Noble Roman's inks 25-unit expansion deal

March 14, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS — Noble Roman's Inc. announced March 14 the signing of a 25-unit area development agreement for its dual-branded concepts, Noble Roman's Pizza…

Drive-thru technology reaches new heights

Drive-thru technology has changed more than the way consumers order food.

Woman accused in Dunkin' Donuts theft

March 13, 2007

NBC30 (Connecticut): An East Hartford woman is accused of stealing more than $50,000 from the Dunkin' Donuts where she worked. According to the police, the…

New Zealanders new love: fast food

March 13, 2007

Stuff.co.nz: New Zealanders are developing a growing love affair with fast food, with sales reaching $103 million in January. Figures issued yesterday show…

California Senate tackles food-labeling legislature

March 13, 2007

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Senate Health Committee will begin a hearing March 14 on SB 120, a bill that will offer citizens basic nutritional labeling…

China officials clear KFC

March 13, 2007

Reuters: China's Ministry of Health said Tuesday tests at six outlets KFC showed chemicals used in the cooking process at its restaurants in the country were…

Loss narrows at NWRG

March 13, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group Inc., which operates bagel restaurants under the Einstein Bros. and Noah's New York Bagels brands and franchises…

Burger King enters Poland

March 12, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Burger King Corp., has awarded Burger King development rights in Poland to American Restaurants Sp. z.o.o., a…

Jack in the Box expands kid's menu

March 12, 2007

SAN DIEGO —Jack in the Box is adding two new choices to its restaurants' Kid's Meal menu.   Jack's new grilled cheese sandwich features sourdough bread topped…

FDA proposes fruit, vegetable safety regulations

March 12, 2007

MSNBC: The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday new voluntary rules for ensuring fruit and vegetable safety. Fruit and vegetable-related outbreaks of…

Dairy Queen ads a hit on YouTube

March 12, 2007

Marketing Daily: Dairy Queen ads touting the chain's new FlameThrower Chicken Sandwich and original FlameThrower GrillBurger are drawing rave reviews on the…

Hyperactive Tech inks Australia distribution deal

March 12, 2007

PITTSBURGH — HyperActive Technologies Inc., provider of kitchen production-management systems to the quick-serve and fast-casual restaurant industry, has…

Web site to outline healthy restaurant menus

March 12, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Healthy Dining, a San Diego-based company which analyzes restaurant menus for nutritional information, is partnering with the National…

KFC faces food-chemical probe in China

March 11, 2007

Reuters: China's health ministry said it will investigate the country's KFC units to ensure they are using  proper amounts of magnesium silicate, or talc, in…

Hardee's No. 1 meets the wrecking ball

March 11, 2007

News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.): The first franchised Hardee's restaurant, which opened in Greenville, N.C. in 1961, is slated to be demolished this week.

Quick-serves take biodegradebale leap

March 11, 2007

Gloucester Times (N.C.): Wok International, a chain of 10 Chinese and Japanese restaurants in shopping mall food courts in five states, is trying the bamboo…

Baskin-Robbins rolls out candy bar treats

March 11, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Specialty ice cream store Baskin-Robbins has partnered with The Hershey Co. to introduce nine Candy Bar Madness treats including ice cream…

McDonald's got a brand new bag

March 11, 2007

Marketing Daily: McDonald's will unveil new cups and bags featuring the images of 24 "Citizen Celebrities" from around the world. A "global casting call" last…

KFC pushes dark meat

March 8, 2007

Louisville Courier Journal: KFC, part of Yum! Brands Inc., has started to promote menu items featuring legs and thighs. The advertising push is to…

Rachael Ray to promote Dunkin' Donuts

March 8, 2007

Boston Herald: Food Network host Rachael Ray has signed on as pitchwoman for Dunkin' Donuts. Ray also will consult with Dunkin's culinary team on the…