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McDonald's partners with Nintendo on 'Mario' promotion
August 30, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — With the help of McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals, Mario is jumping out of the video game world and into the hands of children…
read nowIndian firm buying Baskin-Robbins in India
August 30, 2006
India Times: Winds of change are blowing at the Indian arm of Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream parlors. Ghai Enterprises which holds 6…
read nowMiddleby Corporation acquires Houno A/S
August 30, 2006
ELGIN, Ill. — The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of Houno A/S ("Houno"). The acquired company, located in Denmark, manufactures combi-ovens…
read nowMr. Goodcents selects InfoSoft POS
August 30, 2006
ST LOUIS — Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas has selected a point-of-sale solution from InfoSoft Technologies. According to news release, the sub chain will…
read nowFast Casual magazine seeks Top 100 nominations
August 30, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100: Movers and Shakers. Company officials said the ideal nomination will…
read nowPizza Hut named India's most trusted food brand
August 29, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pizza Hut has been named the most trusted food brand in India in The Economic Times' (India) Most Trusted Brands survey. "Yum is investing…
read nowPotomac Pizza using pay-at-table technology
August 29, 2006
The Baltimore Sun: After a meal at Potomac Pizza in Gaithersburg, Md., diners can swipe debit cards, punch in their pin number and pocket their receipts…
read nowWilliams sisters and McDonald's team up for charity
August 29, 2006
NEW YORK — Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams announced plans for the third annual McDonald's Williams Sisters Tour to benefit Ronald McDonald House…
read nowHawaii operators give employees $500 bonuses
August 29, 2006
KHNL: In Hawaii, because it's difficult to keep positions filled, some fast-food restaurants are giving assistant managers $500 bonuses. "If an employee is…
read nowPizzeria gets four 100s on random health inspections
August 28, 2006
The Daily News: Gary's Original Pizza and Deli in Castle Rock, Wash., has received perfect scores on all four of its random health inspections, a virtually…
read nowNew products take center stage at Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo
August 28, 2006
The Mid Atlantic Region's largest hospitality show exhibits new products and services to improve the food and hospitality business.
read nowBack Yard Burgers declines buyout offer
August 28, 2006
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The fast-casual hamburger chain Back Yard Burgers Inc. has received a buyout proposal from Cherokee Advisors for $6.10 a share. Back Yard…
read nowDunkin' Donuts introduces freshly baked cookies
August 28, 2006
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts introduced the newest addition to its line of jumbo-sized cookies: Chocolate Chunk, Oatmeal Raisin and Peanut Butter Cup. …
read now'Super Size Me' effect on QSRs is over
August 28, 2006
The Guardian: Following 'Super Size Me,' it looked as if the fast-food giants were embracing healthy eating, with salads appearing on every menu. But that's…
read nowChick-Fil-A cooks up customer loyalty
August 28, 2006
Associated Press: Chick-fil-A executives routinely say that the chain's 1,250 restaurants in 37 states, spanning from Georgia to California to Massachusetts…
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QSRs strive to provide prompt drive-thru service
Improving drive-thru efficiency should be at the top of every operator's to do list. For years, it's been the breadwinner for the quick-service restaurant. But…
read nowU.S. comps up 4.4% at Papa John's Pizza
August 28, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 20 rose 4.4 percent (composed of a 4.…
read nowPapa John's brings back Sicilian Meats Pizza
August 27, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's is calling its Sicilian Meats pizza off the bench for a limited-time-only run through Oct. 15. According to a news release…
read nowNPC Intl. selling 89 Pizza Huts to Realty Income Corp.
August 27, 2006
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Realty Income Corporation (RIC) has entered into an agreement to acquire 89 Pizza Hut properties for $59 million from NPC International…
read nowNPC to acquire 39 Pizza Hut corp. units
August 27, 2006
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, NPC International Inc., will purchase 39 corporate units from Pizza Hut Inc. for $29.5 million plus…
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