Health writer debunks Super Size Me with his own fast-food diet

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February 28, 2010

Inspired by what he saw as false science in the documentary Super Size Me, health writer and comedian Tom Naughton undertook his own fast-food diet with…

Studies show calorie postings affect consumer choices, not bottom line

February 16, 2010

Quick-service operators continue to watch the progress of menu labeling legislation, not only in the federal health care reform bill but on the dockets of…

Subway continues to trump Taco Bell in healthy perception

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February 11, 2010

Quick-service chains from Taco Bell to Carl's Jr. touted their better-for-you offerings in January. But their marketing efforts weren't enough to convince…

Burger King supports first lady's Let's Move campaign

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February 10, 2010

Burger King Corp. has announced its support for First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign, a multifaceted program designed to solve the challenge of…

Pollo Campero to add healthy menu at new Disney World location

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February 7, 2010

International Latin chicken chain Pollo Campero is creating a new restaurant concept featuring fresh, healthy food with a new store in Disney World.   The…

Coalition forms to fight Md. fast food moratorium bill

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February 2, 2010

As obesity rates rise, legislators are taking various actions to address the problem, including limiting the number of quick-service restaurants. The…

Taco Bell drive-thru survey finds Americans open to healthier options

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January 19, 2010

In a recently released survey commissioned by Taco Bell, 69 percent of Americans said they think having better choices in the drive-thru at quick-service…

Study finds QSRs fry oil-switch cut trans fat but raises cholesterol

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January 18, 2010

A study from the University of Hawaii has found that quick-service chains are more than three times likely than independent restaurants to cook their french…

Subway outlines its secrets to success

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January 13, 2010

Subway has earned a number of accolades recently for the success of its franchise system, including being named the No. 1 franchise opportunity and No. …

NRA responds to national sodium reduction initiative

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January 12, 2010

On Monday, the New York City Department of Health announced details of a nationwide effort to reduce the amount of salt in packaged and restaurant foods by 2…

NYC proposes national salt reduction plan for restaurants

January 11, 2010

The New York City Health Department has announced that it is coordinating a nationwide effort to aid heart attack and stroke prevention by reducing the amount…

Franchisees sue KFC over grilled chicken ad focus

January 10, 2010

KFC seems to be putting all of its eggs in its grilled chicken basket, a move that hasn't sat well with a group of franchisees.   KFC National Council and…

Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill promos $5 better-for-you meals

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January 7, 2010

Quick-service restaurants of all sizes are eagerly courting diet-conscious consumers at the start of the new year. The latest promotion comes from 60-unit…

Study finds inaccuracies in calorie postings

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January 6, 2010

The posting of nutritional information has become more commonplace for quick-service brands, whether on a QSR's Web site or required by local ordinance to be…

Subway again part of Pound For Pound Challenge

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January 6, 2010

Subway has once again partnered with NBC's The Biggest Loser and other groups in the annual Pound For Pound Challenge. The program, supported by General Mills…

Burger King posts Gluten-Sensitive List

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January 4, 2010

Burger King Corp. is making it easier for customers with specific dietary needs, including gluten sensitivity, to identify menu items that fit their…

Taco Bell debuts 'Drive-Thru Diet' campaign

New marketing plan features spokesperson who lost weight eating the salsa-substituting diet.

Five keys to the foodservice industry in 2010

The focus will remain on customer engagement and brand transformation as we move into a new year.

QSR 2009: Five hits and a miss

Despite a tough economy, brands moved forward with new product lines and store redesigns.

Study finds QSR, food companies still advertise unhealthy kids' foods

December 14, 2009

Concerns about childhood obesity and its relationship to advertising of foods with poor nutritional quality to children helped spark the self-regulatory…