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Student wins Arby's video ad contest
August 27, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A 20-year-old student from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh won an Arby's promotional video contest, earning a year's supply of free…
read nowPro-family values investor blacklists McDonald's
August 27, 2008
OneNewsNow: The president of Timothy Plan, a pro family-values mutual fund company, has announced that the investment firm will exclude McDonald's stock in any…
read nowKFC franchisee plans 10 outlets in Calcutta
August 27, 2008
The Telegraph (Calcutta, India): KFC franchisee Devyani International plans to open at least 10 KFC outlets in the Calcutta, India, over the next three years.
read nowRising commodity, energy costs top concerns
August 26, 2008
CHICAGO — ArrowStream, provider of supply chain management and logistics solutions for the foodservice industry, has announced that commodity and fuel costs…
read nowFla. Wendy's to offer free burger coupons
August 26, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. — This Labor Day weekend, Wendy's restaurants from Central Florida to Miami will offer customers "Celebrating the American Workforce Giveaway…
read nowMrs. Winner's intros LTO fried shrimp
August 26, 2008
ATLANTA — Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits has launched a new shrimp product line in its restaurants throughout Georgia and Tennessee. Mrs. Winner's new…
read nowWendy's intros Nesquik, 'Squeezerz' options
August 26, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has announced it is introducing low-fat, Nestle Nesquik milk in its 5,900 U.S. restaurants, along with "Squeezerz," a low-fat…
read nowBurger King intros value Wrappers
August 26, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced additions to the BK Value Menu and BK Breakfast Value Menu. Permanently added to the breakfast menu is the Cheesy…
read nowChick-fil-A dress-up day promos Chick-n-Strips
August 26, 2008
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has announced it is offering a Chick-n-Strips giveaway to kick off the college football season. In celebration of the inaugural…
read nowJack in the Box launches Pita Snacks
August 25, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have announced the debut of Pita Snacks — a new product platform of snack-sized, wrap-style sandwiches — in several of…
read nowSonic beefs up role of marketing VP
August 25, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has announced that the company has expanded the role of Paul Macaluso to vice president of marketing from vice president of…
read nowGuide addresses food allergies
August 25, 2008
FAIRFAX, Va. — With one in 25 Americans reporting a food allergy, restaurants are increasingly likely to have customers who require a special meal. "Welcoming…
read nowPopeyes rebrands with 'Louisiana Fast' theme
August 25, 2008
ATLANTA — Popeyes, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has announced it is embarking on a brand transformation that emphasizes its almost four decades of…
read nowBudget offers Dunkin' Donuts coffee reward
August 25, 2008
WebFlyer: Budget Rent A Car is offering 2 pounds of free Dunkin' Donuts coffee to customers who complete two separate car rentals each of two consecutive days…
read nowDunkin' responds to article on spying tactics
August 25, 2008
Blue MauMau: Dunkin' Donuts headquarters has submitted its response to an Aug. 25 Blue MauMau article, "Dunkin' stalking scheme plagues franchisees in court.…
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Krispy Kreme brings back football doughnuts
August 24, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has rolled out football doughnuts in time for the season opener. The doughnuts are cut into small football…
read nowWestern Expo hot products draw crowds
August 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES — Point-of-service systems and digital menu boards were among the heavily visited booths on the second day of the Western Foodservice and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts spying techniques brought to light
August 24, 2008
BlueMauMau: Dunkin' Brands' past litigation against its mom and pop franchisees over underreporting issues was foreshadowed by a presentation given by its…
read nowTaco Del Mar intros eco-friendly packaging
August 24, 2008
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar and Trellis Earth have announced a joint venture to launch a progressive, green packaging program. Taco Del Mar is taking a major step…
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