Chick-fil-A hits $3B sales mark

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December 9, 2009

Chick-fil-A Inc. has reported that the chain continues its record-breaking annual sales growth. For the first time, the chain has surpassed $3 billion in…

BrandIndex data reveals QSRs creating buzz, losing value perception

December 9, 2009

YouGov's BrandIndex online surveys for November have revealed that McDonald's, KFC and fast casual Chipotle had the biggest gains for limited-service brands in…

Yum! outlines plans for growth, new menu opportunities

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December 9, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. outlined the company's plans for growth in 2010 at its annual investor update meeting Tuesday in New York, including its plans for growth and…

Subway adds three new platters to catering options

December 9, 2009

Subway has introduced three new platters to its catering menu, just in time for the holidays. The chain's catering menu includes giant subs, four-inch…

Technomic names leading menu trends for 2010

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December 9, 2009

Challenged with one of the toughest years on record, restaurant operators may be looking ahead to 2010 with an eye toward further cost-cutting measures. Menu…

McDonald's moves forward with $1 breakfast menu

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December 9, 2009

McDonald's has decided to move forward with its Dollar Menu for breakfast, starting in January, according to USA Today. The menu will include a Sausage…

Improved margins help Carl's Jr., Hardee's as Q3 comps stay negative

December 8, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, has improved net income for the third quarter ended Nov. 2 even as comps continue…

Popeyes, Cinnabon purchasing co-op adds redistribution partner

December 8, 2009

Supply-chain cooperative Supply Management Services Inc. (SMS) is partnering with Consolidated Distribution Corp. LLC (CDC), the leading quick-service and…

Biggest Loser contestant is new Subway spokeswoman

December 8, 2009

Subway restaurants has added a new spokesperson for the brand, Shay Sorrells, a contestant on this season of the hit NBC series The Biggest Loser. Sorrells…

NRA lobbies for provisions in health care reform

December 8, 2009

National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney has overseen a number of changes to the organization since coming to the group from AARP in…

NCR approved as POS vendor for Wendy's franchisees

December 8, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has added another aproved point-of-sale technology provider for the Wendy's restaurant system franchisees. The agreement with NCR…

QSRs need to take lead on sustainable seafood messaging

The top brands have a history of green policies, but they have far to go in sharing them.

Improved margins help Carl's Jr., Hardee's as Q3 comps stay negative

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December 8, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, has improved net income for the third quarter ended Nov. 2 even as comps continue…

Popeyes, Cinnabon purchasing co-op adds redistribution partner

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December 8, 2009

Supply-chain cooperative Supply Management Services Inc. (SMS) is partnering with Consolidated Distribution Corp. LLC (CDC), the leading quick-service and…

Biggest Loser contestant is new Subway spokeswoman

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December 8, 2009

Subway restaurants has added a new spokesperson for the brand, Shay Sorrells, a contestant on this season of the hit NBC series The Biggest Loser. Sorrells…

NRA lobbies for provisions in health care reform

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December 8, 2009

National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney has overseen a number of changes to the organization since coming to the group from AARP in…

NCR approved as POS vendor for Wendy's franchisees

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December 8, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has added another aproved point-of-sale technology provider for the Wendy's restaurant system franchisees. The agreement with NCR…

QSRs need to take lead on sustainable seafood messaging

The top brands have a history of green policies, but they have far to go in sharing them.

Church's Chicken appoints new CEO

December 7, 2009

Six months after finalizing its purchase of the Church's Chicken chain, new parent company Friedman, Fleischer & Lowe (FFL) has replaced five-year…

McDonald's November U.S. comps fall slightly

December 7, 2009

McDonald's Corp.'s recessionary resistance was challenged last month as same-store sales dropped across the globe with the exception of Europe. Global comps…