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Homeless man sues KFC manager
November 29, 2007
The Associated Press: A homeless man is suing the manager of a Kentucky Fried Chicken in Highland Park, Mich., who he claims doused him with boiling water. …
read nowNeil Golden named McDonald's USA SVP, CMO
November 29, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has announced the promotion of Neil Golden — an 18-year McDonald's veteran — to senior vice president and chief marketing officer…
read nowPollo Campero adds grilled chicken to menu
November 29, 2007
DALLAS — Pollo Campero has announced it will add grilled chicken to its menu. The citrus-infused grilled chicken is in the last phase of operational…
read nowOnline voting open for 'Voice of McDonald's'
November 28, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — People from around the world can vote online for finalists for the second Voice of McDonald's singing competition via the company's Web site…
read nowKFC contest to find best holiday decorator
November 28, 2007
Louisville Business First: KFC Corp. has launched the "Festive Fanatics Contest," which will determine the best holiday decorator in America based on photos…
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Hot dog nation
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Chains such as Evos and Franktitude are taking hot dogs one step further.
read nowMcDonald's intros McSkillet Burrito
November 27, 2007
CHICAGO — McDonald's has launched its new McSkillet Burrito, along with data showing the company has shown a 42-percent increase in breakfast sales since…
read nowRashes, choking hit 19 at German McDonald's
November 27, 2007
The Earth Times: Police cleared a McDonald's restaurant Nov. 27 in Dresden, Germany, after 19 people mysteriously developed rashes in their mouths and…
read nowMcDonald's: No plans to offer all-day breakfast
November 27, 2007
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is looking for ways to expand its breakfast business in the United State, but isn't considering offering breakfast all day long, a…
read nowTechnomic report highlights Hispanic foodservice trends
November 27, 2007
CHICAGO — Technomic Information Services has launched its new Hispanic Foodservice Report, which canvases the Hispanic foodservice market and provides detailed…
read nowSurvey: 75% of consumers likely to buy holiday gift cards
November 27, 2007
Denver Business Journal: Three out of four consumers said they were likely to buy gift cards this holiday season, according to a survey by First Data Corp.
read nowCEO: Wendy's doesn't need sale
November 26, 2007
New York Times: Kerrii Anderson, chief executive of Wendy's, says a sale is not needed to save the company. She maintains that her back-to-basics turnaround…
read nowSonic sells fried mac & cheese
November 26, 2007
USA Today: Sonic Drive-In began selling deep-fried Mac & Cheese Snacks earlier in November, joining several restaurants that are putting a new twist on an…
read nowMcDonald's Japan admits it sold out-of-date food
November 26, 2007
Agence France-Presse: Four McDonald's Japan franchise restaurants sold outdated salads, yogurt and shakes, the company said. The outlets put fake labels on…
read nowMcDonald's marks 20 years in Scotland
November 25, 2007
The Scotsman: Twenty years ago — on Nov. 23, 1987 — McDonald's made its arrival in Scotland. Dave Jeffrey, the first manager of the branch, still runs the…
read nowJack in the Box offers holiday antenna ball
November 25, 2007
SAN DIEGO — For a limited time, the new Holiday Jack — which features the classic Jack antenna ball adorned with a string of colored lights and a green…
read nowCKE pushes back cooking oil transition
November 25, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains are expected to complete the transition to…
read nowSubway Cards available in retail outlets
November 20, 2007
MILFORD, Conn. — Retailers across the U.S. and Canada are selling the Subway Card. The agreement with retailers was brokered on behalf of Subway restaurant…
read nowDel Taco eyes Gainesville, Orlando markets
November 20, 2007
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — A newly formed group of area business leaders is scheduled to open 10 Del Taco restaurants in the Gainesville and Orlando, Fla., markets…
read nowBurger King to test $1 double cheeseburger
November 20, 2007
Reuters: Burger King Corp. plans to test a $1 double cheeseburger, a move that would challenge one of McDonald's Corp's best-selling items. Burger King…
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