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Life at Wendy's after Dave hasn't been easy
May 24, 2006
USA Today: Wendy's is on the cusp of digging out of fast-food hell. Or falling in deeper. The No. 3 fast-food chain has been battered over the past 18 months…
read nowAFC (Popeyes) same-store sales increase 6.1% for Q1
May 23, 2006
ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its first quarter ended April 16. …
read nowMcDonald's tightens hiring policies to weed out sex offenders
May 23, 2006
Associated Press: McDonald's has reworked its hiring practices after a Nashville television station reviewed sex offender registries in five states and found…
read nowKFC offers recording deal to American Idol runner-up
May 22, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As one of television's hottest reality shows prepares to declare this year's musical super star, KFC announced that it will offer the…
read nowSubway rolls out 'Fit' Meals
May 22, 2006
MILFORD, Conn. — Subway is introducing new "fit" menu items and "California Fit Fresh Value Meals" on May 22 in 1,700 franchisees across the state of…
read nowNational Restaurant Association board elects new officers, directors
May 22, 2006
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Board of Directors elected Edward R. Tinsley III, FMP, chairman of the board. Tinsley is the president and…
read nowDell launches new POS
May 22, 2006
CHICAGO — Dell announced a point-of-sale (POS) system using Restaurant Pro Express software that allows restaurants to simplify ordertaking and easily track…
read nowVeriFone introduces drive-thru payment system
May 22, 2006
CHICAGO — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced a rugged and secure drive-thru consumer-operated payment solution, the QX720, that supports credit, debit and…
read nowSharp Electronic launches new cash register
May 21, 2006
MAHWAH, N.J. — Sharp is unveiling a new electronic cash register with enhanced capabilities, a news release said. The ER-A242 is a solution for businesses…
read nowEdward Don and RP partner to enhance services
May 21, 2006
NORTH RIVERSIDE, Ill. — Edward Don & Company and RP & Associates announced at the National Restaurant Association Show that they have entered a new…
read nowMICROS and VeriFone form alliance
May 18, 2006
CHICAGO -- MICROS Systems Inc. and VeriFone Holdings announced a strategic alliance to arm the North American restaurant industry with an integrated…
read nowIndustry prepares for fast-food nation
May 17, 2006
Wall Street Journal: As "Fast Food Nation" a fictionalized movie based on Eric Schlosser's book, is set to have its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival…
read nowBurger King IPO debuts
May 17, 2006
NEW YORK — Shares of Burger King Holdings Inc., the world's second-largest hamburger chain, rose 7 percent in their market debut, a sign of strength for IPOs…
read nowGood Times develops 10 more restaurants
May 17, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced plans for the development of 10 additional restaurants during 2006 in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota…
read nowGood Times develops 10 more restaurants
May 17, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced plans for the development of 10 additional restaurants during 2006 in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota…
read nowLong John Silver's reduces dipping-related incidents
May 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Long John Silver's has introduced new Parmesan Crusted Fish Bites, tender bites of Alaskan white fish, surrounded by a crispy breading with…
read nowYum! Brands creates quality assurance position
May 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Liewen, 50, to vice president, quality assurance, a newly created position reporting…
read nowMilwaukee residents debate upscaled McDonald's
May 16, 2006
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Brookfield, Wis., residents are debating whether to allow the construction of an upscaled McDonald's. The common council…
read nowSmoothies interest potential franchisors
May 16, 2006
Franchising.com: Smoothie and juice franchises are healthy and hot. "Juice and smoothies, including juice and smoothie bars, frozen dessert stores, and the…
read nowDo high gas prices help QSRs?
May 16, 2006
Sign On San Diego: Analysts said that $3-a-gallon fuel might be feeding profit margins for QSRs. "If anything, high gas prices are helping fast-food chains…
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