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New York trans-fat ban receives big-time support
October 30, 2006
Reuters: The New York City proposal to ban trans-fats is receiving a lot of support. The American College of Cardiology was one of several medical groups that…
read nowKFC switches to zero trans-fat cooking oil; CSPI drops lawsuit
October 29, 2006
KFC Corp. is converting its 5,500 U.S. restaurants to trans-fat-free cooking oil. After KFC made the announcement Oct. 30, the Center for Science in the…
read nowTim Hortons U.S. comps up 8.2%
October 26, 2006
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. announced its results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2006. Same-store sales increased 6 percent in Canada and…
read nowDallas Cowboys coach sues McDonald's
October 26, 2006
Dallas Morning News: A Dallas Cowboys assistant coach is suing McDonald's for $1.7 million alleging he found a dead rat in a salad purchased at a McDonald's…
read nowNew York Burger Co. set for franchising
October 26, 2006
NEW YORK — New York Burger Co., an all-natural QSR with two stores, has announced franchising plans. According to a news release, Michael Seid of MSA and…
read nowWhite Castle to induct 13 'Hamburger Heroes' into hall of fame
October 25, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle System Inc. will induct 13 new members into its Cravers Hall of Fame at a gala celebration at its home office in Columbus, Ohio…
read nowCKE Restaurants selects PAR to provide all service requirements at corporate restaurants
October 25, 2006
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc. announced that CKE Restaurants Inc. has selected PAR as its service provider for domestic, company-owned corporate…
read nowUPDATED: Visa posts fees on the Web
October 24, 2006
Editor's note: This story has been updated since Oct. 19 Although Visa beat MasterCard Worldwide to the punch, MasterCard, which in September announced…
read nowOmaha Beef fears hamburger patties contain E. coli
October 24, 2006
Boston Globe: A Danbury firm is recalling about 1,680 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, state consumer officials and the…
read nowBurger King franchisee selects Radiant Systems
October 24, 2006
ATLANTA — Radiant Systems announces an agreement with Strategic Restaurant Acquisitions Corp., a Burger King franchisee, to implement Aloha QuickService…
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Commentary: Strategic menu pricing boosts profits
Price increases are easy to implement, but many operators raise their prices the wrong way. Have you?
read nowMcDonald's partners with the Duchess of York
October 23, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, a.k.a. Fergie, was named global ambassador for World Children's Day at McDonald's for a second straight…
read nowJack in the Box CEO turns company around
October 23, 2006
Parumas Post: Since taking over as chairwoman and chief executive at Jack in the Box last year, Linda Lang has presided over three profitable quarters and a…
read nowBurger King operator feuds with K.C. taxpayers over soccer park
October 23, 2006
Kansas City Star: Critics of a proposed Johnson County, Mo., soccer park say a county commissioner's Burger King could benefit if voters approve a ballot…
read nowNigerian operator: Fast-food business is hard work
October 22, 2006
The Daily Sun: In a revealing Q&A, Prince Okonkwo, chief executive of Tetrazzini Chicken restaurant in Nigeria, shares his ideas on marketing and the…
read nowMcDonald's New Zealand faces Parliament for firing 18-year-old workers
October 22, 2006
New Zealand Herald: A group of former McDonald's workers in New Zealand is claiming that the QSR is firing 18-year-old employees. One of the employees told…
read nowDunkin' Brands to sell Togo's
October 22, 2006
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands Inc. plans to sell Togo's Eateries Inc., the restaurant chain specializing in fresh sandwiches, salads and soups. Trinity…
read nowTaco Bell to give away tacos for World Series home run
October 22, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is giving away free tacos if St. Louis or Detroit hits a home run over left or left-center field during Game Three of the World…
read nowMcDonald's gets a facelift
October 22, 2006
ABC News: No matter where you grew up, the McDonald's across the street looked a lot like the McDonald's across the country. That familiarity made the…
read nowUkrainian QSRs cut hygiene and food-quality corners to save money
October 19, 2006
The Post: As Ukraine's restaurant business increasingly consolidates, the Ukrainian QSRs leave hungry and hurrying patrons with a narrow selection to choose…
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