Yum! Brands debuts network T.V. advertising

May 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., the parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, announced that it will debut its…

Gas prices take a bite of profits

April 30, 2006

SanDiego.com: Record gas prices will likely take a bite out of profits at Jack In The Box and other fast-food chains, at least if history is a guide.

Prevent robbery

Criminals could be staking out your store right now. So what are you going to do about it?

Wendy's Q1 sales down

April 26, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's first-quarter earnings were down slightly. The company said its quarterly earnings declined after lower-than-expected sales at its…

Mi Viejita launches new salsa

April 24, 2006

CHICAGO — Mi Viejita LLC recently launched what it calls the first Mexican-style dehydrated salsas and sauces. According to a news release, the company also…

U.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says

April 19, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…

Taco Bell targets late-night crowd

April 16, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Tapping into the late-night market, Taco Bell said it is creating a new meal called the Fourthmeal.   According to a news release, Fourthmeal…

El Pollo Loco walks a fine line

Neither fast casual nor QSR, the hybrid provides consumers with speed and quality.  

Tapping into the hispanic market

April 14, 2006

New York Times: At many American private equity firms, a Mexican food deal means sending the junior analyst out to buy tacos. At Palladium Equity Partners, it…

Taco Bell searching for the next El Presidente

April 11, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell customers have the chance to be named El Presidente of Taco Bell, a title that comes with a million pesos (almost $94,000), a…

Taco Bueno doubles gift card sales

April 11, 2006

PORTLAND, Ore. — Chockstone Inc., a provider of customer loyalty and payment processing solutions, announced that Taco Bueno nearly doubled its gift card…

QSRs attract gamers

Burger King and McDonald's deploy effective advertisements in video games.

Study shows fast-food ads target African Americans

April 6, 2006

Associated Press: Black-oriented TV carries far more commercials for fast food and snacks than do channels with more general programming, researchers report…

Wendy's same-store sales dip 4.8%, Tim Hortons posts strong Q1

April 5, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced that same-store sales dipped 4.8 percent at its U.S. corporate stores and 5.2 percent at franchised stores…

CKE Restaurants same-store sales rise 5.8%

April 4, 2006

NEW YORK — CKE Restaurants reported a 5.8 percent increase blended same-store sales for the four weeks ended March 27 at its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's units. …

Taco Bell partners with Fox Sports for BCS

April 4, 2006

NEW YORK — Taco Bell and FOX Sports have reached a four-year sponsorship agreement making Taco Bell the "Official Quick Service Restaurant" of collegiate…

Taco Bueno names 2006 Vendors of the Year

April 2, 2006

DALLAS — Taco Bueno has named Lubbock, Texas-based Pedro's Tamales as its 2006 Food Vendor of the Year, and North Carolina-based The Roberts Group as its…

Bojangles' plays chicken with the competition

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

In the first quarter of 2006, the chain has signed 132 franchise commitments with 62 expected to close within 60 days.

Sagittarius Brands finalizes Del Taco buy

March 29, 2006

NASHVILLE  — Sagittarius Brands, the Nashville-based parent company for Captain D's Seafood, completed the purchase of Del Taco. The company announced…

Kitchen software helps Del Taco

March 29, 2006

Increasing speed is a goal for every QSR, and Del Taco implemented technology that does just that: QSR Automations ePic Kitchen Display Software (KDS). Henry…