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Burger King rolls out Indiana Jones promo
May 15, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has rolled out a promotion tied to the release of the movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." The promotion…
read nowHardee's intros Prime Rib Thickburger
May 14, 2008
ST. LOUIS — Hardee's is bucking the value-meal trend with its new Prime Rib Thickburger, a charbroiled, one-third pound Black Angus beef patty topped with…
read nowYum! appoints Robert D. Walter to board
May 14, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Robert D. Walter, 62, to its board of directors. Walter is founder and executive director…
read nowTaco Bell offers centsational value menu
May 14, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has announced the launch of its new 79-89-99 Why Pay More Value Menu. The permanent value menu debuts nationwide at participating…
read nowBurger King to sponsor Jonas Brothers tour
May 14, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced its sponsorship of one of the most anticipated concert tours of the summer, the Jonas Brothers' "Burning Up Tour." …
read nowJack in the Box comps off slightly
May 13, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box company restaurants decreased 0.1 percent in the fiscal 2008 second quarter ended March 13, 2008, the…
read nowFishbowl launches Rita's Water e-mail promotion
May 13, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Online-marketing firm Fishbowl recently has added Rita's Water Ice to its growing client roster.
read nowMcDonald's to partner with WNBA
May 13, 2008
NEW YORK — The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and McDonald's has announced a new marketing partnership that will make McDonald's the presenting…
read nowBurger King franchisee rolls out SICOM POS solution
May 13, 2008
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — SICOM Systems, technology provider to the global quick-service restaurant industry, has announced that HB Boys L.C., a Burger King franchisee…
read now2008 NRA, Hotel-Motel Show exhibit space sold out
May 13, 2008
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that its 2008 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show has attracted nearly 2,200 exhibiting companies and that…
read nowDunkin' Donuts to host second free iced coffee day
May 12, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts will host its second nationwide Free Iced Coffee Day on May 15, the company has announced. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., customers…
read nowWendy's preps for job cuts
May 12, 2008
Houston Chronicle: Employees of Wendy's International Inc. should prepare for job cuts as the acquisition of the hamburger chain by Arby's owner Triarc Cos.
read nowMcDonald's specialty coffee off to a slow start
May 12, 2008
Crain's Chicago Business: Sales of McDonald's specialty coffee has been soft in two initial test markets — Michigan and Kansas City, Mo. — according to…
read nowWendy's owner fined $50K over worker pay
May 12, 2008
Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Mass.): A company that operated 13 Wendy's restaurants in Western Massachusetts has been fined $50,000 for failing to pay wages to…
read nowTaco Maker inks Wal-Mart deal
May 12, 2008
OGDEN, Utah — Mexican QSR chain The Taco Maker has signed a deal to begin franchising in Wal-Mart stores across the United States. The Taco Maker is the…
read nowSCA Tissue earns green certification
May 12, 2008
PHILADELPHIA — SCA Tissue has added five SKUs to its list of EcoLogo-certified towels, facial tissues, bath tissues and napkins, bringing the total number to…
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Specialty coffee show brews a host of ideas
Conference offers tips on capturing retail success.
read nowTriarc loss tops $67 million
May 11, 2008
Atlanta — Comparable-store sales at Arby's restaurants operated by Triarc Co. Inc. rose 0.4 percent in the 2009 first quarter ended March 30, the company has…
read nowJack in the Box rolls out Kona Coffee Shake
May 11, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have introduced a Kona Coffee Shake, which features vanilla ice cream blended with the flavor of Kona coffee and topped…
read nowHäagen-Dazs Shops offer free scoops
May 11, 2008
OAKLAND, Calif. — Häagen-Dazs will celebrate its annual New Flavor Day on May 13, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ice cream lovers can sample for free the new…
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