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Senator introduces Menu Labeling Bill
June 21, 2006
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., have introduced identical legislation in the Senate and House that would require chain…
read nowCSPI mulls lawsuit against Starbucks
June 20, 2006
Fox News: The Center for Science in the Public Interest said it is planning to campaign against Starbucks because of the increased risk of obesity, heart…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs introduces Firecracker Chicken Sub
June 20, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs will introduce its Firecracker Chicken Sub on June 26 and offer it until July 30. In a news release the company said…
read nowSonic posts solid 3Q
June 20, 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. announced record results for its third quarter ended May 31. System-wide same-store sales increased 4.3 percent, while net…
read nowArby's includes nutritional calculator on updated Web site
June 20, 2006
ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has re-launched its consumer Web site, Arbys.com, featuring vivid colors and images, enhanced nutritional information…
read nowNRA applauds Senate rejection of big minimum wage hike
June 20, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association praised the Senate for voting down an amendment to S. 2766, the Fiscal Year 2007 Defense Authorization…
read nowRegional Dairy Queen marketing account moves to Portland agency
June 19, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore. — International Dairy Queen of Minneapolis announced that effective June 1, MBT Marketing Communications Inc. of Portland, Ore., was retained…
read nowWestern Foodservice Expo set for Aug. 26-28
June 19, 2006
NORWALK, Conn. — The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is offering an early bird registration for the show, which will be held in Los Angeles Aug.
read nowDomino's Pizza and Burger King to co-sponsor Waltrip NASCAR racer
June 18, 2006
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Michael Waltrip Racing announced the formation of a unique partnership between Domino's Pizza and Burger King to be co-primary sponsors of…
read nowPollo Campero creates new logo, prepares for expansion
June 18, 2006
GUATEMALA CITY — Pollo Campero announced the introduction of a new logo in the United States. "We hired Advance Design Center headquartered in Dallas to…
read nowCheckers / Rally's wins American Business award for best executive
June 18, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has won a Stevie Award for Best Executive 2006 from the American Business Awards (ABA), a national…
read nowGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig
June 15, 2006
WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…
read nowCheckers Drive-In shareholders approve merger; company to go private
June 15, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. said its shareholders voted in favor of merging with Taxi Holdings Corp., an affiliate of Wellspring Capital…
read nowMcDonald's earns Equal Opportunity award
June 14, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation received the distinguished "Freedom to Compete" Award by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in…
read nowWendy's appoints executive vice president of restaurant services
June 13, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. appointed Ed Choe as the executive vice president of restaurant services, effective immediately. The company said…
read nowMexican franchises show strong popularity growth
June 13, 2006
Franchising.com: Despite recent national debates about the Mexican-U.S. border situation, Mexican food franchises continue to grow. Eating at QSRs like Taco…
read nowBurger King Corporation appoints new president of North America
June 13, 2006
MIAMI — Chuck Fallon has joined Burger King as president of North America, the company said June 14. John W. Chidsey, Burger King Corporation's chief…
read nowArby's tests fast-casual concept
June 13, 2006
Arby's is testing a fast-casual concept called Arby's Market Fresh. Two stores are open — Chicago and Roswell, Ga. — and another will open near Atlanta in…
read nowYum! Brands ranked in top 40 for diversity
June 12, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has been named one of BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine's "40 Best Companies for Diversity" for its comprehensive results across…
read nowTaco Bell adds diamond ring to Chalupa offering
June 12, 2006
LAS VEGAS — Taco Bell is pairing its Ultimate Chalupa with a 2-carat diamond engagement ring valued at $14,000. The company is promoting the pairing as the…
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