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NexCen appoints new chief development officer
October 30, 2008
ATLANTA — NexCen Franchise Management, a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc., has promoted Martin Amschler, former executive vice president of international…
read nowCarl's Jr. Benchmark Analysis report released
October 30, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "Carl's Jr. Benchmark Analysis" to its offering. …
read nowLamb Weston debuts new sweet potato products
October 29, 2008
BOISE, Idaho — ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston has developed three new Sweet Things sweet potato products for restaurant operators. The new offerings include…
read nowKFC debuts Guitar Hero World Tour 'KFC Rocks' contest
October 29, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is launching the "KFC Rocks" Guitar Hero World Tour contest in conjunction with the video game's recent launch and KFC's branded in-game…
read nowConsumers responding to restaurant deals, report says
October 29, 2008
Chicago — The NPD Group, a market research company, has reported that discounted price, dollar menus, and other promotions are driving customer traffic and…
read nowAnalyst lauds McDonald's move to new McDouble burger
October 29, 2008
Forbes: An RBC Capital Markets analyst said McDonald's Corp.'s plans to replace its Double Cheeseburger with the McDouble, which has two hamburger patties and…
read nowBurger King UK relaunches Web site, adds discount downloads
October 29, 2008
Revolution UK: Burger King UK has relaunched its website to incorporate video, a Google Maps store locator, more nutrition and allergy information, and…
read nowDetroit White Castles support Angel's Night
October 29, 2008
DETROIT — White Castle in Detroit is once again offering free food and soft drinks and a place to warm up for Angel's Night volunteers. The annual Angel's…
read nowMcDonald's rolls out new global packaging
October 29, 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Beginning in November 2008, McDonald's will introduce its new generation of global packaging, the most comprehensive rollout in the brand's…
read nowTaco John's co-founder passes away
October 28, 2008
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — James F. Woodson, co-founder of Taco John's restaurant chain, died Oct. 24. Woodson and partner Harold Holmes built the chain from a "Taco…
read nowMcDonald's releases digital Corporate Responsibility Report
October 28, 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has released its fourth Corporate Responsibility Report, themed "Responsible food for a sustainable future." The…
read nowCarl's Jr. intros Big Country Breakfast Burrito
October 28, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. is now offering the Big Country Breakfast Burrito, which features eggs, crumbled bacon and sausage, diced ham, shredded…
read nowCulver's posts Custard Election results
October 28, 2008
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's Restaurants has released results of its 2008 Custard Election, which seem to be on track with the presumptive outcome of next…
read nowCheckers/Rally's names vendor of year
October 28, 2008
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-in Restaurants Inc., parent company of both Checkers and Rally's, has recognized Schwartz Consulting Partners Inc. as its 200…
read nowMcDonald's double cheeseburger fix nears
October 28, 2008
Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. is moving toward replacing its hallmark dollar-menu product, the double cheeseburger, with a new burger called the McDouble…
read nowBurger King pairs with Adult Swim in lookalike contest
October 28, 2008
Animation Magazine: Burger King Corp. is teaming with television network Adult Swim to find a look-alike to portray the hairy Carl character from Aqua Teen…
read nowJack in the Box intros chicken, dessert items
October 27, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has added several items to its menu, including a chicken sandwich, a chicken biscuit and a dessert item, the company announced. …
read nowChick-fil-A partners with Space Center for kid's meal
October 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has announced a partnership with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for its fall 2008 Kid's Meal premium offering. As part of the…
read nowKrispy Kreme Hong Kong franchisee enters receivership
October 27, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' Hong Kong franchisee plans to enter into receivership, a form of bankruptcy, the company announced. The…
read nowMyxer's hyper-targeted ad service to promo McRib
October 27, 2008
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — The Moroch ad agency has selected Myxer's Bullseye hyper-targeting service for use in McDonald's new integrated Web-to-mobile campaign…
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