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Father of 300 millionth American to get year of Papa John's pizza
October 15, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced the father of the upcoming 300 millionth American will receive a free pizza for 52 straight weeks. According to a…
read nowCKE Restaurants period 9 comps skyrocket
October 15, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants reported its blended comparable-store sales rose 7.4 percent for the four weeks ended Oct. 9. "We attribute these gains…
read nowEuropean educator pushes for fast-food ban at schools
October 15, 2006
The Guardian: A European educator is trying to ban students from eating fast-food at schools, and the public seems to overwhelmingly support the teacher's…
read nowCheesy Gordita Crunch returns to Taco Bell
October 15, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is brining back the Cheesy Gordita Crunch from Oct. 16 through Nov. 19. According to a news release, the limited-time offer is…
read nowWendy's Q3 sales up 4.1%
October 12, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's reported preliminary earnings of its third quarter. Same-store sales increased 4.1 percent at Wendy's U.S. company restaurants and…
read nowFast-food growth in China helps potato farmers
October 12, 2006
Associated Press: The rapid growth of China's fast-food industry is boosting demand for frozen french fries and other processed potato products, helping to…
read nowFast-food growth in China helps potato farmers
October 12, 2006
Associated Press: The rapid growth of China's fast-food industry is boosting demand for frozen french fries and other processed potato products, helping to…
read nowFast-food growth in China helps potato farmers
October 12, 2006
Associated Press: The rapid growth of China's fast-food industry is boosting demand for frozen french fries and other processed potato products, helping to…
read nowArby's awards suppliers
October 12, 2006
ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. and its ARCOP purchasing and distribution arm honored three of its suppliers with Values Awards during its Worldwide…
read nowChipotle free from McDonald's rule
October 12, 2006
McDonald's has fully divested its shares in 500-unit Chipotle Mexican Grill, a company it bought in 1998 when it was 15 units strong. McDonald's grew to…
read nowPizza Hut U.S. posts flat comps in September
October 11, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands, parent company of Pizza Hut, said comparable-store sales at the chain's 1,800 domestic company-owned units were flat for the…
read now3Q sales down, profits up at Domino's Pizza
October 11, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domestic same-store sales at Domino's Pizza fell 3.1 percent for the third quarter ended Sept. 10, 2006. According to a regulatory filing…
read nowWendy's to sell Baja Fresh for $31M
October 11, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio— Wendy's International Inc. announced a definitive agreement to sell the Baja Fresh Mexican Grill restaurant chain to a West Coast restaurant…
read nowYum Brands U.S. comps down 1% for Q3
October 11, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands reported financial results for its third quarter ended Sept. 9, 2006. U.S. same-store sales fell 1 percent, Yum said, led by a…
read nowEl Pollo Loco withdraws IPO
October 11, 2006
El Pollo Loco Holding Inc. withdrew its $135 million initial public offering with underwriter Bank of America. "El Pollo Loco's decision not to execute an…
read nowMcDonald's global comps up 5.8% for Q3
October 11, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's credited strong breakfast sales and new Snack Wraps for its strong third-quarter sales. Global comparable same-store sales for…
read nowPizza Patrón rolls out Fiesta Wings
October 10, 2006
DALLAS — Pizza Patrón announced the addition of Fiesta Wings to its menu. According to a news release, the oven-roasted bone-in wings are available in three…
read nowMcDonald's shares reach highest price in six years
October 10, 2006
Wichita Eagle: Shares of McDonald's Corp. reached their highest price in more than six years on Monday after Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of the world's…
read nowWendy's noteholders drop lawsuit
October 10, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. said noteholders seeking to block the spin-off of Wendy's holdings in Tim Hortons dropped a lawsuit filed recently…
read nowCarl's Jr. opens first stores in Russia
October 9, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. announced that the first two Carl's Jr.s have opened in the Russian Federation. The franchise restaurants…
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