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Big QSR Chains Beef Up Dollar Menu

Posted Sun, 2013-05-05 09:15 by BMM

Taco Bell, McDonald's, Burger King and other major chains battle to attract consumers with cheap menu items. Restaurant unit economist John Gordon explains the "barbell" strategy of QSR pricing.

Breakfast Sandwiches Outrank Coffee

Posted Wed, 2013-05-01 08:03 by Steven Johnson

The evolving face of retail foodservice continues pointing to the success of the grocerant niche filled with ready-2-eat and heat-N-eat fresh prepared food.

KFC Sinks, Despite New Products

Posted Sun, 2012-06-10 23:20 by Don Sniegowski

Kentucky Grilled Chicken, KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken. Huh? photo/bmm

KFC can't seem to figure what to do as it sinks while other boats rise with the tide. It's Double Down and grilled chicken just didn't do the trick. Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A, Popeye's and others are eating into its market share.

Convenience Stores Eat into Fast-Food Sales

Posted Tue, 2011-11-29 17:30 by BMM

CHICAGO — Convenience stores are an increasing threat to quick-service restaurants, according to a foodservice researcher.

YUM Presents to Investor Confab, All International Focus, Says US Operations Not Strong

Posted Thu, 2011-01-13 10:12 by John Gordon

YUM presented to the Cowen and Company Consumer Conference Tuesday.

Five Food Forecasts for 2011

Posted Sun, 2010-11-21 17:08 by BMM

CHICAGO - One of the foremost food researchers predicts that there is major change in the air for the restaurant industry.

San Fran Outlaws Happy Meals

Posted Wed, 2010-11-10 17:03 by BMM

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco's Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance yesterday that bans eateries from giving away toys with children's meals if the meal doesn't meet a certain nutritional standard.

McDonald's France Airs Gay-Friendly Ad

Posted Fri, 2010-06-04 06:51 by Bob Frankman

McDonald’s France has released a television commercial that welcomes gay youth to their restaurants.

Carvel Case Melts Away

Posted Sat, 2010-04-24 19:07 by Corbin Williston

Franchise pioneer Tom Carvel died in 1990, but his niece continues to believe his death was suspicious and his estate looted.

Arby's CEO Steps Down, Looks at Becoming Franchisee

Posted Fri, 2010-01-29 08:33 by BMM

ATLANTA – Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) announced that Tom Garrett, president and chief executive officer of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., is stepping down.

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