Wendy's Latest Ads Didn't Boost Sales

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Wendy's was banking on it's latest ad marketing blitz, with their new tag line "You Know When It's Real" to boost sales. Also they were planning on a huge boost from their new Bacon Deluxe burgers.

While Applewood Smoked Bacon is tasty, it seems like business as usual. From what I can tell it's just their standard burgers with bacon.

Nothing that would expand and draw in a wider group than the standard fast food crowd.

Peet's Coffee and Tea Buying Diedrich Coffee

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Peet's Coffee and Tea Buying Diedrich Coffee for $213 Million.

Coffee chain retailer Peet’s Coffee & Tea Inc. said Monday it will buy wholesale roaster and distributor Diedrich Coffee Inc. for $213 million. Peet's hopes to enter the rapidly growing single-cup coffee market. Irvine-based Diedrich is mainly focused on the production and sale of K-Cups for Keurig Inc.’s single-cup brewing system. The deal also brings Peet’s such brands as Diedrich Coffee, Coffee People and the single-serve rights to the Gloria Jean’s coffee brand. Not to mention Peet’s will get Diedrich’s roasting and packaging facility capable of roasting and packaging unflavored and flavored coffees.

The "Big Mac" Wars Are On

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The "Big Mac" wars are on, all over the western U.S. Carl's Jr launched the first shot with the "Big Carl" priced a little bit under the Big Mac, and they claim has more meat and cheese than the Big Mac. Of course the Angus at McDonalds is about 20% cheaper than the "Six Dollar Buger" at Carl's Jr.



Now Jack in the Box is jumping in with a sweet $3.99 combo deal (the burger is $2.79). Bringing back a classic menu item, that no one under 35 will have heard of since it was last on the menu during the Carter years. The classic item called "Bonus Jack" having had online petitions for years to bring it back, is finally back.



The Bonus Jack is loaded with 2 patties, with a center bun like the Big Mac, special sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and onions.



They say that it is a limited time offer, but it sounds pretty darn good, I hope they keep this one on the menu.

Isn't Burgerville is Awesome?

Do you love when eateries offer new ideas on their menus rather than the same old same old? Burgerville just pulled this off with their new breakfast item the "Green Chile and Cheddar Egg Biscuit". Available at the Oregon burger drive thru chain for just $2.69 or $4.49 for their combo.

Ready to Taste the Unfried Side of KFC for Less then $2?

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KFC rolls out new value menu options including their new Grilled Chicken for just $1.99.


Newest Value Menu Items Launch

KFC’s Ultimate Value Menu now includes even more delicious and affordable choices, including KFC’s signature taste of Kentucky Grilled Chicken. KFC’s Value Menu includes:

•$1.99
NEW! ◦Kentucky Grilled Value Box – choice of either a Kentucky Grilled drumstick or thigh with Potato Wedges
◦Snack Boxes (Popcorn Chicken with Potato Wedges or Three Hot Wings® with Potato Wedges), Snack Size Bowl or Honey BBQ Sandwich

•$1.49
◦Little Bucket Parfait
◦Side Salad or KFC® Toasted Wrap

•99 cents
NEW! ◦Mini Melt – pulled chicken doused in Honey BBQ Sauce and mixed with a 3-cheese blend, wrapped in a fresh tortilla and grill-pressed
NEW! ◦Brownie Bites – 3 pack
◦KFC Snacker Sandwiches
◦Two Biscuits or Two Apple Turnovers

Chipotle Offers iPhone App

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The Chipotle Mexican food chain is proudly offering it's own iPhone app. The app not only allows you to order the food ahead of time for the location of your choice, but also pay for it.

"The breakthrough iPhone and iPod Touch have really given us the ability to deliver a compelling experience to customers which includes simplicity, personality, and attention to detail," says Steve Ells, founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Chipotle. "We are changing the way the world thinks about and eats fast food, and the iPhone and iPod Touch give us powerful new ways to engage and serve our customers. While we have always made our high-quality food affordable and accessible so everyone can eat better, we've probably never been this accessible."

Carl's Jr. Thinks It Has a Big Mac Killer

Carl's Jr wants to take McDonald's on directly, by going after the Big Mac. Introducing the new Big Carl for $2.49. Carl's Jr claims that they have double the beef and cheese as the Big Mac. Below is their latest ad introducing the Big Carl with a side by side view of the Big Mac and the Big Carl.

Two New Coolatta Flavors at Dunkin Donuts

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Dunkin Donuts is jazzing up their Coolatta offerings. Adding to the Coolatta craze of flavors, they are adding Grape and Watermelon. And to top things off, they are offering a discount at launch for any flavor starting at $1.99 to $2.79 depending on the area of the country you are in.

"Coolatta is the ultimate refreshment for people looking for delicious and affordable ways to stay cool this summer," says Frances Allen, brand marketing officer for Dunkin' Donuts. "With the entire frozen beverage lineup, Dunkin' Donuts continues to be the place for busy people to go to keep themselves running."

Free Blitz at Krystal

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Krystal is giving away free energy drinks at their site http://www.krystalblitz.com/

The coupon is available on the site for a free 20 ounce Blitz energy drink. You can also send them to your friends via Twitter and Facebook.

The Krystal Blitz is an in house energy drink that can be ordered "on the rock" or "frozen".

Del Taco, Helps with Global Forgiveness Day

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Del Taco, helps with Global Forgiveness Day by allowing you to give someone who you wish would forgive you a free taco. Best of all it cost nothing for you to give, and nothing for them to redeem on August 27th with the printed coupon. What's to say beyond, what a nice idea and cool that someone is acting on and fulfilling such a nice idea.

Pat & Oscar's Adds Menu Items

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Pat & Oscar's Adds Menu Items

Presumably these new menu additions are epic good. These champion items have led to a kick ass 11% increase in sales at the test stores introduced at.

The menu additions, created by company executive chef Greg Schroeppel, include a Bangkok Chopped Chicken Salad and several new side items.

The side items — creamed corn with roasted poblano peppers, creamed spinach, garlic rice, mac and cheese and coleslaw.

This is a great idea... sometimes I just don't want fries with my order. So I just get the sandwich without the combo. The more sides you offer in the combo, the more often I purchase a combo.