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QSR stocks on the rise – Barron's
February 25, 2007
Reuters: Financial newspaper Barron's reported in its Feb. 26 edition that fast-food restaurant stocks are beating those of sit-down restaurant chains in the…
read nowHardee's and Carl's Jr. debut new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
February 25, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. is rolling out a new limited-time Buffalo Chicken Sandwich at all of its 1,079 Carl's Jr. and 1,923 Hardee's…
read nowNRA: Americans tired of food police
February 25, 2007
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association today issued a statement in response to the Center for Science in the Public Interest's (CSPI) "X-treme…
read nowNRA and NRAEF announce produce safety conference
February 22, 2007
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced they will hold a…
read nowCole appointed lead independent director on Papa John's board
February 22, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International announced the election of Norborne P. Cole, Jr. as lead independent director of its board of directors. …
read nowDomino's Pizza turns in negative comps, profit and revenue for 2006
February 22, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite increasing its global sales 2 percent and passing the $5 billion mark for sales, Domino's Pizza posted negative returns in three…
read nowRats gone wild: Rodents feast on Taco Bell, KFC in NYC eatery
February 22, 2007
CBS: A Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell in Greenwich Village drew a crowd early Friday as rats invaded the popular eatery, which had not yet opened for…
read nowKFC issues Good Grades challenge
February 22, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a directive from its KFC Moms Matter! Advisory Board, KFC has unveiled the Web site http://www.bringbackdinner.com/, an online resource…
read nowPOS Tips for Strategic Growth
Point-of-sale systems can be a valuable partner when it comes to marketing a restaurant. By building a customer database using POS systems, operators can make…
download nowMarco's Pizza pens 21-unit deal for Atlanta
February 21, 2007
ATLANTA — Franchise attorney William Vincent, and Dan Marshall, a former executive with Techtronics and Intergraph, announced plans to open up to 21 Marco's…
read nowMcDonald's executive bonuses top $21 million
February 21, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser: McDonald's Corp. paid CEO Jim Skinner $8.8 million in performance bonuses last week, the company disclosed in filings with the…
read nowQdoba parents reports record quarter
February 21, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc., which operates and franchises the Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurant concepts along with Quick Stuff…
read nowDel Taco adds to seafood line
February 21, 2007
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco is adding to its popular line of Crispy Fish and Shrimp Tacos, with new Papas and Fish or Shrimp menu items. Shrimp and Papas…
read nowFirst organic summit slated for June
February 21, 2007
BOULDER, Colo. — A new conference for senior executives and leaders interested in the organic-products industry will take place in Boulder, Colo., June 20 to…
read nowAmerican Express certifies Digital Dining POS
February 21, 2007
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Menusoft Systems Corp., provider of POS solutions to the hospitality industry, has been certified by American Express for direct…
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Reduce turnover by boosting benefits
Quick-service restaurant companies are reducing employee turnover by increasing benefits plans.
read nowLittle Caesars celebrates new-store openings milestone
February 20, 2007
The Detroit Free Press: Little Caesars president Dave Scrivano said new-store openings in 2006 were the highest of any year in the past 10 years. The company…
read nowNew York Pizzeria to offer franchises at 2007 NAPICS
February 20, 2007
HOUSTON — Anthony Russo, owner and founder of 20-unit New York Pizzeria in Houston, is taking a major step on the road to expanding his concept outside of…
read nowKFC greets Lent with new fish sandwich
February 20, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC Corp. is extending its popular Snacker line of sandwiches with the introduction of the company's new Fish Snacker. The Fish Snacker, a…
read nowMalaysia considers fast-food ad ban
February 19, 2007
Malaysia Star: Malaysia's information minister said he is willing to stop fast-food advertisements from being aired over Radio Television Malaysia (RTM…
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