A&W kicks off summer-long promotion of free ice cream

July 13, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On July 16, National Ice Cream Day, A&W Restaurants will kick off its summer-long "Float Your Papa Combo for Free."    According to a…

Woman sues Wendy's for hot chili

July 13, 2006

A Chicago-area woman has filed suit against Wendy's, claiming she was burned by the restaurant's hot chili.   The woman claims Wendy's did not properly…

Franchisees sue Dairy Queen

July 13, 2006

Minneapolis Biz Journal: Dairy Queen franchisees are suing International Dairy Queen. The plaintiffs claim the parent company is trying to force its owner …

Original SoupMan to expand overseas

July 12, 2006

Associated Press: Original SoupMan plans to expand in London, Europe and Japan. Original SoupMan currently has 20 franchises in North America and hopes to…

McDonald's pulls Spicy Chicken after bland sales

July 12, 2006

Bland sales have led McDonald's to pull its highly marketed Spicy Chicken Sandwich.   Seizing the moment, Wendy's bragged about the success of its spicy…

Wendy's 'jacks' up spicy chicken choices

July 12, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is currently offering customers a chance to spice up their Spicy Chicken sandwich. As part of a limited-time promotion at most Wendy's…

Chick-fil-A 'mootivates' customers to dress like cows

July 12, 2006

ATLANTA — As part of Chick-fil-A's annual Cow Appreciation Day celebration, the Atlanta-based restaurant chain is offering a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch…

Krispy Kreme awards development rights in Philippines

July 12, 2006

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. announced it awarded development rights for the Philippines to The Real American Doughnut Company Inc.…

New president takes helm at Captain D's Seafood

July 11, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sagittarius Brands Inc. announced that David Head will join the company as president of its Captain D's Seafood subsidiary replacing Ron…

El Pollo Loco rolls out Tequila Lime Chicken LTO

July 11, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco kicks off summer with a new limited-time offer, the Tequila Lime Chicken.      The company said the dish is made with fresh…

Checkers/Rally's sends 40,000 care packages to U.S. troops

July 11, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has helped to send more than 40,000 care packages to U.S. troops deployed overseas through Operation…

Wendy's creates menu item for OSU fans

July 10, 2006

Associated Press: Wendy's is trying to attract Ohio State fans with a new menu item. The nation's third-largest burger chain plans to add the Brutus Buckeye…

Burger King forks over $10MM to make movie

July 10, 2006

cinematical.com: Burger King is working with the advertisement firm Crispin Porter & Bogusky to create a movie centered on its mascot. Currently, there is…

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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits partners with America's Second Harvest

July 9, 2006

ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced a partnership with America's Second Harvest — The Nation's Food Bank…

McDonald's renews FIFA World Cup sponsorship through 2014

July 9, 2006

BERLIN — McDonald's announced its sponsorship renewal as FIFA World Cup Sponsor with FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), the world…

McDonald's opens gym for kids

July 9, 2006

LOS ANGELES — A Whittier, Calif.-based McDonald's restaurant opened its doors to the world's second McDonald's R Gym, a dedicated in-restaurant play area that…

Burke Corp. appoints new EVP

July 6, 2006

NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp., a manufacturer of fully cooked meat toppings and fillings, has promoted David J. Weber, its vice president of operations, to…

California ABC running alcohol sting ops in restaurants

July 6, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An item in the California Restaurant Association's (CRA) Quick Bites newsletter revealed that the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC…

Lenny's Sub Shop inks agreement with California operator

July 6, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, said the sub chain is headed to three new markets in the western United States. …