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Hardee's launches sequel to popular 'Cow Shake' ad
July 17, 2006
ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has created a television spot sequel that capitalizes on last year's successful milk shake ad campaign. "Cow Shake Off" supports the…
read nowLegislator to honor White Castle's 85th birthday
July 17, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Rep. Larry Flowers will make an appearance at the White Castle home office July 20 to deliver a commendation from the Ohio House of…
read nowMcDonald's comps solid for 2Q
July 17, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's chief executive officer Jim Skinner credited the chain's worldwide marketing efforts for strong second-quarter sales. The…
read nowFast Casual magazine evaluates burgers and restaurant design
July 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The forthcoming August-September issue of Fast Casual magazine will focus on the rise of the hamburger – commonly thought of as a…
read nowParadise Tomato Kitchens launches new line of hot sauce
July 16, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Paradise Tomato Kitchens launched the new Ragin Red hot sauce line of products for restaurants in need of custom manufacturing. According…
read nowTaco Bell tops franchisee list
July 16, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — According to the Monitor 200 rankings, released by the Restaurant Finance Monitor, Taco Bell, Burger King and Applebee's were the most popular…
read nowMcDonald's regroups Bulgaria's developmental licensee structure
July 16, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation announced that McDonald's Bulgaria has transferred to a Developmental Licensee (DL) structure. The DL structure is a…
read nowDunkin' Donuts to triple stores
July 16, 2006
Dallas Morning News: Dunkin' Brands Inc., the Massachusetts-based franchiser that owns the Dunkin' Donuts, Togo's and Baskin-Robbins brands, plans to more…
read nowStrange News: NASA experiment leads to test-tube hamburger
July 13, 2006
A scientist has developed a process to grow microscopic cow cells that can be cooked in a bioreactor to grow a full-size hamburger. Vladimir Mironov, a…
read nowA&W kicks off summer-long promotion of free ice cream
July 13, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On July 16, National Ice Cream Day, A&W Restaurants will kick off its summer-long "Float Your Papa Combo for Free." According to a…
read nowWoman sues Wendy's for hot chili
July 13, 2006
A Chicago-area woman has filed suit against Wendy's, claiming she was burned by the restaurant's hot chili. The woman claims Wendy's did not properly…
read nowFranchisees sue Dairy Queen
July 13, 2006
Minneapolis Biz Journal: Dairy Queen franchisees are suing International Dairy Queen. The plaintiffs claim the parent company is trying to force its owner …
read nowOriginal SoupMan to expand overseas
July 12, 2006
Associated Press: Original SoupMan plans to expand in London, Europe and Japan. Original SoupMan currently has 20 franchises in North America and hopes to…
read nowMcDonald's pulls Spicy Chicken after bland sales
July 12, 2006
Bland sales have led McDonald's to pull its highly marketed Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Seizing the moment, Wendy's bragged about the success of its spicy…
read nowWendy's 'jacks' up spicy chicken choices
July 12, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is currently offering customers a chance to spice up their Spicy Chicken sandwich. As part of a limited-time promotion at most Wendy's…
read nowChick-fil-A 'mootivates' customers to dress like cows
July 12, 2006
ATLANTA — As part of Chick-fil-A's annual Cow Appreciation Day celebration, the Atlanta-based restaurant chain is offering a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch…
read nowKrispy Kreme awards development rights in Philippines
July 12, 2006
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. announced it awarded development rights for the Philippines to The Real American Doughnut Company Inc.…
read nowNew president takes helm at Captain D's Seafood
July 11, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sagittarius Brands Inc. announced that David Head will join the company as president of its Captain D's Seafood subsidiary replacing Ron…
read nowEl Pollo Loco rolls out Tequila Lime Chicken LTO
July 11, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco kicks off summer with a new limited-time offer, the Tequila Lime Chicken. The company said the dish is made with fresh…
read nowCheckers/Rally's sends 40,000 care packages to U.S. troops
July 11, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has helped to send more than 40,000 care packages to U.S. troops deployed overseas through Operation…
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