Culver's hosts Red Cross 'Day of Giving' fundraiser

August 29, 2007

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Culver's restaurants in 16 states are donating 10 percent of sales Sept. 12 to…

A sea of change for seafood

Shifting demographics may spawn new opportunities for seafood concepts, or leave them drowning in the wake.

Taco Bell parent spends $550K on lobbying efforts

August 28, 2007

Forbes: Yum Brands Inc., parent company of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands, spent more than $550,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal…

Burger King declares quarterly dividend

August 28, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock. The…

McCafés open in Japan

August 28, 2007

Japan's Corporate News Network: McDonald's Holdings Co. has opened 15 "McCafé" café-style outlets in the region surrounding Tokyo. Items offered at McCafé…

Lenny's Sub Shop expands

August 28, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, has announced that a fourth franchisee group will join the San Antonio market. …

Sun Capital affiliate acquires Boston Market

August 27, 2007

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Sun Capital Partners Inc. has announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Boston Market Corp., a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp. Terms…

CKE announces $100 million increase in term loan

August 27, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has amended its credit facility, increasing the amount of its term loan by $100 million to…

Starbucks to carry 'SNL' DVD

August 27, 2007

USA Today: Saturday Night Live's "The Best of 06/07" DVD will be available for sale only at Starbucks.   Starbucks draws 40 million customers each week into…

KFC unveils $2.99 Deals via aroma-focused product placement

August 27, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To market the launch of its $2.99 Deals, Kentucky Fried Chicken conducted an aroma-based pilot, sending the meals on mail carts in offices…

Mid-Atlantic, IFA partner for franchise seminar

August 27, 2007

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo has announced a partnership agreement with the International Franchise Association to bring…

Fast Casual releases hiring and retention report

August 27, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The editors of Fast Casual magazine, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRWeb.com have released the special report "Hiring and Retention: How to…

Hardee's voted best fast-food restaurant

August 26, 2007

ST. LOUIS — According to Citysearch.com's annual "Best Of" poll, Hardee's was voted the No. 1 fast-food restaurant by voters in 13 cities: Indianapolis, St.

Cold Stone seeks sleek image in Japan

August 26, 2007

The Wall Street Journal Online: Cold Stone Creamery is trying to convey a fashionable image in Japan. The company is giving out samples in upscale shopping…

Dunkin' Donuts to go trans-fat free

August 26, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all its menu offerings nationwide, including its signature doughnuts, will contain zero grams trans fat by…

Mid-Atlantic Expo to offer attendee events, programs

August 26, 2007

Exhibitors are the show at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, but several side acts will compete for the attention of between 8,000 and…

Marble Slab unveils new flavor line-up

August 23, 2007

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced two new ice cream flavors — Black Cherry and White Chocolate.   The new Black Cherry flavor combines Black Cherry…

Burger King comps increase

August 23, 2007

MIAMI — Comparable-store sales for Burger King Holdings Inc. rose 3.4 percent for the 2007 fiscal year ended June 30. The company reported worldwide…

Dunkin' Donuts plans Pittsburgh expansion

August 23, 2007

Pittsburgh Business Times: Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open 105 new restaurants in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pa., in the…

Krispy Kreme to realign operations

August 23, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced a proposed operational realignment — both for its franchise and company-owned locations. The…