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N.C. McDonald's charges $1 for water
December 19, 2007
WRAL (Raleigh, N.C.): A McDonald's restaurant in Wilson, N.C., is charging $1 for a small cup of water, making it the same price as a large iced tea.
read nowBurger King plans Asian expansion
December 19, 2007
Reuters: Burger King is planning an expansion into Asia in the next five years. The chain hopes to open as many as 300 outlets across China, says chief…
read nowTaco Bell to roll out Fresco Menu
December 19, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is rolling out its new Fresco Menu, offering nine Mexican-inspired menu items each with less than nine grams of fat, at…
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Extended hours grow more common
But late-night service may pack on pounds, expose workers to risk.
read nowMcDonald's reveals singing contest finalists
December 18, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — People from around the world cast more than 46,000 online votes to select 14 McDonald's restaurant workers as Voice of McDonald's II…
read nowTriarc to sell interest in Deerfield & Company
December 18, 2007
ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc. has announced that Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp. will acquire Deerfield & Company LLC, a Chicago-based fixed income asset…
read nowWendy's launches Stack Attack
December 18, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has announced its national roll out of its new 99 cent double cheeseburger — the Stack Attack. The launch of the Stack Attack is…
read nowMcDonald's plans 120 restaurants in China in '08
December 18, 2007
TradingMarkets: McDonald's Corp. plans to open 120 restaurants in China in 2008, half of which will be in the southern Chinese Province of Guangdong, said…
read nowWendy's franchisees band together
December 17, 2007
Blue MauMau: The Old Fashioned Franchise Association — which seeks to give Wendy's franchisees a voice, preserve Dave Thomas' values and enhance members…
read nowNev., Ariz. to lead '08 restaurant growth
December 17, 2007
Phoenix Business Journal: Arizonans will spend almost $8.4 billion in 2008 at bars, restaurants and commercial venues, according to the Arizona Restaurant…
read nowStudy examines Australians' fast-food habits
December 17, 2007
ScienceAlert: An Australian study questions whether more should be done to promote healthier fast food instead of trying to prevent people from eating it…
read nowJack in the Box intros Sirloin Steak Melt
December 16, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has introduced the Sirloin Steak Melt, which features slices of marinated sirloin steak, American, cheddar and Swiss-style cheese…
read nowYum appoints Eaton chief operating, development officer
December 16, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. has appointed Roger Eaton as chief operating and development officer-designate, replacing Peter Hearl, who will retire at…
read nowRita's Water Ice chips away at growth
December 16, 2007
With the opening of a store in Mooresville, N.C., Rita's Water Ice has carried its mission of "Ice, Custard and Happiness" to 500 locations in the United…
read nowDel Taco rakes in funds for fire relief
December 13, 2007
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Over a three-week period, Southern California consumers devoured more than 350,000 Del Taco Spicy Chicken Burritos, helping the company…
read nowAFC Enterprises' COO resigns
December 13, 2007
ATLANTA, Dec. 13 — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, has announced that James W. Lyons has resigned as…
read nowCarl's Jr. intros Huevos Rancheros burrito
December 12, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-- Carl's Jr. has added the Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito to its breakfast line-up. The Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito features…
read nowRetro McDonald's to open in Orlando
December 12, 2007
Orlando Sentinel: McDonald's is building a store in Orlando that evokes its original arch-adorned buildings. It will be the first of its kind in metro Orlando…
read nowBurger King enters Colombia
December 12, 2007
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has awarded development rights in Colombia for the cities of Medellin and Cali to KINCO S.A, the company announced. The first Burger…
read nowCKE comps up in 3Q
December 12, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand increased 0.7 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period last…
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