food & Beverage News

Jack in the Box goes tropical with new smoothie

April 27, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has launched its new Tropical Smoothie, the company has announced. Jack's new Tropical Smoothie, made from a blend of banana and…

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Krispy Kreme promos new donut, MINI Cooper contest

April 26, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is promoting its newest introduction, the mini doughnut, with a new sweepstakes that offers customers the…

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KFC celebrates grilled chicken with UnFry Day giveaway

April 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is promoting the launch of its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken menu by giving guests a free grilled wing, drumstick, thigh or breast chicken…

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Coca-Cola outlines McDonald's USA fountain, bottled beverage line-up

April 26, 2009

ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a 'refreshed' line-up of fountain and bottled beverages that will be added to McDonald's U.S. restaurants, beginning…

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Coca-Cola outlines McDonald's USA fountain, bottled beverage line-up

April 26, 2009

ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a 'refreshed' line-up of fountain and bottled beverages that will be added to McDonald's U.S. restaurants, beginning…

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Del Taco adds chicken soft taco, burrito value promos

April 23, 2009

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has launched the "Bird is the Word" promotional campaign centered around its popular grilled, marinated chicken menu that…

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McDonald's to offer new KIDZ BOP Happy Meal

April 23, 2009

NEW YORK — KIDZ BOP, a popular music product for kids ages five to 12, and McDonald's have partnered for the first time to create new KIDZ BOP-themed…

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Popeyes says one-day discount deal pays off

April 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Avid fans and first-time visitors alike flocked to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants on April 22 for 'Popeyes Pay Day.' The national one-day…

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Texas looks at menu labeling, Md. repeals soda fountain fee

April 22, 2009

KEYE TV (Austin, Texas): The Texas legislature is considering a bill that could require restaurants with at least 20 locations in Texas to post calorie counts…

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McDonald's Canada gives away free coffee

April 20, 2009

TORONTO, Ontario — McDonald's Canada is offering Canadians a free coffee giveaway. Consumers visiting McDonald's locations across Canada between April 20 and…

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Dunkin' Donuts offers one-day Iced Coffee price cut

April 20, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has declared April 21 to be "Iced Coffee Day," the company has announced. Small (16-ounce) Iced Coffee beverages will be served…

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McDonald's plans late summer rollout for Angus burger

April 19, 2009

Chicago Business: McDonald's Corp. is preparing to launch its long-awaited one-third-pound Angus burger late this summer. A company memo to franchisees…

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Mass., N.H. Cold Stone stores offer iced latte giveaway

April 19, 2009

WEYMOUTH, Mass. — Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free iced Sweet Cream Lattes at participating locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in honor of…

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BrightWave to boost Chick-fil-A e-mail marketing

April 16, 2009

ATLANTA — BrightWave Marketing Inc. has been selected by Chick-fil-A as its first e-mail marketing partner and agency of record. BrightWave, which specializes…

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N.Y. Tri-State McDonald's rollout McCafe line

April 16, 2009

ROSELAND, N.J. — McDonald's New York Tri-State restaurants have announced that they have completed adding McCafe espresso-based coffees to their beverage…

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Inventory solution helps Dairy Queen manage promotions, supply

April 16, 2009

Chain Leader: International Dairy Queen initially had difficulty juggling its 20 annual national promotions, 12 of which are created around its Blizzard…

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NRA Show to reveal food and drink trends

April 15, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will explore the hottest restaurant menu trends happening now, as well as the…

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Baskin-Robbins returns 31 cent promo

April 15, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins is bringing back 31 Cent Scoop Night, the company has announced. The company's third annual 31 Cent Scoop Night celebration will…

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KFC launches grilled menu

April 13, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has released a new menu platform, Kentucky Grilled Chicken, the company has announced. KFC's Kentucky Grilled Chicken is marinated and…

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Burger King snacks earn 'Best Licensee of the Year' nomination

April 12, 2009

PHOENIX — The Inventure Group Inc. has announced that its line of salted snacks licensed from Burger King Brands Inc. was nominated as one of the finalists for…

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