Research and Markets launches U.S. smoothie report

April 28, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Smoothies in the United States 2008" to their offering of reports and services.   The…

Nathan's Famous sells NF Roasters Corp.

April 28, 2008

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has announced the sale of its subsidiary, NF Roasters Corp., to Roasters Asia Pacific (Cayman) Ltd, its master developer…

Burger King appoints SVP, North America operations

April 28, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the appointment of Gladys DeClouet as senior vice president, North America company operations. DeClouet succeeds Dave…

Cinnabon to celebrate Nurses Week with free rolls

April 28, 2008

ATLANTA — In appreciation of the services nurses provide on a daily basis, Cinnabon Inc. and The DAISY Foundation are offering a free Cinnabon Classic Roll to…

Scaling recipes for expansion

What to consider when taking your brand, and your recipes, to the next level.

McDonald's exec sells majority of shares

April 27, 2008

Reuters: Denis Hennequin, president of McDonald's Corp's European division, sold 12,241 shares on April 23, 2008, at $58.39 each. The sale, totaling more than…

Jack in the Box returns Acapulco Chicken Salad

April 27, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has announced the summer return of its Acapulco Chicken Salad.   The salad, which debuted for a limited time in 2006, features a…

People Report announces record growth

April 27, 2008

DALLAS — People Report has announced that 19 leading restaurant chains and five independent operators have joined the People Report member-company consortium…

Del Taco intros Del Inferno hot sauce

April 27, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — On April 28, Del Taco is introducing the company's first hot sauce in 15 years, Del Inferno.   To put Del Inferno to the test, the…

Chick-fil-A founder gets into pizza business

April 27, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Truett Cathy, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Chick-fil-A, is opening a pizzeria in Atlanta. The 87-year-old…

SCAA to host Specialty Coffee World

April 27, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) will hold its 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition at the Minneapolis Convention Center…

Burger King VP in tomato fight

April 27, 2008

The News-Press (Ft. Myers, Fla.): The daughter of Burger King vice president Stephen Grover confirmed her father is responsible for online postings criticizing…

Oklahoma City mayor partners with Taco Bell

April 24, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett is joining with Taco Bell Corp. in a marketing campaign touting Taco Bell's reduced-fat menu and Cornett's…

McDonald's sign heads to museum

April 24, 2008

Huntsville Times: One of the last two remaining single-arch McDonald's signs has been dismantled in preparation for a move to the American Sign Museum in…

White Castle trip leads to crime spree

April 24, 2008

Detroit Free Press: Two Pontiac, Mich., teens are in police custody after a crime spree that began with a craving for White Castle hamburgers. The teens — ages…

Blimpie to give away free sandwiches

April 24, 2008

ATLANTA — In celebration of its 44th birthday, Blimpie is giving away free 6-inch sub sandwiches May 2, 3 and 4 to customers who purchase a 22-ounce drink. …

Web site launches small business marketplace

April 24, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. — BizTrader.com has announced the launch of an online global marketplace for buying or selling a company, valuing a business and finding a…

Self-service makes crowded counter lines a thing of the past

by Patrick Avery — Associate Editor, IT Business Edge

April 24, 2008

Deli Express cuts wait times for grocery customers.

Triarc to buy Wendy's

April 23, 2008

TheStreet.com: Arby's franchisor Triarc Cos. will acquire Wendy's International in an all-stock deal worth about $2.34 billion. The acquisition will create a…

Wendy's net off 72 percent

April 23, 2008

DUBLIN, Ohio — Comparable-store sales at Wendy's International Inc. restaurants fell 0.1 percent for U.S. franchise-operated restaurants for the first quarter…