Popeyes testing out a breakfast menu

May 15, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is dipping its toes into the morning daypart. The company is currently testing a new Best Breakfast menu in the Charlotte, N.C., DMA.

Co-branded Marble Slab, Great American Cookies opens on USC campus

May 15, 2013

Global Franchise Group LLC has opened a co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery establishment in the Russell House University Union on…

Tourists are coming: Is your restaurant ready to accommodate?

Since most foreign tourists won't have access to a PC during their trip, it's critical to offer mobile-based feedback mechanisms featuring short…

Taco Bell breaks ground in Washington town per teen's request

May 14, 2013

Taco Bell has added another notch to its direct and creative marketing strategy by breaking ground in the town of Othello, Wash., after local teen Zeke Castro…

Jersey Mike's the focus of Food Network program

May 14, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs will be featured on the Food Network program "Giving You the Business" at 10 p.m. May 16.

Dunkin' Donuts raises nearly $500K for Boston Marathon fund

May 14, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts guests have donated a total of $467,884.61 to The One Fund Boston to help those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15. More than…

McDonald's UK invites consumers to scout supply chain

May 14, 2013

McDonald's UK has launched a new program called 'Quality Scouts', which invites members of the public to "go behind the scenes and report back on how some of…

Wendy's signature Frosty now available in waffle cone

May 14, 2013

Wendy's signature Frosty is now available in a waffle cone. The treat is made the same way, with milk, cream and 100-percent cocoa, and is available in vanilla…

Wendy's gears new campaign toward growing Hispanic demographic

May 14, 2013

Wendy's is introducing a new wave of Hispanic advertising this week with the goal of creating a stronger connection with the fast-growing demographic. The…

Subway development officer returning to 'Undercover Boss'

May 14, 2013

Don Fertman, the chief development officer for the Subway restaurant chain, who appeared on the second season of CBS's reality show "Undercover Boss" in 2010…

Arby's embarks upon childhood hunger awareness tour

May 13, 2013

The Arby's Foundation, in partnership with Share our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, has rolled out the second Hungry for Happiness mobile tour to raise…

Culver's teams up with Snickers for new treat

May 13, 2013

Culver's and Mars Foodservices have teamed up to offer a new Concrete Mixer featuring Snickers Brand.

Del Taco launches Free Food Wednesdays

May 13, 2013

To celebrate Del Taco's new Buck & Under and New Tastes menus, as well as its overall brand relaunch, the chain has introduced Free Food Wednesdays.

Krystal thriving under new ownership

May 13, 2013

President and CEO Doug Pendergast provided an update on the Krystal brand since it was purchased by Argonne Capital Group last spring. Among the highlights are…

KFC turns to NASCAR to push new boneless chicken

May 13, 2013

KFC added a promotional component for its new Original Recipe Boneless chicken during last weekend's Southern 500 NASCAR race.

Auntie Anne's selects new agency

May 13, 2013

Mullen NC announced that it has been selected as agency of record for Auntie Anne's Pretzels after a client-led review. Terms of the contract were not…

A look at Burger King's digital menu board rollout

by Christopher Hall — w, t

IST president and CEO provides an overview of the deployment of nearly 26,000 NEC Display Solutions digital signage menu boards in 16 weeks.

El Pollo Loco adds bilingual mobile surveys to gauge consumer perception

May 10, 2013

On The Spot Systems, a provider of location-specific, real-time mobile surveys, has announced the success of a recent partnership with El Pollo Loco. On The…

Wireless Ronin reports Q1 revenue drop

May 9, 2013

Wireless Ronin Technologies, a digital marketing technologies solution provider, has reported reduced revenue for the first quarter of 2013. The company said…

Green Burrito launches San Diego Burrito

May 9, 2013

The Green Burrito menu at Carl's Jr. now features a new burrito inspired by Southern California cuisine. The San Diego Burrito includes charbroiled steak…