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KFC opens first restaurant in Vietnam
June 22, 2006
Houston Chronicle: KFC opened its first restaurant in Hanoi on June 22 and said it plans to expand into northern Vietnam. People packed the 120-seat…
read nowTaco John's cowboy monkeys set for TV
June 22, 2006
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Taco John's mascot Whiplash will be joined by two other cowboy monkeys in the chain's latest TV spots. "Taco John's customers tell us…
read nowPizza Hut launches major Pan Pizza ad campaign
June 22, 2006
BRANDWEEK: Pizza Hut will break a series of TV spots the weekend of June 24-25 to support its Pan Pizza offerings. The campaign, dubbed, "Pan Confessions,…
read nowYum domestic comps flat for Q2
June 21, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands second-quarter same-store sales at domestic stores were flat while overseas stores saw a major increase. U.S. blended…
read nowWendy's selects mymicros.net Business Intelligence Solution
June 21, 2006
COLUMBIA, Md. — MICROS Systems Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, announced that Wendy's…
read nowNYC politician wants to ban fast-food restaurants
June 21, 2006
Associated Press: In a town where you can get a slice of pizza or a hot dog on nearly every block, one city councilman wants to limit the number of fast food…
read nowJapan to restart U.S. beef imports
June 21, 2006
HONG KONG — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said an agreement has been reached with Japan to restart U.S. beef exports, pending planned inspections of…
read nowSenator introduces Menu Labeling Bill
June 21, 2006
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., have introduced identical legislation in the Senate and House that would require chain…
read nowCSPI mulls lawsuit against Starbucks
June 20, 2006
Fox News: The Center for Science in the Public Interest said it is planning to campaign against Starbucks because of the increased risk of obesity, heart…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs introduces Firecracker Chicken Sub
June 20, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs will introduce its Firecracker Chicken Sub on June 26 and offer it until July 30. In a news release the company said…
read nowSonic posts solid 3Q
June 20, 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. announced record results for its third quarter ended May 31. System-wide same-store sales increased 4.3 percent, while net…
read nowArby's includes nutritional calculator on updated Web site
June 20, 2006
ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has re-launched its consumer Web site, Arbys.com, featuring vivid colors and images, enhanced nutritional information…
read nowNRA applauds Senate rejection of big minimum wage hike
June 20, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association praised the Senate for voting down an amendment to S. 2766, the Fiscal Year 2007 Defense Authorization…
read nowRegional Dairy Queen marketing account moves to Portland agency
June 19, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore. — International Dairy Queen of Minneapolis announced that effective June 1, MBT Marketing Communications Inc. of Portland, Ore., was retained…
read nowWestern Foodservice Expo set for Aug. 26-28
June 19, 2006
NORWALK, Conn. — The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is offering an early bird registration for the show, which will be held in Los Angeles Aug.
read nowDomino's Pizza and Burger King to co-sponsor Waltrip NASCAR racer
June 18, 2006
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Michael Waltrip Racing announced the formation of a unique partnership between Domino's Pizza and Burger King to be co-primary sponsors of…
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Kiosks give SubWorks a boost in sales
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
C-store concept has seen a 149-percent increase in sales since integrating touchscreen ordering kiosks.
read nowPollo Campero creates new logo, prepares for expansion
June 18, 2006
GUATEMALA CITY — Pollo Campero announced the introduction of a new logo in the United States. "We hired Advance Design Center headquartered in Dallas to…
read nowCheckers / Rally's wins American Business award for best executive
June 18, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has won a Stevie Award for Best Executive 2006 from the American Business Awards (ABA), a national…
read nowGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig
June 15, 2006
WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…
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