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McCafés open in Japan
August 28, 2007
Japan's Corporate News Network: McDonald's Holdings Co. has opened 15 "McCafé" café-style outlets in the region surrounding Tokyo. Items offered at McCafé…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop expands
August 28, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, has announced that a fourth franchisee group will join the San Antonio market. …
read nowSun Capital affiliate acquires Boston Market
August 27, 2007
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Sun Capital Partners Inc. has announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Boston Market Corp., a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp. Terms…
read nowCKE announces $100 million increase in term loan
August 27, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has amended its credit facility, increasing the amount of its term loan by $100 million to…
read nowStarbucks to carry 'SNL' DVD
August 27, 2007
USA Today: Saturday Night Live's "The Best of 06/07" DVD will be available for sale only at Starbucks. Starbucks draws 40 million customers each week into…
read nowKFC unveils $2.99 Deals via aroma-focused product placement
August 27, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To market the launch of its $2.99 Deals, Kentucky Fried Chicken conducted an aroma-based pilot, sending the meals on mail carts in offices…
read nowMid-Atlantic, IFA partner for franchise seminar
August 27, 2007
BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo has announced a partnership agreement with the International Franchise Association to bring…
read nowFast Casual releases hiring and retention report
August 27, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The editors of Fast Casual magazine, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRWeb.com have released the special report "Hiring and Retention: How to…
read nowHardee's voted best fast-food restaurant
August 26, 2007
ST. LOUIS — According to Citysearch.com's annual "Best Of" poll, Hardee's was voted the No. 1 fast-food restaurant by voters in 13 cities: Indianapolis, St.
read nowCold Stone seeks sleek image in Japan
August 26, 2007
The Wall Street Journal Online: Cold Stone Creamery is trying to convey a fashionable image in Japan. The company is giving out samples in upscale shopping…
read nowDunkin' Donuts to go trans-fat free
August 26, 2007
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all its menu offerings nationwide, including its signature doughnuts, will contain zero grams trans fat by…
read nowMid-Atlantic Expo to offer attendee events, programs
August 26, 2007
Exhibitors are the show at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, but several side acts will compete for the attention of between 8,000 and…
read nowMarble Slab unveils new flavor line-up
August 23, 2007
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced two new ice cream flavors — Black Cherry and White Chocolate. The new Black Cherry flavor combines Black Cherry…
read nowBurger King comps increase
August 23, 2007
MIAMI — Comparable-store sales for Burger King Holdings Inc. rose 3.4 percent for the 2007 fiscal year ended June 30. The company reported worldwide…
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans Pittsburgh expansion
August 23, 2007
Pittsburgh Business Times: Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open 105 new restaurants in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pa., in the…
read nowKrispy Kreme to realign operations
August 23, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced a proposed operational realignment — both for its franchise and company-owned locations. The…
read nowKFC marks 500 million Snackers
August 23, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken celebrated the milestone sale of its 500 millionth KFC Snacker. Customer Lori Kowalewski of Grand Rapids, Mich., was…
read nowHormel Foods acquires Burke Corp.
August 22, 2007
AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corp. has announced it has purchased privately held Burke Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of pizza toppings and other fully…
read nowCarl's Jr. intros Patty Melt Burger
August 22, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a new Patty Melt Burger. The burger will be made like a classic diner-style patty melt, with a charbroiled…
read nowChurch's Chicken partners with Mirus
August 22, 2007
HOUSTON — Church's Chicken has selected MIRUS for its exception-based restaurant management service. The Mirus service will be available to 250 corporate…
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