Dunkin' responds to discrimination allegations

November 18, 2007

BlueMauMau: Dunkin' Brands' president and executive VP has stated in a systemwide memorandum that given the accusations of racial discrimination, the company…

McDonald's plans full-scale beverage blitz

November 15, 2007

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. plans to move full-scale into the premium beverage business, rolling out specialty coffees, smoothies, frappes and iced tea…

Pollo Campero teams up with Wal-Mart

November 15, 2007

DALLAS — Campero USA, the U.S. division of Latin American chicken chain Pollo Campero, has announced a new tenant/landlord relationship with Wal-Mart Stores…

Del Taco burrito sales to aid fire relief efforts

November 15, 2007

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco will donate to fire relief efforts 25 cents from the sale of each Spicy Chicken Burrito sold until Christmas, company officials…

Del Taco burrito sales to aid fire relief efforts

November 15, 2007

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco will donate to fire relief efforts 25 cents from the sale of each Spicy Chicken Burrito sold until Christmas, company officials…

Philly-style burger wins Wendy's contest

November 15, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — The Philly Style Hoagie Burger is the winner of the "Build Wendy's New Burger" contest, designed to create a new addition to the fast-food…

Jack in the Box reports record 2007 profit

November 15, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box company restaurants increased 5.2 percent in the fourth quarter compared to a 5.9 percent increase during the…

DQ launches gift-card promo

November 14, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has launched its first gift-card promotion, titled Share DQ Joy.   By visiting www.sharedqjoy.com, consumers will be able to view…

Culver's signs with Marc for creative, media

November 14, 2007

Adweek: Culver's has hired Marc USA in Chicago for its creative, media and public-relations duties. Marc's work will begin in the spring with TV, radio…

Popeyes 3Q comps down

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — Domestic same-store sales at AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, decreased 1.9 percent in the third…

Popeyes 3Q comps down

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 7, 2007. …

Chick-fil-A cows grace 2008 calendar

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — The 11th edition of Chick-fil-A's calendar features its "Eat Mor Chikin" cows as musical stars.   Highlights include Junior Double-Cheese Jr.

CKE reports positive third-quarter comps

November 14, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales increased 2.7 percent at Hardee's and 0.7 percent at Carl's Jr. company-owned restaurants for the third quarter ended…

Meals by mobile

Text messaging could be the ordering avenue of the future.

KFC offers presidency to Colbert

November 13, 2007

WHAS 11 (Louisville, Ky.): KFC has extended an invitation to Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert to be president for a day at its Louisville headquarters. …

Subway Eco-Store opens in Florida

November 13, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — The first Subway Eco-Store has opened in Kissimmee, Fla. Elements of the store include high-efficiency HVAC systems, remote condensing units…

DQ, U of M announce stadium sponsorship

November 13, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has become the latest sponsor of the University of Minnesota's new TCF Bank Stadium with a $2.5 million sponsorship. The stadium's…

McDonald's to sell more restaurants to franchisees

November 13, 2007

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. will sell up to 21 percent — or 1,000 to 1,500 — of its company-owned restaurants to franchisees over the next three years.   The…

Squirrel acquires Pacific Restaurant Group

November 13, 2007

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Hospitality point-of-sale solutions provider Squirrel Systems has announced it has acquired the assets of Pacific Restaurant…

Par selected by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

November 13, 2007

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc., a subsidiary of PAR Technology, has announced that it has been selected by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as its…