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'The King' is dethroned from fast food chain
August 19, 2011 1:41 PM
Burger King's spooky "The King" mascot is retiring so the struggling burger chain can refocus its marketing to reach new customers. The mascot has been around for years, but recently has become a more prevalent and somewhat creepy presence in ads - showing up in people's beds and peeping in... more » -
Candles offer a whiff of White Castle's burgers
May 8, 2010 9:55 AM
Fans of White Castle's oniony hamburgers have a new way to indulge without any calorie guilt: a scented candle infused with the burgers' aroma. The Columbus, Ohio-based fast-food chain this week introduced candles that smell like its Slider burgers in a promotion with Autism Speaks. Proceeds from the sale of... more » -
KFC sandwich asks, "Who needs bread?"
April 6, 2010 9:31 AM
To steal a phrase from a fellow fast-food chain, KFC is thinking outside the bun. The chicken chain rolls out its Double Down sandwich this weekend - although some might question whether it really is a sandwich. It consists of two white meat chicken breast fillets with a filling... more » -
Health law will make calorie counts hard to ignore
March 23, 2010 10:43 AM
Calorie counts will be impossible for many restaurants to hide and harder for consumers to ignore under a provision tucked into the health care overhaul. The new law, expected to get President Barack Obama's signature Tuesday, will require more than 200,000 chain restaurants to put calorie counts on menus, menu... more » -
Salt intake linked to large number of cardiovascular cases
November 30, 2009 12:28 PM
Eating high amounts of salt is linked to a much greater risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new review of research. In a study led by researchers at the University of Warwick and University Hospital in the UK and published in the British Medical Journal, researchers... more » -
Menu calorie counts can alter food choices
October 13, 2009 11:42 AM
Alejandra Ramos has lost her appetite for the occasional carnitas burrito from Chipotle, the frozen frappucino from Starbucks and the blueberry muffin from Dunkin' Donuts. And she's not happy about it. "Once they put up the calorie counts, then suddenly I was like, 'I can't eat this, this is... more » -
Menu calorie counts can alter food choices
October 13, 2009 11:39 AM
Alejandra Ramos has lost her appetite for the occasional carnitas burrito from Chipotle, the frozen frappucino from Starbucks and the blueberry muffin from Dunkin' Donuts. And she's not happy about it. "Once they put up the calorie counts, then suddenly I was like, 'I can't eat this, this is... more » -
Study: NYC calorie postings don't change orders
October 6, 2009 9:30 AM
A new study finds New York City's law requiring restaurant chains to post calories on menus doesn't change the eating habits of low-income people. The study tracked customers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken in poor New York City neighborhoods with high obesity rates. Half of customers... more »
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