Checker's Drive-In signs FOX Sports deal

August 15, 2006

Sport Business: Checker's Drive-In will sponsor Sun Sports and FSN Florida channels, which will put its brand on various TV programs on both Florida-based…

McDonald's moves into Pennsylvania grocery store

August 15, 2006

Progressive Grocer: IGA has joined forces with McDonald's Corp. and Laurel Grocery Co. to bring a new co-branded supermarket/fast-food format to Petrucci's…

Sonic modifies Dutch Auction

August 15, 2006

OKLAHOMA CITY— Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced that it is commencing its modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer…

U.S. July-Aug. comps slide at Yum Brands

August 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comparable store sales at Yum! Brands' U.S. corporate stores fell for the four weeks ended Aug. 12.   According to a news release, comps at…

Tribute Esther Snyder, In-N-Out co-founder, 86

The late restaurant chain president proved one person can make a difference.

Pepsi hires new CEO

August 14, 2006

NEW YORK — PepsiCo Inc. Monday named Chief Financial Officer Indra K. Nooyi, 50, to replace Steven Reinemund as chief executive officer of the world's…

Captain D's unveils new menu, look, logo

August 14, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood on Aug. 14 will launch a new logo, new restaurant design and an expanded contemporary menu ranging from grilled seafood…

Nevada minimum wage proposal pits unions against restaurant group

August 14, 2006

Associated Press: A proposal on the November ballot to increase Nevada's minimum wage by $1 an hour has pitted union groups against the Nevada Restaurant…

Proposal to ban fast food sparks hefty debate in South Africa

August 14, 2006

The (Port Elizabeth, South Africa) Herald: There was a mixed reaction to the call by a speaker at the recent SA Gastroenterology Society obesity congress for…

Subway franchisee reduces supply chain costs

August 14, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Instill Corporation, a provider of on-demand supply chain solutions and services for the foodservice industry, has announced that…

LaNova Wings intros new line of cleaning products

August 13, 2006

  BUFFALO, N.Y. — La Nova Wings, known for its fully cooked, heat-and-eat wings, announced the introduction of a new line of cleaning products specifically…

Brandon, CEO of Domino's Pizza, named NRN Golden Chain honoree

August 13, 2006

Nation's Restaurant News: David Brandon, chief executive and chairman of Domino's Pizza Inc. was selected by Nation's Restaurant News as one of six multiunit…

Domino's Pizza intros Brownie Squares

August 13, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza announced the Aug. 21 rollout of its new Brownie Squares.   According to a news release, customers who order a large pizza…

McDonald's soft sales signal segment slowdown?

August 13, 2006

Houston Chronicle: Quick-service segment watchers are wondering whether McDonald's Corp.'s modest July same-store sales might be signaling an overall slowdown…

Burger King targets mobile phones for promotions

August 13, 2006

Advertising Age: Burger King has established a Web site to provide information on promotions, nutritional information, store locations and directions directly…

LaNova Wings intros new line of cleaning products

August 13, 2006

BUFFALO, N.Y. — La Nova Wings, known for its fully cooked, heat-and-eat wings, announced the introduction of a new line of cleaning products specifically…

Brandon, CEO of Domino's Pizza, named NRN Golden Chain honoree

August 13, 2006

Nation's Restaurant News: David Brandon, chief executive and chairman of Domino's Pizza Inc., was selected by Nation's Restaurant News as one of six multiunit…

Domino's Pizza intros Brownie Squares

August 13, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza announced the Aug. 21 rollout of its new Brownie Squares.   According to a news release, customers who order a large pizza…

McDonald's soft sales signal segment slowdown?

August 13, 2006

Houston Chronicle: Quick-service segment watchers are wondering whether McDonald's Corp.'s modest same-store sales in July might be signaling an overall…

Burger King targets mobile phones for promotions

August 13, 2006

Advertising Age: Burger King has established a mobile Web site to provide information on promotions, nutritional information, store locations and directions.