NEW YORK -- Provocative may be the stuff of fast-food ads in good times, but in tough times, tolerance for the risqué runs short, especially among franchisees. Fast-food chains Burger King and ...

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a juicy burger from your favorite fast food joint, especially when the late-night cravings hit. While we love indulging in some fries or chicken tendies, fast ...

Fast-food ads today are all over the map. Whether it’s Chick-fil-A trying to convince you that their employees offer the world’s greatest customer service, Taco Bell aiming for people on their way ...

If you ask people what they think of commercials in general, you'll likely hear that they're annoying, they interrupt shows, and that people wish there were fewer of them. After all, that's why people ...

Remember the first time you asked your parents for a kid’s meal? The excitement of opening the newest toy, almost outweighing the meal itself? Most adults don’t. But early on as a parent, you ...

There’s nothing like a picture of a steaming, juicy burger to send hungry folks to the nearest drive-thru, right? Not if you’re a kid. For them, toys and other giveaways are just as effective — which ...

How fast-food ads compare with real-world meals by highlighting portion and appearance differences. Kennedy Center Christmas ...

Pre-school age children who are exposed to child-targeted fast-food advertising on television are considerably more likely to consume fast-food products, according to a recent Dartmouth-led study ...