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Starbucks to carry 'SNL' DVD

August 27, 2007

USA Today: Saturday Night Live's "The Best of 06/07" DVD will be available for sale only at Starbucks. Starbucks draws 40 million customers each week into…

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KFC unveils $2.99 Deals via aroma-focused product placement

August 27, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To market the launch of its $2.99 Deals, Kentucky Fried Chicken conducted an aroma-based pilot, sending the meals on mail carts in offices…

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Mid-Atlantic, IFA partner for franchise seminar

August 27, 2007

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo has announced a partnership agreement with the International Franchise Association to bring…

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Fast Casual releases hiring and retention report

August 27, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The editors of Fast Casual magazine, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRWeb.com have released the special report "Hiring and Retention: How to…

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Hardee's voted best fast-food restaurant

August 26, 2007

ST. LOUIS — According to Citysearch.com's annual "Best Of" poll, Hardee's was voted the No. 1 fast-food restaurant by voters in 13 cities: Indianapolis, St.

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Cold Stone seeks sleek image in Japan

August 26, 2007

The Wall Street Journal Online: Cold Stone Creamery is trying to convey a fashionable image in Japan. The company is giving out samples in upscale shopping…

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Dunkin' Donuts to go trans-fat free

August 26, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all its menu offerings nationwide, including its signature doughnuts, will contain zero grams trans fat by…

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Mid-Atlantic Expo to offer attendee events, programs

August 26, 2007

Exhibitors are the show at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, but several side acts will compete for the attention of between 8,000 and…

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Marble Slab unveils new flavor line-up

August 23, 2007

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced two new ice cream flavors — Black Cherry and White Chocolate. The new Black Cherry flavor combines Black Cherry…

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Burger King comps increase

August 23, 2007

MIAMI — Comparable-store sales for Burger King Holdings Inc. rose 3.4 percent for the 2007 fiscal year ended June 30. The company reported worldwide…

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Dunkin' Donuts plans Pittsburgh expansion

August 23, 2007

Pittsburgh Business Times: Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open 105 new restaurants in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pa., in the…

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Krispy Kreme to realign operations

August 23, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced a proposed operational realignment — both for its franchise and company-owned locations. The…

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KFC marks 500 million Snackers

August 23, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken celebrated the milestone sale of its 500 millionth KFC Snacker. Customer Lori Kowalewski of Grand Rapids, Mich., was…

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Hormel Foods acquires Burke Corp.

August 22, 2007

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corp. has announced it has purchased privately held Burke Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of pizza toppings and other fully…

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Carl's Jr. intros Patty Melt Burger

August 22, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a new Patty Melt Burger. The burger will be made like a classic diner-style patty melt, with a charbroiled…

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Church's Chicken partners with Mirus

August 22, 2007

HOUSTON — Church's Chicken has selected MIRUS for its exception-based restaurant management service. The Mirus service will be available to 250 corporate…

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Popeyes parent's profit up in Q2

August 22, 2007

Atlanta Business Chronicle: AFC Enterprises Inc., the Atlanta-based owner and franchiser of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, recorded a 29-percent jump in…

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