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NRA show kicks off in Chicago
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 19, 2007
After a slow attendee start at this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, things were in full swing Saturday afternoon as show…
read nowWendy's hops on premium coffee bandwagon
May 17, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International Inc. has partnered with Cincinnati-based Proctor & Gamble to offer a proprietary blend of Folgers Gourmet Selections…
read nowKahala Cold Stone buys Blimpie
May 17, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Cold Stone on May 17, announced that its subsidiary has completed the purchase of all Blimpie assets, including all Blimpie…
read nowSonic tops list of cleanest restrooms
May 17, 2007
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: According to Corporate Research International, Sonic tops the list of fast food eateries with the cleanest restrooms. Rounding out…
read nowThe NRA show Top 10
May 17, 2007
United States Sen. Fred Thompson is set to Keynote the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 19-22, at McCormick Place in…
read nowCold Stone opens in China, Taiwan
May 16, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On April 26, Cold Stone Creamery opened its first Shanghai, China, location in the Raffle City Mall. The store marks the first…
read now94-year-old McDonald's employee still on the job
May 16, 2007
Pantagraph (Bloomington, Ill.): Litta Ballow still enjoys working. The 94-year-old Illinois woman has worked at a Bloomington McDonald's for the past 1…
read nowPizza Hut, Taco Bell parent to split stock
May 16, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long Jon Silvers, KFC and A&W brands, plans to split its stock 2-for-1…
read nowWendy'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…
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…
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