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Jack in the Box introduces Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
November 12, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is rolling out Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. The new offering features mozzarella cheese coated in herb-and-spice breading, fried…
read nowTaco Bell to open stores in India
November 12, 2006
The Hindu News: Yum! Brands said it plans to open Taco Bell stores in India. "We are evaluating to bring Taco Bell brand into India. It may take about 1…
read nowWendy's names Anderson as CEO
November 10, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio -- Wendy's International Inc. has named Kerrii Anderson chief executive officer and president of the company. Anderson, 49, was interim CEO…
read nowTaco John's asks customers to 'Eat until it helps'
November 9, 2006
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For the 11th consecutive year, Taco John's is extending its "Feliz Navidad" holiday message through its Nachos Navidad promotion. The…
read nowHME Wireless IQ system boosts drive-thru service at Jack in the Box
November 9, 2006
POWAY, Calif. — Jack in the Box recently completed a technology makeover by replacing older headset systems with new HME Wireless IQ digital communication…
read nowQuiznos Sub seeks advertising 'wannabees' for on-air challenges to Subway
November 9, 2006
DENVER — Quiznos Sub is teaming up with IFILM and asking consumers to come up with their own Quiznos vs. Subway TV ad for a chance to win cash and prizes. In…
read nowPizza Inn reports Q2 loss
November 8, 2006
THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn reported a loss for its first quarter ended Sept. 24, 2006. The quarter resulted in a net loss of $1.06 million versus a net…
read nowWendy's reports positive Oct. comps and plans to roll out gift card program
November 8, 2006
Wendy's reported decent sales for the October period ending Nov. 5, 2006. October same-store sales at Wendy's franchised restaurants increased 0.8 percent.
read nowLittle Caesars creates a special franchising program for military veterans
November 8, 2006
DETROIT— Little Caesars announced its unique Little Caesars Veterans Program, which provides franchise business opportunities to qualified, honorably…
read nowRadiant Systems to offer VeriFone Mobile Payment Processing Solution
November 8, 2006
ATLANTA —Radiant Systems Inc. announced an agreement with payment systems leader VeriFone Holdings Inc. to offer VeriFone's ON THE SPOT mobile electronic…
read nowMcDonald's Oct. comps up 5.6%
November 7, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's reported solid comps for October. The company credited breakfast and new promotions for a 5.5 percent system-wide increase in…
read nowMcDonald's to cut trans-fats in Europe
November 7, 2006
The Scotsman: McDonald's new cooking oil will have a maximum trans-fat content of 2 percent and a maximum saturated fat content of 12 percent. It will "reduce…
read nowDunkin' Donuts to give military free coffee in select states
November 7, 2006
DETROIT — Dunkin' Donuts will give veterans and military members free coffee in Michigan; Toledo, Ohio; and South Bend, Ind., on Nov. 15 in honor of Military…
read nowMcDonald's not happy with China's store performances
November 6, 2006
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is not satisfied with how its fast-food restaurants are performing in China but is content to grow slower there than it has…
read nowEl Pollo Loco signs agreements for 61 new locations
November 6, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. – El Pollo Loco inked a series of multiunit development agreements to open 61 new locations in Georgia, Missouri, Arizona, Virginia and Utah.…
read nowAccounts receivable solution added to Intura Vision pizza POS
November 6, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a leading supplier of POS and business management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery-restaurant…
read nowJack in the Box rolls out contactless card readers
November 5, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants are offering guests an easier, quicker way to pay. New contactless card readers are being installed at all company…
read nowNathan's Famous appoints new CEO; reports Q2
November 5, 2006
WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has named vice president Eric Gatoff its new chief executive officer, to replace Howard Lorber, who was appointed…
read nowRestaurants drive Wi-Fi growth in North America
November 5, 2006
Wireless Week: North America and Europe are expected to lead the Wi-Fi hot spot charge, according to new findings from ABI Research. The firm predicts…
read nowCarl's Jr. and Hardee's roll out new shakes and malts
November 5, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants is taking the Mint Chip Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes & Malts systemwide at Hardee's and Carl's Jr. The new Mint…
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