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Strange news: Pizza Hut staff calls psychic over ghost
October 1, 2006
Short News: Employees at a Pizza Hut say a ghost has been knocking boxes over and hiding their kitchen utensils, so they decided to call a psychic. Read more
read nowFigaro's Italian Pizza celebrates 25th anniversary with $1.3 million in prizes
October 1, 2006
SALEM, Ore. — Figaro's Italian Pizza is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a sweepstakes that will award more than $1 million in travel and food prizes. …
read nowPizza Patrón opens first 'Lista' drive-thru unit
October 1, 2006
DALLAS — Pizza Patrón opened its first Lista drive-thru unit Sept. 1 in Grand Prairie, Texas. According to a news release, "Lista" is Spanish for "ready…
read nowWendy's completes Tim Hortons spin-off
October 1, 2006
The Associated Press — Tim Hortons became an independent company Sept. 29 as parent Wendy's International Inc. completed its spin-off of the Canadian…
read nowEinstein Bros. drops café concept, tries new prototype
October 1, 2006
Denver Post: Nearly two years after launching Einstein Bros. Café as a place to grab lunch and dinner, Golden, Colo.-based New World Restaurant Group has…
read nowJack in the Box rolls out Sirloin Steak 'n' Cheddar Ciabatta sandwich
October 1, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box introduced a new Sirloin Steak 'n' Cheddar Ciabatta sandwich. According to a news release, the item features marinated sirloin…
read nowNRA says Restaurant Performance Index declined in August
October 1, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened somewhat in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
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NRA chair, Tinsley, says association drug plan possible.
In a Q&A, NRA chairman Ed Tinsley weighs in on smoking bans, death taxes and younger members.
read nowNRA opposes minimum wage increase based on CPI
September 28, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — In November, voters in six states including Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and Ohio will decide whether to raise their…
read nowPizza Hut seeks help from new ad firms
September 28, 2006
Adweek: Struggling to post positive comparable-store sales, Pizza Hut has approached at least three advertising agencies in recent weeks to solicit ideas on…
read nowCourt orders pizza driver to pay victim's wife in deadly crash
September 28, 2006
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: A former pizza delivery driver is required to make monthly payments of as much as $450 to the elderly wife of a man killed in a…
read nowFast-food chains sued over grilled chicken claims CCF calls bogus
September 28, 2006
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is suing seven quick-service chains for serving what it calls carcinogenic grilled chicken. The group…
read nowFriendly's CEO resigns
September 28, 2006
WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly Ice Cream Corporation announced John L. Cutter, president and chief executive officer, has resigned to pursue other interests. …
read nowEx-Quizno's operator settles discrimination suit
September 27, 2006
Daily Breeze: The former owners of a Torrance, Calif., Quizno's will pay $5,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging they refused to give a black teenage girl a job…
read nowWendy's responds to noteholder lawsuit
September 27, 2006
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. said Wendy's will respond to a minority noteholder lawsuit alleging the burger chain violated the terms of its stock…
read nowNew York to ban trans-fat use
September 27, 2006
Guardian Unlimited: New York is set to become the first city in the United States to ban all but tiny quantities of trans-fats from being used in its 24,00…
read nowRestaurant operators need young workforce, experts say
At the Mid-Atlantic Expo, the NRA Chairman and the Restaurant Doctor say it's time to pass on the responsibility to your crew.
read nowPizza Inn warns of $7 million loss in fiscal 2006
September 26, 2006
THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn warned in a regulatory filing that results for fiscal 2006, ended June 25, will be down significantly compared to 2005. …
read nowMcDonald's Australia launches PR campaign to combat Fast Food Nation
September 26, 2006
The Age: The McDonald's Australia public relations team is conducting a nation-wide campaign that encourages consumers to ignore the negative publicity…
read nowSubway to enter U.K. supermarkets
September 26, 2006
Food Business Review: Subway has announced plans to enter into a trial joint venture with United Kingdom supermarket giant Tesco to open concessions in Tesco…
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