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McDonald's and other quick-service brands use Internet to build customer loyalty
August 9, 2006
Louisville, Ky. — McDonald's recently announced the winners of its "Global Casting Call." The company received 13,000 entrants to have their faces plastered…
read nowBurgerville sponsors The Bite of Oregon
August 9, 2006
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Holland Inc.'s Burgerville chain of restaurants is sponsoring the Fast Bite of Oregon, an event hosting Oregon's premier restaurants to…
read nowCiCi's Pizza kicks off school year with Teacher Tool Kits
August 8, 2006
COPPELL, Texas — To start the school year on a fun note, CiCi's Pizza operators are giving away Teacher Tool Kits.
read nowMarco's Pizza launches franchisee-focused virtual store tour on Web
August 8, 2006
TOLEDO, Ohio — Marco's Franchising has rolled out a new Web page designed to court prospective franchisees.
read nowHot Dog on a Stick partners with Alex's Lemonade Stand
August 8, 2006
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Hot Dog on a Stick said it will donate 10 percent of its lemonade sales on National Lemonade Day, Sunday, Aug. 20, to Alex's Lemonade Stand…
read nowMcDonald's July comps up 3.8%
August 8, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's credited breakfast and strategic focus on premium products for solid July same-store sales. Globally, McDonald's comparable…
read nowQdoba helps Jack in the Box post firm Q3
August 7, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. reported positive results for its fiscal third quarter ended July 9, 2006. According to a news release, same-store sales at…
read nowTaco Bell intros Nacho Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito
August 7, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is rolling out a new item named the Nacho Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito. According to a news release, the burrito combines a choice…
read nowNathan's Famous turns in solid Q1
August 7, 2006
WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. posted strong increases in net income and revenue for the quarter ended June 25, 2006, the first of its 2007 fiscal…
read nowMcDonald's launches social responsibility blog
August 6, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Hoping to educate customers on its social responsibility efforts, McDonald's launched a blog called Open for Discussion. The blog discusses…
read nowIn-N-Out Burger matriarch dies at 86
August 6, 2006
Contra Costa Times: Esther L. Snyder, who with husband, Harry, founded the iconic In-N-Out Burger chain, died Aug. 4 at age 86. The Snyders opened the first…
read nowWendy's absolved in E. coli lawsuit
August 6, 2006
The Boston Globe: A jury deliberated for 30 minutes on Aug. 3 before ruling in favor of Wendy's Hamburgers in a lawsuit filed by a woman claiming she was…
read nowPrivate Label Radio launches SUBWAY RADIO
August 6, 2006
PASADENA, Calif. — Private Label Radio (PLR), a division of DMI Music & Media Solutions, launched SUBWAY RADIO, an exclusive in-store radio network…
read nowNoble Roman's Pizza signs agreements in Ohio
August 3, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS — Noble Roman's Inc. announced the signing of a 20-unit development agreement for its dual-branded concept, Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's…
read nowMcDonald's partners with HUMMER for kids meals
August 3, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has partnered with HUMMER and doll makers to give Happy Meal customers some unique prizes. Beginning Aug. 4, McDonald's young…
read nowPilgrim's Pride introduces new chicken pieces for pizzas and other menu items
August 2, 2006
ATLANTA — Pilgrim's Pride Foodservice introduced new Pierce Chicken Master Pieces, the foodservice industry's first line of fully cooked and seasoned, diced…
read nowJack in the Box revamps dessert menu
August 2, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has upgraded its dessert and shake menu. The company introduced the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake and added the choice of…
read nowKrystal Co. looking for buyer
August 2, 2006
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co., the oldest fast-food chain in the South and the second oldest in the U.S., is trying to find a buyer for the restaurant…
read nowBurger King manager sentenced for stealing $180,000 from store
August 2, 2006
Cincinnati Post: A former Burger King manager was found guilty of defrauding the Internal Revenue Service. Between 1996 and 2000, the manager skimmed $180,00…
read nowBaskin Robbins clerk busts counterfeit outfit
August 2, 2006
Mercury News: Police busted an alleged counterfeiting ring Aug. 2, after an alert Baskin Robbins clerk reported suspicious cash. A clerk became suspicious and…
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