May 25, 2013

Industry News

Burger King, eBay Announce Joint Loyalty Program
Burger King Corporation and eBay announced a strategic alliance that will create the first Internet-based loyalty program in the fast-food industry.
Hot and Sweet: New Tastee-Freez Slogan
The Tastee-Freez chain adopted a new national slogan November 14 at its annual national advertising meeting. The new slogan: "Sweet Sensations, Hot Temptations."
Hot Doughnuts Coast Into Coastal Community
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened its westernmost store to date in the continental United States November 13th in Daly City, just south of San Francisco.
Burger King Selects New Agency
Burger King Corp. is giving several advertising assignments--and a role on its creative council--to McCaffery, Ratner, Gottlieb & Lane.
Metro New York Burger King Restaurants Donate to "Families of Freedom" Fund
In their ongoing effort to help the families of victims of the September 11 attacks, 185 Burger King restaurants in the metro New York area will present a check November 15 to the "Families of Freedom"...
Ohio-Area Rally's Restaurants Acquired for $5.1 Million
ALTES/SETLA is pledging to revitalize the Rally's brand at each of sixty Ohio locations through a renewed commitment to quality, service, and value.
Papa John's Announces October Comparable Sales Results
Papa John's International said domestic systemwide comparable sales declined 3.9 percent for October 2001, composed of decreases at both franchised and company-owned restaurants.
Arby's, T.J. Cinnamons Launch Scratch-And-Win Promotion
The two chains with a common parent, Triarc Restaurant Group, are looking to make every customer a winner.
Tricon Global Restaurants Reports October Sales
Tricon reports that estimated U.S. blended same-store sales at company restaurants increased 1 percent last month.
Little Caesars Pizza Reaches New Franchise Agreement
The pizza chain announces an agreement with franchisees, while its same-store sales show impressive increase.
Chick-fil-A Celebrates 1,000th Restaurant Opening
The chain says it's eyeing continued growth through new and existing expansion opportunities.
Panera Bread 3Q Net Rises 81 Percent
It's not just the bread that's rising at Panera. Third-quarter net income at the chain jumped more than 81 percent.
Pandas Join Tigers, Dragons
Panda Express announced it is enjoying the most ambitious movie tie-in in the company's history.
Sonic to Double Number of Stores Offering Breakfast
Sonic Corp. says it expects to double the number of its stores offering breakfast from four hundred to at least eight hundred beginning in the spring of next year.
Burger King Allies With AOL Time Warner
Burger King and AOL Time Warner jointly announced a strategic alliance and partnership to push "Internet-powered campaigns" with special sports and music features.
Good Times Shows Strong Same-Store Sales Increase
Good Times Restaurants, Inc., announced that its same-store sales for October increased 13.8 percent over the prior year.