Yum Brands extends deal with farmworkers

May 20, 2007

Kentucky.com: Taco Bell owner Yum Brands Inc. has expanded its tomato deal with a Florida farmworker group to cover all of its restaurant chains, including…

NRA show highlights beverage trends

May 20, 2007

CHICAGO — The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featured several educational…

NRA show kicks off in Chicago

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2007

After a slow attendee start at this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, things were in full swing Saturday afternoon as show…

Wendy's hops on premium coffee bandwagon

May 17, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International Inc. has partnered with Cincinnati-based Proctor & Gamble to offer a proprietary blend of Folgers Gourmet Selections…

Kahala Cold Stone buys Blimpie

May 17, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Cold Stone on May 17, announced that its subsidiary has completed the purchase of all Blimpie assets, including all Blimpie…

Sonic tops list of cleanest restrooms

May 17, 2007

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: According to Corporate Research International, Sonic tops the list of fast food eateries with the cleanest restrooms. Rounding out…

The NRA show Top 10

May 17, 2007

United States Sen. Fred Thompson is set to Keynote the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 19-22, at McCormick Place in…

Cold Stone opens in China, Taiwan

May 16, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On April 26, Cold Stone Creamery opened its first Shanghai, China, location in the Raffle City Mall. The store marks the first…

94-year-old McDonald's employee still on the job

May 16, 2007

Pantagraph (Bloomington, Ill.): Litta Ballow still enjoys working. The 94-year-old Illinois woman has worked at a Bloomington McDonald's for the past 1…

Pizza Hut, Taco Bell parent to split stock

May 16, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long Jon Silvers, KFC and A&W brands, plans to split its stock 2-for-1…

Wendy's recognized for top customer service

May 16, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. took the top spot for customer satisfaction in the "limited service restaurants" category in this year's American…

New report delves into U.S. breakfast-eating habits

May 16, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Breakfast Foods: The Consumer in the United States 2006 to their offering.

Burger King sued over trans fats

May 16, 2007

Reuters: A nutrition advocacy group sued Burger King Holdings Inc. on Wednesday over the hamburger chain's use of frying oil that contains trans fats. In court…

Marijuana found in McDonald's happy meal

May 16, 2007

Yahoo News: A Chicago couple has plans to sue an area McDonald's after their 8-year-old daughter was given a Happy Meal with marijuana in it. The bag of…

Consumers focus on healthy eating

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When it comes eating out, consumers increasingly want fresh on the menu.

Jack in the Box Inc. announces 2Q results

May 15, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. company restaurants increased 6.4 percent in the second quarter. Year to date, same-store sales are up 5.…

McDonald's restaurants, AT&T partner

May 15, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill.,  — AT&T Inc. and Avaya Inc. May 15 announced a multiyear initiative with McDonald's Corporation for an Internet Protocol (IP) telephony…

California Baskin-Robbins settles measurement lawsuit

May 15, 2007

San Diego Union Tribune: Baskin-Robbins has agreed to settle a California consumer-protection lawsuit for $491,164 in penalties and costs. Officials at the…

New McDonald's honors Big Mac inventor

May 14, 2007

Philadelphia Inquirer: A new McDonald's restaurant near Pittsburgh will pay tribute to the man who made food history 40 years ago when he invented the Big…

Wendy's board committee hires advisors

May 14, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — A special committee of the board of Wendy's International Inc., which is exploring a possible sale of the company, has  hired investment firm…