IOM recommends regulating gradual sodium reduction in food supply

April 20, 2010

The Institute of Medicine has released its report on recommend strategies for reducing sodium intake to levels recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for…

MaggieMoo's demos new ice cream pizza

Michael Curtis, VP of plant operations and head of NexCen Franchise Management's R&D; department, demonstrates the assembly of the brand's latest innovation, a…

CKE declares second bid superior

April 19, 2010

Corrected: CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has received a superior bid from a second bidder for $12.55 per share. CKE, parent company of Carl's Jr.

Wendy's, Arby's combine purchasing power with new co-op

April 19, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced the formation of a new independent purchasing cooperative, Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op LLC, responsible for securing…

Dunkin' Donuts, Chick-fil-A enter new markets

April 19, 2010

As the restaurant industry slowly shows the beginning signs of recovery, several quick-service brands have made announcements for domestic franchising deals in…

Honey Dew Donuts adds trio of International Breakfast Sandwiches

April 19, 2010

New England-based Honey Dew Donuts has debuted a new line of International Breakfast Sandwiches for an introductory price of $2.99 plus tax. The trio of…

MICROS, Heartland renew business relationship

April 19, 2010

Heartland Payment Systems and MICROS Systems Inc. have reached an amicable settlement of a 2007 lawsuit and have concluded a restructured and expanded business…

Taco Bell launches new beverage line

April 19, 2010

As part of its strategy to add new sales layers, Taco Bell has added a new beverage product, Limeade Sparklers. The drink comes in two flavors: Cherry and…

NexCen Brands: On the way back

The multi-branded franchisor was close to insolvency but has made the turnaround and proven its business model, execs say.

CKE declares second bid superior

April 19, 2010

Corrected: CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has received a superior bid from a second bidder for $12.55 per share. CKE, parent company of Carl's Jr.

Wendy's, Arby's combine purchasing power with new co-op

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April 19, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced the formation of a new independent purchasing cooperative, Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op LLC, responsible for securing…

Dunkin' Donuts, Chick-fil-A enter new markets

April 19, 2010

As the restaurant industry slowly shows the beginning signs of recovery, several quick-service brands have made announcements for domestic franchising deals in…

Honey Dew Donuts adds trio of International Breakfast Sandwiches

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April 19, 2010

New England-based Honey Dew Donuts has debuted a new line of International Breakfast Sandwiches for an introductory price of $2.99 plus tax. The trio of…

MICROS, Heartland renew business relationship

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April 19, 2010

Heartland Payment Systems and MICROS Systems Inc. have reached an amicable settlement of a 2007 lawsuit and have concluded a restructured and expanded business…

Taco Bell launches new beverage line

April 19, 2010

As part of its strategy to add new sales layers, Taco Bell has added a new beverage product, Limeade Sparklers. The drink comes in two flavors: Cherry and…

NexCen Brands: On the way back

The multi-branded franchisor was close to insolvency but has made the turnaround and proven its business model, execs say.

QSR discounting trend still hot but may be waning

April 18, 2010

Even as industry data trackers have shown signs that the economic recovery is slowly beginning to takeoff, quick-service restaurants continue to court…

Mexican QSR segment heats up spring menu

April 18, 2010

Several chains in the Mexican quick-service segment have fired up their spring menu rollouts, focusing on spicy or grilled offerings.   Del Taco has launched…

New KFC Yum! Center allows brand digital messaging rights

April 18, 2010

Yum! Brands is set to stamp its name on its home city's newest addition. Effective immediately, KFC Yum! Center will be the new name for the 721,00…

Hardee's loads up its breakfast menu

April 18, 2010

Hardee's is fighting to keep its market share in the breakfast daypart as competition heats up in the morning. The brand has launched the new Loaded Biscuit…