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Quiznos franchisees fight back
December 14, 2006
A group of franchisees whose agreements were terminated by Quiznos filed an injunction Dec. 15 in the District Court of Colorado. Quiznos terminated their…
read nowFigaro's Pizza plans major expansion in West, Midwest
December 13, 2006
SALEM, Ore. — Ron Berger, chief executive and chairman of Figaro's Pizza, said the company is planning a major expansion of the 114-unit chain in California…
read nowMarco's Pizza hires former Domino's president as EVP
December 13, 2006
TOLEDO, Ohio — Marco's Pizza announced the appointment of P. David Black, former president and chief operating officer at Domino's Pizza in the 1990s, as its…
read nowBurke gives Mediterranean twist to NaturaSelect pizza toppings line
December 13, 2006
NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp., an industry-leading provider of fully cooked meat toppings and fillings, is introducing its Mediterranean Pizza Naturale recipe…
read nowPopeyes comps drop in October and November
December 13, 2006
ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported operational results for its financial period 11 ended Oct.
read nowHow to be the next McDonald's
December 13, 2006
The Street: Want to be the next McDonald's? In this feature, franchise experts expound on 10 points: 1. Uniqueness. 2. Make it work. 3. Start with a…
read nowFDA says Taco Bell's lettuce carried E. coli bacteria
December 13, 2006
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) concluded that Taco Bell's lettuce appears to be the most probable source of…
read nowQuiznos reacts to Toasted Subs Association comments
December 13, 2006
After FastCasual.com and QSRweb.com published Quiznos terminates multiple franchisees on heels of suicide, Quiznos Corporate Communications department…
read nowConsumers in favor of NYC trans-fat ban, study says
December 12, 2006
CHICAGO — Foodservice industry research firm, Technomic Inc., has found that 63 percent of restaurant goers nationally support New York City's ban on…
read nowVocelli Pizza celebrates openings with 200 pizza giveaway
December 12, 2006
PITTSBURGH— Vocelli Pizza is kicking off the opening of two new stores by giving the first 100 customers at each a free "grande" pepperoni pizza. According…
read nowNRA study predicts industry sales of $537 B in '07
December 12, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The restaurant industry will enter its 16th consecutive year of real growth in 2007, according to the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowMcDonald's Arch Card makes fashion statement in New York
December 12, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Arch Card made a stylish statement in New York City Dec. 13 as McDonald's hosted the 'load it, gift it, love it...now wear it…
read nowTaco John's drops vendor suspected of E. coli contamination
December 12, 2006
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Taco John's said 100 Midwestern franchises will be using a new produce vendor as a precautionary response to reports of potential E. coli…
read nowPopeyes creates fast-casual concept, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
December 11, 2006
ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced the opening of a fast-casual hybrid concept, Popeyes Louisiana…
read nowAmericans are redefining how they eat breakfast
December 11, 2006
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A new NPD Group study says today's American breakfast is breaking away from the traditional plate with eggs, bacon or sausage, toast…
read nowTaco Bell: Our food is safe
December 11, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — In response to a Dec. 11 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) press briefing, Taco Bell Corp. reaffirmed…
read nowVisa USA Pledges $20MM to protect cardholder data
December 11, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO — Visa USA announced it will offer $20 million in financial incentives and create new sanctions in an effort to further merchant compliance with…
read nowCongress to look into food safety failures
December 11, 2006
Reuters: U.S. lawmakers vowed on Monday to make food safety a top priority when the new Democratic-led Congress convenes in January following a recent series…
read nowTaco John's faces E. coli in Iowa store
December 10, 2006
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Taco John's store in Cedar Falls, Iowa, has been linked to E. coli contamination. The first illness was reported to the Black Hawk…
read nowTaco Bell assures public that restaurants are safe
December 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell Corp. announced that its restaurants are safe and that all ingredients have tested negative for E. coli 0157:H7, with the possible…
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