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New report examines U.S. fast food market
June 28, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Quick Service Restaurants in the United States 2007" to their…
read nowMcDonald's, Winston & Strawn partner for pro bono initiatives
June 28, 2007
CHICAGO — McDonald's Corporation announced June 29 that it has entered a partnership with its law firm Winston & Strawn LLP designed to enhance the…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop names new agency of record
June 28, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Sub Shop June 28 announced that they have named Impact Marketing their agency of record. Memphis, Tenn.-based Impact has…
read nowDoc Chey's celebrates 10-year anniversary
June 28, 2007
ATLANTA — To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Doc Chey's Noodle House is selling special edition Peace Love Noodles T-shirts to raise funds for local…
read nowBig three to defy NY calorie rule
June 28, 2007
FoxNews: Burger King, McDonald's and Wendy's are among the chains planning to defy New York City's new rule that they begin posting calorie information on…
read nowSubway, Chipotle, Cici's earn customer service kudos
June 27, 2007
FINDLAY, Ohio — Corporate Research International released June 28 the results of RealPeopleRatings.com, its quarterly customer service survey that illustrates…
read nowFreshMarx launches new bar code technology
June 27, 2007
MIAMISBURG, Ohio — FreshMarx, a subsidiary of bar-code technology leader Paxar, has introduced a new bar code system designed to help operators manage food…
read nowDunkin' Donuts looks to Hollywood for marketing
June 27, 2007
Boston Herald: Coffee and doughnut chain Dunkin' Donuts appears to be shifting its marketing efforts toward major celebrities. Reports have surfaced that…
read nowSanta Fe says Arby's franchisee violated pay laws
June 27, 2007
The New Mexican: Santa Fe city attorneys filed a lawsuit this week accusing an Arby's restaurant of violating Santa Fe's `living wage'' ordinance. A…
read nowBurke launches sliced meatballs
June 27, 2007
Nevada, Iowa — Burke Corporation, provider of fully cooked meat products, is launching a sliced version of its authentic tasting, traditional Italian-style…
read nowCKE comps on the rise
June 27, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales for CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand rose 2.8 percent in the four weeks ended June 18, while comps at the…
read nowNRA reacts to failed immigration bill
June 27, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association today expressed extreme disappointment in the Senate's failure to continue consideration of…
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Beverage trends impact QSR sales
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Energy drinks, bottled water and more are taking over as the consumer's choice.
read nowKrispy Kreme intros multigrain doughnut
June 26, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has added a multigrain cake doughnut to its menus for a limited time. The new doughnut is made with seven…
read nowWhite Castle crowns griddle champ
June 26, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Susan Childress, a White Castle employee from Louisville, Ky., has won the title of the fastest griddler at White Castle for 2007. This is…
read nowMcDonald's new look boosts European sales
June 26, 2007
Reuters: McDonald's has remade about a third of its 6,400 European restaurants, boosting sales by about 9 percent. The company plans to remodel restaurants at…
read nowNew Orleans QSRs face a multitude of challenges
June 26, 2007
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Officials with several restaurant chains say they are still working to get their businesses up and running in New Orleans nearly…
read nowChick-fil-A celebrates anniversary
June 25, 2007
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Chick-fil-A is marking the 40th anniversary of its first restaurant this week. The company also will observe Cow Appreciation…
read nowNRA sends message to move immigration debate forward
June 25, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association June 25 sent a letter to senators expressing the importance of quickly moving forward with the debate…
read nowMcDonald's Canada to accept PayPass, chip cards
June 25, 2007
TORONTO — McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd. will install MasterCard's PayPass readers and chip-card terminals in some of its 1,400 restaurants across…
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