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QSRs vie for China
November 26, 2006
Reuters: From octopus Pizza Hut pies to spicy Quarter Pounder hamburgers, U.S. fast food is undergoing major changes in China as restaurant titans like Yum…
read nowChick-fil-A founder to attend his grandson's restaurant opening
November 26, 2006
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Chick-fil-A Inc. founder Truett Cathy, 85, will attend a grand opening in California Dec. 6 when his grandson opens a stand-alone…
read nowNEXTEP SYSTEMS launches Pizza Builder for online ordering
November 21, 2006
TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP SYSTEMS announced the launch of Release 3.0, its dynamic Online Ordering application for quick-service, fast-casual and pizza operations.
read nowDunkin' Donuts testing personal pizzas
November 21, 2006
The Hartford Courant: A Dunkin' Donuts store in Hartford, Conn., is one of 10 units in the United States testing personal pizzas. The made-to-order pizzas…
read nowJack in the Box reports a very good fiscal 2006
November 21, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. reported a solid fiscal 2006, which ended Oct. 1. Same-store sales at company restaurants increased 5.9 percent in the…
read nowDairy Queen raises $3.5MM for Children's Miracle Network
November 21, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Marie Osmond and Dairy Queen held the first-ever North American Miracle Treat Day Nov. 20. The event raised more than $3.5 million for…
read nowMcDonald's opens its fourth mini-gym for kids
November 21, 2006
United Press International: Fast-food giant McDonald's is rolling out mini-gyms in its U.S. restaurants to encourage children to sweat off their meals. The…
read nowEarth Alive Resources introduces all-natural RapidAll cleaner
November 20, 2006
WATERLOO, Quebec — Earth Alive Resources is introducing RapidAll, an all-in-one janitorial and sanitation cleaner that does not harm humans, animals or the…
read nowQ3 comps up 4.8% at Sbarro
November 20, 2006
MELVILLE, N.Y.—Quick-serve pizza and pasta chain, Sbarro, posted a 4.8 percent increase in comparable-store sales for the 12 weeks ended Oct. 8, 2006.
read nowRestaurant gift card sales poised to exceed $18 billion
November 20, 2006
NEEDHAM, Mass. — With the holidays fast approaching, 'tis the season for gift cards. This relatively new segment of the U.S. payments industry continues to…
read nowTaco Bell offers Tacos for life for PlayStation 3
November 20, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell announced that it is offering a lifetime of Taco Bell food ($12,500) in exchange to the first person who agrees to trade his or her…
read nowBurger King's video games reach its target audience
November 20, 2006
TeamXBox: Burger King's latest promotion – offering three "King" video games for $3.99 – has caused quite a stir in the video game world. The hamburger…
read nowArby's introduces Market Fresh Reuben Wrap
November 20, 2006
ATLANTA — Arby's is hoping its new Market Fresh Reuben Wrap will be as successful as its big brother, the Market Fresh Reuben, the menu line's best seller.
read nowQuiznos to face several major franchisee lawsuits
November 20, 2006
The Toasted Subs Association, made up of Quiznos franchisees, will be suing its franchisor in district courts across the country, the association's president…
read nowSnappy Tomato Pizza rolls out Loaded Potato Pizza
November 19, 2006
FLORENCE, Ky. — Snappy Tomato Pizza is rolling out a new Loaded Potato Pizza system-wide in November. According to a news release, the pie performed nicely…
read nowSmall business owners can't find quick cash, survey says
November 19, 2006
ATLANTA — A new survey shows small business owners are unsure where to turn for fast access to capital. This leads many owners, restaurateurs included, to file…
read nowDominic's of New York sold half a million hot dogs at RFK Stadium
November 19, 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dominic's of New York, the Washington National's official hot dog sponsor, announced that 558,800 hotdogs were sold in RFK Stadium during…
read nowPAR acquires SIVA Corp.
November 19, 2006
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corporation announced it acquired SIVA Corporation for $6.6 million. SIVA Corporation provides software solutions built…
read nowJack in the Box Restaurants offers free sandwich with Jack Ca$h
November 19, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants is offering a free ciabatta burger or sandwich with the purchase of a $20 Jack Ca$h stored-value card. In addition…
read nowKFC wins the hearts of the Vietnamese
November 19, 2006
Seattle Times: Decades after the end of the Vietnam War, an American colonel from Kentucky has made a triumphant arrival in this communist capital. But…
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