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KFC heats up Hot Wings promo
June 29, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is promoting its Hot Wings by asking the question: Is it really hotter than Hell, Mich., this summer? In honor of the spicy taste of…
read nowBurger King introduces nutritionally balanced Kids Meal
June 29, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has launched a new nutritionally balanced Burger King Kids Meal, featuring its new Fresh Apple Fries and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.
read nowSouth LA fast-food moratorium may become permanent
June 29, 2008
Los Angeles Business Journal: Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry wants to make the one-year moratorium on new fast-food restaurants in South Los Angeles…
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds Southwest Chicken Flatbread Sandwich
June 29, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new Southwest Chicken Flatbread Sandwich, available at Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide beginning June 30…
read nowTriarc looking for more Atlanta space after Wendy's buyout
June 29, 2008
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Atlanta-based Triarc Cos. Inc. wants to add offices in the city after its successful bid to buy hamburger chain Wendy's. The move…
read nowOriginal Ohio White Tower restaurant to go for $1
June 29, 2008
The Toledo Blade: The first and arguably the last official White Tower restaurant in Ohio has been put up for sale for $1. However, the buyer must pay to…
read nowSubway franchisee tests mobile couponing
June 26, 2008
Blue MauMau: A Subway franchise near UCLA is experimenting with offering coupons via a mobile phone network that offers specialized university news and sports.
read nowWorld's priciest burger a hit
June 26, 2008
Forbes: The world's most expensive hamburger, a $185 limited-edition Whopper-like sandwich sold exclusively at a branch of Burger King in the wealthy London…
read nowAmericans weigh in on safety of artificial sweeteners
June 26, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Does the type of artificial sweetener really matter to consumers? Harris Interactive has announced the results of a survey that shows that…
read nowMcDonald's prices up in China
June 26, 2008
Rednet.cn: For the second time this year, McDonald's has raised its prices in China. Other U.S. food chains in China also are increasing menu prices. Its major…
read nowCKE announces Q1 results
June 25, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales for CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains, increased 1.8 percent for the 2009 first…
read nowChick-fil-A to give free chicken on Cow Appreciation Day
June 25, 2008
ATLANTA — Customers who come to any Chick-fil-A restaurant July 11 fully dressed as a cow will receive a free Chick-fil-A Meal as part of the company's fourth…
read nowDunkin' Donuts launches summer iced beverage promotion
June 25, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has launched its "Bases Loaded" promotion for its summer iced beverages. The promotion is licensed by MLB.com, the Major…
read nowThieves target metal, pipes at Pa. QSRs
June 25, 2008
Delcotimes.com (Pa.): Brookhaven, Pa.-area fast-food restaurants have been hit by thieves in search of metal. Metal thefts are on the rise in the area, with…
read nowYum! Q1 lobbying is $160K effort
June 25, 2008
Forbes: Yum! Brands Inc., which operates KFC, Taco Bell and other fast-food chains, spent $163,857 in the first quarter to lobby on disclosing nutritional…
read nowInd. McDonald's customers in PJs get free chicken biscuits
June 25, 2008
Noblesville (Ind.) Daily Times: McDonald's Restaurants of Central Indiana — Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Bloomington, Muncie and Anderson — will be holding…
read nowYum! Brands again one of Black Enterprise's 40 Best in Diversity
June 24, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the fourth consecutive year, Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of A&W All-American Food, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco…
read nowSonic's Q3 net income down, outlook hopeful
June 24, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — System-wide sales at Sonic Corp. declined 0.4 percent for the third quarter ended May 31, 2008, the company announced. For the first nine…
read nowN.Y.Tri-State McDonald's celebrates decade of reading program
June 24, 2008
ROSELAND, N.J. — This year marks the 10th anniversary of the New York Tri-State Area's McDonald's "Check It Out" Reading Program, which offers children in…
read nowEmployees leery of palm-print scanners
June 24, 2008
Ventura County Star: Employees at a growing number of businesses, including Dunkin' Donuts, are starting and ending their days by pressing hands or fingers to…
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