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Haagen-Dazs launches New Flavor Day
May 13, 2007
Minneapolis — Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop locations throughout the United States will be giving away free ice cream cones May 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., for…
read nowTriarc comps decrease
May 13, 2007
NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced today the results of operations for its first quarter ended April 1, 2007. Systemwide same-store sales were down…
read nowKrispy Kreme files franchise document
May 13, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has filed a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular for review in those states that require it, the company…
read nowMcDonald's among most ethical companies
May 10, 2007
Marketing Daily: McDonald's has been named one of the "2007 World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine, a publication dedicated to compliance…
read nowWendy's, Panera top Zagat survey
May 10, 2007
NEW YORK — Wendy's was named queen of the fast-food mega-chains, and Panera Bread Co. as the most popular overall, according to a survey released by Zagat…
read nowKFC backs down in pub row
May 10, 2007
Daily Mail: A spokeswoman for KFC in Great Britain has said no further action would be taken against the Tan Hill Inn over its use of the phrase "Family…
read nowKahala franchiser, Cold Stone merge brands
May 10, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Quick-serve restaurant franchiser and developer, Kahala Corp., and Cold Stone Creamery have announced a newly named joint company that…
read nowSubway's Jared: blue-movie past revealed
May 10, 2007
TMZ.com: Jared Fogle, the beloved and uber-popular spokeman for the Subway restaurant chain, has been "outed" by celebrity gossip Web site TMZ.com. The article…
read nowWoman's Burger King bill reaches $8,000
May 10, 2007
WTKR.com: A Burger King restaurant accidentally charged a South Carolina woman $8,648.64 for her $8.64 meal. Guadalupe Pequino pucharsed the meal at the…
read nowNational Restaurant Association promotes two
May 10, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association announced today that Kelly Benedetti has been promoted to vice president of State and Industry…
read nowNRA show to highlight hottest menu trends
May 10, 2007
The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, to be held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will set the stage for future food…
read nowKFC plays chicken with pub owner
May 9, 2007
The Northern Echo (United Kingdom): Lawyers for KFC are threatening a pub owner in Yorkshire with legal action over the use of the term "Family Feast" to…
read nowMcDonald's UAE invites public to tour kitchen
May 9, 2007
AME Info: McDonald's UAE has opened its doors to the public with a special invitation from the country to take a tour of the chains kitchen. The move aims at…
read nowArby's planning 63 new stores
May 9, 2007
ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has signed development agreements to open 63 new Arby's restaurants throughout the United States, the company…
read nowLenny's Sub Shops opens in Ohio
May 9, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor, LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced that franchisee group Golden Olive Enterprises, LLC has signed a…
read nowEl Pollo Loco announces quarterly results
May 9, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., reported same-store sales increased 2.4 precent for the first quarter ended March…
read nowFood-ordering gets big bite of NACStech
May 9, 2007
C-store tech show grows as industry relies more heavily on self-service to meet customer demand.
read nowMcDonald's gearing up for Shrek promo
May 8, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's is launching a promotion tied with the release of the movie "Shrek The Third", which will include Shrek Happy Meal toys created…
read nowWendy's adds chicken sandwich to value menu
May 8, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has added a Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its Super Value Menu. The sandwich, priced at 99 cents, will be…
read nowDigital Signage Today publishes guide on measurement and analysis
May 8, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today, a daily news and information portal devoted to the burgeoning digital signage industry, announced the publication of…
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