This year's fourth-quarter ad push comes with added pressure due to the 2012 Presidential campaigns.

Boston Market, Luby's, White Castle and others have new promos surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday

The new Spirited Cuisine menu features dishes made with wine, bourbon and beer

Forever Yogurt, Ritter’s Frozen Custard and Orange Leaf Yogurt plan to maintain business during colder months

Applebee’s and Olive Garden were among the top restaurant brands ranked by research firm Ace Metrix

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The brand aims to expand its daypart reach with items such as XXL Steak Nachos and churros

The NPD Group found that consumers' expectations and perceptions of value have changed

The chain joins a variety of quick-service restaurants that have beefed up their "premium" chicken offerings this fall