Green 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…

Checkers Drive-In shareholders approve merger; company to go private

June 15, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. said its shareholders voted in favor of merging with Taxi Holdings Corp., an affiliate of Wellspring Capital…

McDonald's earns Equal Opportunity award

June 14, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation received the distinguished "Freedom to Compete" Award by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in…

Wendy's appoints executive vice president of restaurant services

June 13, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. appointed Ed Choe as the executive vice president of restaurant services, effective immediately.   The company said…

Mexican franchises show strong popularity growth

June 13, 2006

Franchising.com: Despite recent national debates about the Mexican-U.S. border situation, Mexican food franchises continue to grow. Eating at QSRs like Taco…

Burger King Corporation appoints new president of North America

June 13, 2006

MIAMI —  Chuck Fallon has joined Burger King as president of North America, the company said June 14.   John W. Chidsey, Burger King Corporation's chief…

Arby's tests fast-casual concept

June 13, 2006

Arby's is testing a fast-casual concept called Arby's Market Fresh. Two stores are open — Chicago and Roswell, Ga. — and another will open near Atlanta in…

Yum! Brands ranked in top 40 for diversity

June 12, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has been named one of BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine's "40 Best Companies for Diversity" for its comprehensive results across…

Taco Bell adds diamond ring to Chalupa offering

June 12, 2006

LAS VEGAS — Taco Bell is pairing its Ultimate Chalupa with a 2-carat diamond engagement ring valued at $14,000. The company is promoting the pairing as the…

KFC being sued by consumer group

June 12, 2006

Fox News: A U.S. consumer group sued the operator of the KFC fried chicken restaurant chain on Tuesday to try and force it to stop it from frying foods in an…

Jack in the Box adds LTOs for summer

June 11, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is offering a new Del Monte Fresh Fruit Cup, a limited-time offer (LTO) for the summer.   According to a news release, Jack's…

Maryland man wins Domino's World's Fastest Pizza Maker

June 11, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — At Domino's World's Fastest Pizza Maker competition, 15 finalists from around the world competed June 9.   Dennis Tran, a Domino's…

Back Yard Burgers rejects Cherokee Advisors proposal to buy

June 11, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. turned down an offer from Cherokee Advisors LLC to buy the restaurant chain. Back Yard chairman Lattimore Michael said…

Dunkin' Brands appoints new band officers

June 11, 2006

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo's, announced the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as Dunkin…

Oils bring in the customers

QSRs are separating themselves in the marketplace with trans-fats-free cooking oils and by converting grease into fuel.

Glory Team introduces EATware

June 8, 2006

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Glory Team Industrial LLC introduced EATware, a line of environmentally friendly, high quality, single-use products for the foodservice…

McDonald's sponsors 2006 FIFA World Cup

June 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — As a worldwide sponsor and official partner of the FIFA World Cup, McDonald's is bringing the world's passion for football to life as part…

McDonald's May same-store sales rise

June 7, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. said global system-wide sales rose 6.2 percent in May, while total worldwide same-store sales were up 4.5 percent.   The…

Wendy's cuts trans-fats with new cooking oil

June 7, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — In a move that significantly reduces trans-fatty acids (TFAs) on its menu, Wendy's is making the switch to non-hydrogenated cooking oil for its…

Wife of Carl's Jr. founder dies

June 6, 2006

NEW YORK — Margaret Heinz Karcher, wife of Carl Karcher, who founded Carl's Jr., died from liver cancer June 6. She was 91.   She served on the board of…