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McDonald's ad campaign touts food quality
April 2, 2008
AdAge.com: McDonald's Corp. has launched a yearlong food-credibility campaign to dispel some myths about ingredients and preparation. Some of the common…
read nowMan arrested in Burger King grease theft
April 2, 2008
The (San Jose) Mercury News: An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly stealing 300 gallons of cooking oil from a Burger King in Morgan Hill, Calif. David…
read nowWendy's Q1 comps dip; company to intro wraps
April 2, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. average same-store sales declined for the first quarter of 2008, which ended March 30, the company has announced.
read nowChefs, restaurateurs to share insight, recipes at '08 NRA Show
April 2, 2008
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced its lineup of celebrities to be included in the Celebrity Book Signings & NRA Show Bookstore…
read nowNominations now accepted for 2008 SPIRIT Awards
April 2, 2008
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Nation's Restaurant News, along with founding sponsor The Coca-Cola Company, has…
read nowIIFE to host 2008 CEO franchise Summit
April 2, 2008
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The International Institute for Franchise Education at Nova Southeastern University will host its second annual CEO Summit April 17-1…
read nowDunkin' announces new franchisee in Milwaukee, Phoenix
April 1, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts recently announced the signing of a multiunit, store-development agreement with InterOcean Coffee Co. LLC for the development of…
read nowBlended comps up at CKE
April 1, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced positive period two same-store sales for the four weeks ended Mar. 24, 2008, for Carl's Jr. and…
read nowCEO Chidsey discusses BK turnaround
April 1, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Six years ago, fast-casual restaurants seemed to spell doom for QSRs. Instead, Burger King CEO John Chidsey says fast-casual scared…
read nowWendy's brings back Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad
April 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is bringing back the Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad as a limited-time offering during April and May, the company has announced. The…
read nowPonderosa, Bonanza launch promotion against fast food
March 31, 2008
PLANO, Texas — Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses have launched a promotion titled "The Fight for Your Appetite," offering a lunch buffet for $5 and a dinner…
read nowHardee's launches Chicken Fillet Biscuit
March 31, 2008
ST. LOUIS — Hardee's is rolling out the Chicken Fillet Biscuit to its restaurants systemwide.
read nowBurger King launches steakhouse burgers
March 31, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has introduced the Steakhouse Burger and Loaded Steakhouse Burger. Both sandwiches are made with a seasoned, 100 percent Angus beef…
read nowWendy's signs 2 development agreements in Mexico
March 31, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. recently announced it has signed development agreements to open Wendy's restaurants in two major Mexico cities…
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Postal, tax employees to get free Dunkin' coffee
March 30, 2008
Jacksonville (Fla.) Business Journal: On April 1 and 15, postal workers and tax preparers with valid identification can get a free iced or hot coffee from one…
read nowPopeyes launches video contest
March 30, 2008
ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has launched a nationwide consumer-generated video contest to coincide with the…
read nowBurger King has plans for Whopper Bar
March 30, 2008
Houston Chronicle: Burger King Holdings has announced plans to set up a smaller restaurant, called the Whopper Bar, that will be focused on its top-selling…
read nowChick-fil-A intros Coffee Caramel Milkshake
March 30, 2008
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A is adding a limited-time flavor to its milkshake menu for the second time in as many years, the company has announced.
read nowInventor of Egg McMuffin dies at 89
March 27, 2008
The Associated Press: Herb Peterson, who invented the Egg McMuffin as a way to introduce breakfast to McDonald's restaurants, died March 25 at age 89. …
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