QSRs upscale to survive

From menu changes to more contemporary designs, the QSR is evolving.

Long John Silver's adds lobster to the menu

March 2, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's added Buttered Lobster Bites, made with real langostino lobster, to its menu to drive sales during the 40-day Catholic…

Del Taco create "Jaws" ad to promote Crispy Fish Burrito

March 2, 2006

Del Taco updated its menu with the Crispy Fish Burrito. The new item features two crispy fish fillets, ancho chili sauce, crunchy cabbageand freshly made…

Pizza Patrón introduces Pizza Lista

March 1, 2006

DALLAS—Pizza Patrón, a Latino-centered pizza brand, is introducing its Pizza Lista (meaning "ready now") program in all 54 of its locations in the Southwest…

Sales soar at Yum! Brands

March 1, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Yum! Brands reported that blended comparable-store sales at its U.S. corporate units rose 4 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 25.    …

Wendy's adds three salads

March 1, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is rolling out three new Garden Sensations salads in March: Spinach Chicken, Chicken Caesar and Southwest Taco.   "This is the first…

Let the Dr Pepper SONIC Games begin

February 28, 2006

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Olympic-style competition twisted with a mind-boggling question has had more than 80,000 SONIC Drive-In crewmembers guessing 'Where in the…

McDonald's takes $60 million in pre-tax charges

February 27, 2006

CHICAGO — An acquisition in Brazil and store closings in the United Kingdom will lead McDonald's Corp. to take about $60 million in pre-tax charges in the…

Jack in the Box offers fish filets

February 26, 2006

SAN DIEGO —Jack in the Box restaurants announced two new menu items featuring deep-fried fish filets.   According to a news release, Jack in the Box guests…

Checkers selects new ad agency

February 26, 2006

MarketWatch: Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. selected New York-based Amalgamated to handle creative advertising duties for the approximately 80…

Walnut commission awards McDonald's

February 23, 2006

CARMEL, Calif.— The California Walnut Commission and Walnut Marketing Board have announced McDonald's USA as the recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Service…

Dunkin' Donuts now searchable through GPS device

February 22, 2006

CONCORD, Mass.—Motorists can now tap their TomTom navigation systems and see Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins logos as points of interest (POI) on the 3D…

McDonald's adds Happy Meal characters

February 21, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's is adding characters from the new CGI animated family film, Doogal, to its Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals. Beginning Feb. 2…

How legit is the toilet water study?

February 19, 2006

A seventh-grade student at Benito Middle School in New Tampa, Fla., tested the bacteria levels of fast-food ice compared to fast-food toilet water.    "I…

Harassment carries a hefty price

Until Anita Hill testified in 1991 against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sexual-harassment complaints were rare.

McDonald's admits to using wheat and dairy in fries

February 15, 2006

KUTV: McDonald's admitted to using wheat and dairy products to make its French fries taste better. The reason McDonald's is now revealing this is new…

Serving those who serve U.S.

Eating a Burger King Whopper or a Subway foot-long reminds Capt. Bill Roberts of home.

Oakland to tax fast-food waste

February 9, 2006

Associated Press: Fed up with burger wrappers, French fry containers and paper cups on the roadsides, Oakland, Calif., officials have decided to force…

Carl's Jr. features OREO Cookies in shake & malt

February 8, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. combined OREO cookies and ice cream into a frozen treat.   As the chain explored various candidates to augment its recently…

Yum! Brands post lower fourth-quarter profit

February 7, 2006

Forbes: Yum! Brands Inc. said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit fell 4 percent, stemming from an accounting expense for employee stock options even as the…