Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

Wendy's debuts blue cheese topped burger

February 22, 2010

Wendy's is adding the savory taste of blue cheese to its burgers with the launch of the new limited-time-only Bacon and Blue Cheeseburger in all restaurants…

Is Burger King's SBC coffee a contender in the coffee war?

by Mark Crawford — Dir Choc Biz Dev, Mont Blanc Gourmet

A specialty coffee guru sheds light on where the chain's new offering may fall short.

Wendy's debuts blue cheese topped burger

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February 22, 2010

Wendy's is adding the savory taste of blue cheese to its burgers with the launch of the new limited-time-only Bacon and Blue Cheeseburger in all restaurants…

Is Burger King's SBC coffee a contender in the coffee war?

by Mark Crawford — Dir Choc Biz Dev, Mont Blanc Gourmet

A specialty coffee guru sheds light on where the chain's new offering may fall short.

Cinnabon bakes up new cupcake line

February 21, 2010

After 25 years of making the world's best cinnamon rolls, Cinnabon is kicking off the next 25 years and beyond by tapping into the cupcake trend.   "Cupcakes…

QSR breakfast sales hurt by unemployment rate

February 21, 2010

Quick-service chains from Carl's Jr. and Jack in the Box to Burger King and Arby's have suffered over the last year thanks to the nation's high unemployment…

Cinnabon bakes up new cupcake line

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February 21, 2010

After 25 years of making the world's best cinnamon rolls, Cinnabon is kicking off the next 25 years and beyond by tapping into the cupcake trend.   "Cupcakes…

QSR breakfast sales hurt by unemployment rate

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February 21, 2010

Quick-service chains from Carl's Jr. and Jack in the Box to Burger King and Arby's have suffered over the last year thanks to the nation's high unemployment…

Burger King enters coffee war, crafts $1 double cheeseburger alternate

February 16, 2010

In its effort to boost slumping sales, Burger King Corp. is moving to a new coffee offering as part of its breakfast menu improvement plan and to a…

Burger King enters coffee war, crafts $1 double cheeseburger alternate

February 16, 2010

In its effort to boost slumping sales, Burger King Corp. is moving to a new coffee offering as part of its breakfast menu improvement plan and to a…

Brands on the bubble: Redefining QSR

Burgerville and El Pollo Loco are two brands that aim for a better QSR experience. Here's a look at how they do it.

Brands on the bubble: Redefining QSR

Burgerville and El Pollo Loco are two brands that aim for a better QSR experience. Here's a look at how they do it.

Under-34 crowd values restaurants' proximity to work, extended hours

January 28, 2010

Restaurants and foodservice establishments serving up convenience are poised to do well in this post-recession economy, according to a release by research…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

Under-34 crowd values restaurants' proximity to work, extended hours

January 28, 2010

Restaurants and foodservice establishments serving up convenience are poised to do well in this post-recession economy, according to a release by research…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

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January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

NPD: Convenience not 'one-size-fits-all'

January 25, 2010

The quick-service service model is centered around providing convenience, with food served fast in-store or from the drive-thru. But as straightforward as the…

NPD: Convenience not 'one-size-fits-all'

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January 25, 2010

The quick-service service model is centered around providing convenience, with food served fast in-store or from the drive-thru. But as straightforward as the…

Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.