New study muddies search for link between local food outlets, obesity

June 17, 2009

ScienceDaily: A day after American researchers said that obesity in children was not related to the proximity of fast food outlets, a Canadian study has…

Friedman Fleischer confirms sale of Church's Chicken

June 17, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC (FFL), a leading San Francisco-based private equity firm, has confirmed that an affiliate of the firm has…

Maine becomes 3rd state to require menu labeling

June 17, 2009

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci has signed three bills designed to combat the problem of obesity in the state, including one on menu labeling. …

McDonald's McCafé gaining market share

June 17, 2009

The Boston Globe: McDonald's massive marketing campaign for its McCafé specialty coffee line has proven successful. While Starbucks remains the leader…

Dunkin' Donuts signs Dayton, Ohio, multi-unit franchisee

June 17, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Giant Oil Inc. for the development of 12 restaurants in Dayton, Ohio…

KFC defendant in class action suit over coupon promo

June 17, 2009

LOS ANGELES — A class action suit has been filed against KFC, claiming the company reneged on an offer of a free grilled chicken meal. The offer, promoted on…

Marble Slab intros Cookie Dough ice cream, combination

June 17, 2009

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced that it will offer a new Cookie Dough Ice Cream flavor and corresponding Ultimate Cookie Dough Tasty Creation…

HSI's New Mobile iPod Touch POS System

Hospitality Solutions International debuts its revolutionary new handheld POS system for iPod Touch and iPhone platforms.

Jack in the Box golf event raises $300K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

June 16, 2009

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual charity golf tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and raised $300,00…

Study finds QSR proximity and kids' obesity not linked

June 16, 2009

ScienceDaily: A new study has found that contrary to conventional wisdom, living near a fast food outlet does not cause a weight gain in children. The study by…

Taco Bell R&D looking at breakfast, large take-home meals

June 16, 2009

Investor's Business Daily: In Taco Bell's continual search for product innovation, the company considers about 200 concepts a year and whittles them down to…

Wendy's tweaks product development process

June 16, 2009

Business First of Columbus: Wendy's new management team turned to the brand's customers for its latest product development ideas, an area where the company had…

KFC Australia launches grilled chicken, tests lowering sodium

June 16, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald: KFC has launched its grilled alternative and pledged to cut salt levels in its food in Australia. The chain wants to improve the…

Wendy's Father's Day Frosty Weekend to help foster children

June 16, 2009

TORONTO — This Father's Day Weekend (June 20-21), Wendy's is helping consumers treat Dad and help foster children at the same time. During Wendy's third annual…

Solo launches line of clear beverage cups

June 16, 2009

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Solo Cup Co., manufacturer of single-use products used to serve food and beverages, has announced the introduction of Reveal…

White Castle, A&W celebrate longevity

The regional brands are marking anniversaries with special prices and events.

Wendy's/Arby's signs int'l dual-branded franchise agreement

June 15, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. and Saudi Arabia-based Al Jammaz Group have signed an agreement to build 135 dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurants in…

Woman in wheelchair tries to sue White Castle

June 15, 2009

Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul): After being refused service in a White Castle late-night drive-thru because she was not in a licensed motor vehicle, a…

Britain's Got Talent judge promos Burger King's Flame scent

June 15, 2009

Burger King U.K. has aroused consumer suspicion with the launch of its Burger King Flame scent, with Britain's The Daily Mail and PRWeek questioning whether…

Carrolls Restaurant Group investors sell common stock

June 15, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…