Build-A-Bear Workshop featured in McDonald's Happy Meal

May 11, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear Workshop announces a special McDonald's Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal partnership. According to a news release, this unique…

Industry fights Fast Food Nation

May 10, 2006

Chicago Tribune: The author of the best-selling "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" has a new book out for kids that covers some of the…

Van Epps made president of Papa John's USA

May 10, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's announced the promotion of Bill Van Epps to the newly created position of president, USA.

Triarc declares special cash dividends

May 10, 2006

NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the second installment of its previously announced special cash dividends.

Commentary: Burger King has shown 'progress'

May 10, 2006

MarketWatch: Although it is one of the most recognized brands in the world and the self-proclaimed "King" of America's most ubiquitous culinary icon, fast…

Yum received $2.7MM worth of exposure for Derby

May 9, 2006

Herald-Leader: Yum! Brands and its five restaurant chains received nearly $2.7 million worth of exposure during NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby Saturday…

Krispy Kreme awards Middle East development rights

May 9, 2006

  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has awarded Middle East development rights to the Americana Group, a regional restaurant, food processing…

El Pollo Loco files with SEC

May 8, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed…

McDonald's global comparable sales up 6.2% in April

May 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that systemwide sales for McDonald's restaurants worldwide increased 5.5 percent in April. Global…

McDonald's to provide free Wi-Fi at world's largest tech show

May 8, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi Internet access to more than 60,000 attendees as the official Wi-Fi sponsor of the 200…

Carl's Jr. awards $60,000 in scholarships

May 8, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. announced the award recipients of the 2006 La Estrella Latina de Carl's Jr. Scholarship Program. In an effort to award…

PizzaMarketplace.com gets fresh look, faster page loads

May 8, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—PizzaMarketplace.com, a trade media site covering the pizza industry since 2001, has been redesigned with a new look, improved navigation, new…

To Focus Group, Or Not To Focus Group?

May 8, 2006

Getting honest answers from your consumers is crucial.  Focus groups can make it happen but you must know when to use them.

Survival of the Fittest

May 8, 2006

What makes companies thrive in todays massive, ever-changing business world?  Will yours be one of those left standing?

Walt Disney cuts ties with McDonald's

May 8, 2006

Chicago Business: McDonald's Corp. happy meals will soon see fewer tie-ins with long-time promotional partner Walt Disney Co. The decade-long partnership that…

3Q revenue and profit fall at Pizza Inn

May 7, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas—A slight lift in comparable-store sales couldn't keep revenue and profit from falling during Pizza Inn's fiscal third quarter.

Church's Chicken announces top markets

May 7, 2006

ATLANTA — At Church's Chicken's recent franchise convention in Las Vegas, chief executive Harsha Agadi announced the highest performing markets. According to…

Restaurants to reap Mother's Day sales

May 7, 2006

WALTHAM, Mass. — The average Mother's Day customer will spend more than $50 this year, an e-marketing company said. According to Constant Contact, a good…

Rustic Pizza goes system-wide at Papa Gino's

May 7, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass.—Last fall's limited-market test of Papa Gino's Rustic Pizza has turned into a system-wide, 170-store rollout of what the chain calls a "grown-up…

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