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Vocelli Pizza celebrates openings with 200 pizza giveaway
December 12, 2006
PITTSBURGH— Vocelli Pizza is kicking off the opening of two new stores by giving the first 100 customers at each a free "grande" pepperoni pizza. According…
read nowNRA study predicts industry sales of $537 B in '07
December 12, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The restaurant industry will enter its 16th consecutive year of real growth in 2007, according to the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowMcDonald's Arch Card makes fashion statement in New York
December 12, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Arch Card made a stylish statement in New York City Dec. 13 as McDonald's hosted the 'load it, gift it, love it...now wear it…
read nowTaco John's drops vendor suspected of E. coli contamination
December 12, 2006
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Taco John's said 100 Midwestern franchises will be using a new produce vendor as a precautionary response to reports of potential E. coli…
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Quiznos terminates franchisees on heels of suicide
The sub chain reacts swiftly following the Web-posting of a franchisee's alleged note.
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Restaurants get into the Christmas Spirit
Many restaurateurs give to those in need. Learn how you can, too.
read nowPopeyes creates fast-casual concept, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
December 11, 2006
ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced the opening of a fast-casual hybrid concept, Popeyes Louisiana…
read nowAmericans are redefining how they eat breakfast
December 11, 2006
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A new NPD Group study says today's American breakfast is breaking away from the traditional plate with eggs, bacon or sausage, toast…
read nowTaco Bell: Our food is safe
December 11, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — In response to a Dec. 11 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) press briefing, Taco Bell Corp. reaffirmed…
read nowVisa USA Pledges $20MM to protect cardholder data
December 11, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO — Visa USA announced it will offer $20 million in financial incentives and create new sanctions in an effort to further merchant compliance with…
read nowCongress to look into food safety failures
December 11, 2006
Reuters: U.S. lawmakers vowed on Monday to make food safety a top priority when the new Democratic-led Congress convenes in January following a recent series…
read nowTaco John's faces E. coli in Iowa store
December 10, 2006
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Taco John's store in Cedar Falls, Iowa, has been linked to E. coli contamination. The first illness was reported to the Black Hawk…
read nowTaco Bell assures public that restaurants are safe
December 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell Corp. announced that its restaurants are safe and that all ingredients have tested negative for E. coli 0157:H7, with the possible…
read nowLittle Caesars introduces gift cards
December 10, 2006
DETROIT — Little Caesars is introducing new gift cards just in time for the holiday season. Little Caesars gift cards, available now at most locations…
read nowTaco Bell faces lawsuit for E. coli breakout
December 10, 2006
DALLAS — The family of an 11-year-old boy has filed the first lawsuit against Taco Bell Corp. over possible E. coli contamination. The suit, filed Dec. 7 in…
read nowPapa John's predicts domestic comps growth of 2% in '07
December 7, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International predicted 2007 will be a solid year for sales, but comparably less exciting than '05 and '06, when it strung…
read nowSonic Drive-In becomes first sponsor of NASHVILLE STAR
December 7, 2006
NEW YORK — The USA Network and Sonic Drive-In have teamed up for a multimedia co-branded marketing partnership. The campaign debuts Jan. 11 during USA…
read nowMcDonald's Nov. comps up 6.2%
December 7, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — November was a good month for the world's largest restaurant chain. "McDonald's ongoing emphasis on delivering a superior customer…
read nowSurvey depicts 'holiday' takeout habits
December 7, 2006
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Some 56 percent of American consumers will order takeout one or two nights a week this holiday season, according to new survey from…
read nowTaco Bell focuses on damage control; financial fallout likely
December 7, 2006
Chicago Sun Times: An E. coli outbreak linked to Taco Bell restaurants left the fast-food chain with a major damage-control challenge Thursday: How can it…
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