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Wendy's recognized for top customer service
May 16, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. took the top spot for customer satisfaction in the "limited service restaurants" category in this year's American…
read nowNew report delves into U.S. breakfast-eating habits
May 16, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Breakfast Foods: The Consumer in the United States 2006 to their offering.
read nowBurger King sued over trans fats
May 16, 2007
Reuters: A nutrition advocacy group sued Burger King Holdings Inc. on Wednesday over the hamburger chain's use of frying oil that contains trans fats. In court…
read nowMarijuana found in McDonald's happy meal
May 16, 2007
Yahoo News: A Chicago couple has plans to sue an area McDonald's after their 8-year-old daughter was given a Happy Meal with marijuana in it. The bag of…
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Consumers focus on healthy eating
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
When it comes eating out, consumers increasingly want fresh on the menu.
read nowJack in the Box Inc. announces 2Q results
May 15, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. company restaurants increased 6.4 percent in the second quarter. Year to date, same-store sales are up 5.…
read nowMcDonald's restaurants, AT&T partner
May 15, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill., — AT&T Inc. and Avaya Inc. May 15 announced a multiyear initiative with McDonald's Corporation for an Internet Protocol (IP) telephony…
read nowCalifornia Baskin-Robbins settles measurement lawsuit
May 15, 2007
San Diego Union Tribune: Baskin-Robbins has agreed to settle a California consumer-protection lawsuit for $491,164 in penalties and costs. Officials at the…
read nowNew McDonald's honors Big Mac inventor
May 14, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer: A new McDonald's restaurant near Pittsburgh will pay tribute to the man who made food history 40 years ago when he invented the Big…
read nowWendy's board committee hires advisors
May 14, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — A special committee of the board of Wendy's International Inc., which is exploring a possible sale of the company, has hired investment firm…
read nowHardee's launches new Thickburger
May 14, 2007
ST. LOUIS — In a nod to burger-joint menus of the 1950's and 60's, Hardee's restaurants are introducing a new patty melt-style burger. The new Patty Melt…
read nowCold Stone intros new frozen beverage
May 14, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery is launching two new frozen treats beginning June 1. The "French Toast with the Most" is made with french toast…
read nowMcDonald's campaign highlights career opportunities
May 13, 2007
CHICAGO — McDonald's is rolling out a new national advertising campaign that shines a spotlight on its employees and celebrates career opportunities at the…
read nowHaagen-Dazs launches New Flavor Day
May 13, 2007
Minneapolis — Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop locations throughout the United States will be giving away free ice cream cones May 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., for…
read nowTriarc comps decrease
May 13, 2007
NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced today the results of operations for its first quarter ended April 1, 2007. Systemwide same-store sales were down…
read nowKrispy Kreme files franchise document
May 13, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has filed a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular for review in those states that require it, the company…
read nowMcDonald's among most ethical companies
May 10, 2007
Marketing Daily: McDonald's has been named one of the "2007 World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine, a publication dedicated to compliance…
read nowWendy's, Panera top Zagat survey
May 10, 2007
NEW YORK — Wendy's was named queen of the fast-food mega-chains, and Panera Bread Co. as the most popular overall, according to a survey released by Zagat…
read nowKFC backs down in pub row
May 10, 2007
Daily Mail: A spokeswoman for KFC in Great Britain has said no further action would be taken against the Tan Hill Inn over its use of the phrase "Family…
read nowKahala franchiser, Cold Stone merge brands
May 10, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Quick-serve restaurant franchiser and developer, Kahala Corp., and Cold Stone Creamery have announced a newly named joint company that…
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