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El Pollo Loco comps, revenue increase
August 9, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported results for its 13-week second quarter and 26 weeks ended June 27…
read nowArctic Circle latest to go trans-fat free
August 9, 2007
CORDOVA, Tenn. — Arctic Circle, a West Coast fast-food restaurant known for its Black Angus burgers and fruit shakes, has gone trans-free. The 50-year-old…
read nowNew study reveals power of youth advertising
August 9, 2007
CNN: A study of 63 low-income preschoolers has demonstrated how advertising can trick the taste buds of young children. In comparing identical McDonald's…
read nowSagittarius Brands, QSR Automations extend partnership
August 9, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Restaurant technology provider QSR Automations has signed new agreements with Captain D's LLC and Del Taco LLC, both owned by…
read nowFugitive hides in Wendy's ceiling
August 9, 2007
The Tennessean: Police from the Nashville suburb of Goodlettsville arrested a man Sunday night after he fell through the ceiling of a Wendy's restaurant.
read nowEl Pollo Loco adds new tacos
August 8, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco has announced the debut of two new tacos, crunchy and soft. El Pollo Loco's new crunchy tacos are stuffed with flame-grilled…
read nowCousin's Subs starts restaurant revamp
August 8, 2007
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Two Cousins Subs stores in Wauwatosa and Glendale, Wis., are adding flat-screen televisions as part of Cousins Subs' remodeling efforts…
read nowVideo pranks plague Pittsburgh
August 8, 2007
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Restaurant managers in the Pittsburgh area are warning their employees of "fire-in-the-hole" pranks in which people throw liquids…
read nowMan sues McDonald's over cheese reaction
August 8, 2007
The West Virginia Record: A West Virginia man is suing McDonald's for $10 million after an employee put cheese on his sandwich. According to the suit, Jeromy…
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Reducing risk: The search for reputable employees
A few dollars spent on a background check can save thousands later.
read nowPapa John's, Taco Bueno go mobile
August 7, 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cellfire Inc. has announced a Dallas-exclusive discount offer with local Papa John's and Taco Bueno chains. More than 50 Papa John's…
read nowCappo intros dry-powdered ice-blended drink mixes
August 7, 2007
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Cappo will be unveiling its newest creation — a dry-powdered, ice-blended drink mix line — at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality…
read nowNexCen Brands acquires Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker concepts
August 7, 2007
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced its acquisition of Pretzel Time Franchising LLC and Pretzelmaker Franchising LLC, wholly owned subsidiaries of…
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Philadelphia Eagles seek 75 inspiring Philadelphians
August 7, 2007
PHILADELPHIA — Dunkin' Donuts, in celebration of the Philadelphia Eagles 75th anniversary season, has announced its search for the 75 greatest living…
read nowNathan's Famous net up 128%
August 7, 2007
WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the first quarter of its 2008 fiscal year ended June 24, 2007. Total revenue from continuing…
read nowCarl's Jr. enters Malaysia
August 7, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Hamburger chain Carl's Jr., a subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Inc., has opened its first restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The…
read nowMcDonald's comps continue upward trend
August 7, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 6.5 percent in July, the company announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's…
read nowJack in the Box board approves stock split
August 7, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. restaurants rose 7.4 percent in the third quarter ended July 8, the company announced. Year-to-date…
read nowJack in the Box board approves stock split
August 7, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. restaurants rose 7.4 percent in the third quarter ended July 8, the company announced. Year-to-date…
read nowYum eyes India market for expansion
August 6, 2007
Business First (Louisville): Yum Brands Inc. plans to double its revenue in India by 2010, according to a report by Reuters. The news service, citing Niren…
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