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Sonic to webcast year-end conference call
October 8, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. will issue its year-end earnings release before the opening of market trading on Oct. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The…
read nowCredit crunch slows Yum refranchising
October 8, 2008
The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.): Yum! Brands executives said in a conference call that lenders have raised equity requirements for some franchisees…
read nowQSR convenience will keep industry up
October 8, 2008
Australian Food News: As talk of economic turmoil continues to dominate media reports, the quick-serve industry can rely on its convenience factor to lure…
read nowDunkin' Donuts localizes product offerings
October 8, 2008
The Herald News (Fall River, Mass.): Dunkin' Donuts has rolled out a new breakfast sandwich featuring Portuguese chourico for a limited time in shops located…
read nowTechnomic: Grocery prepared meals cutting into fast food
October 7, 2008
CHICAGO — According to a new report from foodservice consultant Technomic, three out of five consumers who report purchasing more supermarket-prepared meals…
read nowBurger King franchisee Carrols Corp. prelim Q3 comps up
October 7, 2008
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., the largest Burger King franchisee based on number of stores and operator…
read nowVegetarian Paul McCartney angry over photo in Liverpool McDonald's
October 7, 2008
The Telegraph (U.K.): Paul McCartney, who has been a vocal advocate of vegetarianism for 30 years, was furious after discovering pictures of the Beatles had…
read nowMcDonald's ad agency taps new exec to lead account
October 7, 2008
BrandWeek: McDonald's ad agency, Arnold, has hired 30-year industry veteran Gary Steele as managing partner/executive director to oversee the shop's McDonald's…
read nowYum global comps up 3% despite soft economy
October 7, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comparable-store sales at Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, increased…
read nowNogginLabs, McDonald's e-Learning lauded
October 7, 2008
CHICAGO — E-Learning designer NogginLabs Inc. and McDonald's won gold and silver awards for "Best Overall Custom Content" at the 2008 Brandon Hall Excellence…
read nowA look inside Burger King product innovation
October 7, 2008
Herald Tribune (Sarasota, Fla.): An upcoming product launch from Burger King's product innovation team could be the The Angry Whopper, a burger topped with…
read nowTaco John's promos snack line with Pepsi's Drink in the Music
October 6, 2008
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Taco John's has developed a new snack line — Snackaritos, Chips & Queso and dessert Cini-Sopapilla Bites — and is partnering with Pepsi in…
read nowFla. Burger King Whopper Bar in the works
October 6, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Burger King Holdings Inc. plans to open its first Whopper Bar in Orlando, Fla., in February and open more across the globe. The…
read now2009 U.S. Fast Food report released
October 6, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report" report to their offering. The…
read nowZagat survey reveals fewer New Yorkers dining out
October 6, 2008
NEW YORK -- Thirty-eight percent of New Yorkers say that one way they are responding to the economic crisis is by eating out less, according to Zagat Survey…
read nowKFC promos world hunger awareness
October 6, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is drawing attention to world hunger by offering to donate $20,000 to world hunger relief efforts if anyone mentions the issue during…
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QSRs caught in the crisis
Economic conditions batter the industry, but operators insist quality still key.
read nowTim Hortons to open in Tops Friendly Markets stores
October 6, 2008
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tops Friendly Markets and Tim Hortons have announced an agreement to pair either a Tim Hortons full-service restaurant or a self-serve…
read nowCulver's co-founder passes away
October 5, 2008
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Ruth Culver, co-founder of the Culver's Restaurants concept, died Oct. 2 at age 84. Recognized as the heart of the franchise, Culver…
read nowKrispy Kreme brings back LTO fall doughnuts
October 5, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced its signature pumpkin-shaped doughnut and spiced pumpkin cake doughnut are back in stores in…
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