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New Zealand Television Broadcasters Council defends fast-food ads
July 26, 2006
News Wire: The New Zealand Television Broadcasters Council says a ban on advertising fast foods would do little to combat obesity. The council, which…
read nowCarl's Jr. relaunches Pastrami Burger
July 25, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — The Pastrami Burger hits the menu again at Carl's Jr. Introduced as the original meat-as-a-condiment hamburger in late 2004, the…
read nowCarl's Jr. and Hardee's report solid sixth period
July 25, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants reported solid same-store sales for period six, the four weeks ended July 17. Carl's Jr. same store sales increased…
read nowDel Taco launches bilingual marketing to kids
July 24, 2006
AdWeek: Del Taco is embracing its Spanish speaking customers with what is likely a first among major quick-service restaurant chains: a bilingual premium in…
read nowKFC offends Chinese with 'monk' promotion
July 24, 2006
United Press International: Kentucky Fried Chicken is facing a backlash in China after the company used a long-dead Chinese vegetarian hero to promote a…
read nowMcDonald's comps grow in June, Q2
July 24, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. said system-wide sales rose 8.1 percent in June, or 6.9 percent on a constant-dollar basis. According to a regulatory…
read nowStrange News: Chicken mascot complains about treatment while in costume
July 23, 2006
All Headline News: A fast-food worker in Arkansas is crying "fowl" over some disrespectful treatment received while in his chicken suit. The man dresses up as…
read nowCKE sets $50MM stock repurchase limit
July 23, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. said it is expanding its program for repurchasing shares of the company's outstanding stock. The company's board…
read nowWhite Castle creates Hidden Valley Ranch and Tabasco Flavored Chicken Rings
July 20, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle has joined with Hidden Valley Ranch and Tabasco to add two new flavors to their original Chicken Rings, available from July 2…
read nowBlog jabs fast-food commercials
July 20, 2006
MSNBC: A Web log debates the best and worst fast-food ads of all time. The blog is filled with comments like: "Worst commercials ever? The Burger King…
read nowDairy Queen Franchisee selects Intura Vision POS
July 20, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions LP, a supplier of point-of-sale (POS) and management software for quick-service and delivery restaurant concepts…
read nowNRA Show to remain in Chicago
July 20, 2006
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association (NRA) announced that the annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will remain at…
read nowYum reports modest 2Q
July 19, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands reported a good second quarter for the period ended June 17, 2006. Worldwide system same-store sales increased 2 percent. In…
read nowSubway franchisee association files suit against DAI
July 18, 2006
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The North American Association of SUBWAY Franchisees Inc. (NAASF), acting on behalf of more than 14,500 SUBWAY restaurants in North…
read nowLayoffs begin at Wendy's corporate
July 18, 2006
Columbus Post-Dispatch: Employees at Wendy's International Inc.'s corporate offices began receiving pink slips on July 18 as the company followed through on…
read nowCarl's Jr. and Hardee's create new interactive marketing campaign
July 18, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Hardee's and Carl's Jr. have created an online portal to attract burger eaters. Titled "Burger Slayer," the campaign, live online and…
read nowQuiznos introduces Smokehouse Beef Brisket Sub
July 18, 2006
DENVER — Quiznos introduced its Smokehouse Beef Brisket Sub nationwide July 19. According to a news release, the new toasted sub is a double portion of…
read nowNRA joins Healthy Dining to promote healthful menu choices
July 17, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association and the California-based Healthy Dining Program are launching a groundbreaking Web site designed to help…
read nowPapa John's Pizza hires U.K. managing director
July 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International has hired Ian Saunders as its managing director of its United Kingdom operations.
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