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McDonald's gets a facelift
October 22, 2006
ABC News: No matter where you grew up, the McDonald's across the street looked a lot like the McDonald's across the country. That familiarity made the…
read nowUkrainian QSRs cut hygiene and food-quality corners to save money
October 19, 2006
The Post: As Ukraine's restaurant business increasingly consolidates, the Ukrainian QSRs leave hungry and hurrying patrons with a narrow selection to choose…
read nowMcSubway Study finds Subway food is not that healthy
October 19, 2006
The Star: A new study shows that Subway is not as healthy as it claims to be. The new research — labeled the "McSubway Study" — was based on exit interviews…
read nowGov. Bush appoints former NRA chair to head Florida Tourism Commission
October 19, 2006
HEATHROW, Fla. — Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has appointed the former chairman of the National Restaurant Association to head the state's Florida Tourism…
read nowLittle Caesars and Detroit Tigers celebrate with pizza
October 19, 2006
DETROIT — With the Detroit Tigers going to the World Series, Little Caesars is celebrating baseball and pizza. The Tigers owner Mike Ilitch is also the…
read nowLittle Caesars and Detroit Tigers celebrate with pizza
October 19, 2006
DETROIT — With the Detroit Tigers going to the World Series, Little Caesars is celebrating baseball and pizza. The Tigers owner Mike Ilitch is also the…
read nowWienerschnitzel rolls out Philly Cheese Steak trio
October 19, 2006
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Wienerschnitzel is rolling out a Philly Burger, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich and the Philly Dog. · Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich…
read nowSonic Drive-In hires new real estate VP
October 18, 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Industries Inc. announced the following additions to its staff: Steve Dobbs is vice president of real estate of Sonic Corp. His…
read nowKrispy Kreme adds Big Tobacco execs to overcome accounting mess
October 18, 2006
Associated Press: Nearly two years after its stock collapsed amid an accounting fiasco, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. faces a host of lawsuits, a criminal…
read nowDel Taco names new president
October 18, 2006
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco announced the appointment of 27-year company veteran Shirlene Lopez to the post of president of the 41-year-old Mexican…
read nowArby's signs franchise deals for 34 new locations
October 17, 2006
ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group has signed development commitments for 34 new Arby's restaurants. The agreements, which include three new and 10 existing…
read nowKFC lobbies for its own postage stamp
October 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken is trying to get its founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, on a U.S. postage stamp. KFC is urging consumers to visit…
read nowChick-fil-A opens third Truett's Grill in honor of the founder
October 17, 2006
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A Inc. is opening a new Truett's Grill restaurant to commemorate chain founder Truett Cathy's 60th year as a restaurateur. The…
read nowEl Pollo Loco introduces $5 reward card
October 17, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco is offering a free $5 reward card to every guest who purchases a family meal through Jan. 7. Family meals come in several…
read nowDomino's Pizza franchisee buys 11 corporate stores
October 16, 2006
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — Jason Shifflett, a seven-unit Domino's Pizza franchisee, announced the purchase of 11 corporate Domino's Pizza stores in addition to the…
read nowLittle Caesars Pizza plans growth in Canada
October 16, 2006
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Little Caesar of Canada Inc. announced plans to substantially increase its franchisee base and expand into untapped markets across…
read nowMiddleby Corporation Ranks No. 9 on Forbes Best Small Companies list
October 16, 2006
ELGIN, Ill. — The Middleby Corporation has been ranked No. 9 on the Forbes Magazine 2006 Best Small Companies list, as featured in the magazine's Oct. 3…
read nowMcDonald's Japan may have used spyware in MP3 giveaway
October 16, 2006
Daily Tech: McDonald's Japan and Coca Cola announced a contest in which flash MP3 players were awarded to contestants who submitted a unique winning number on…
read nowGiles Foodservice launches new ventless hood
October 16, 2006
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Giles Foodservice Equipment has launched an extended version of its POVH ventless hood. According to a news release, this new option…
read nowNRA: Wage hikes should be set by statute, not Constitutional Amendment
October 16, 2006
WASHINGTON — The National Restaurant Association is challenging state lawmakers who want to set minimum wage increases based on the annual increase of the…
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