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Krystal appoints new CFO
April 10, 2006
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Company appointed James W. Bear as the company's vice president and chief financial officer. The company's chief executive…
read nowMcDonald's manager to appear on mtvU
April 10, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Gavin Tempero, an assistant manager from a Minneapolis McDonald's restaurant, will be featured on an upcoming episode of…
read nowEverything Yogurt & Salad rolls out new salads
April 10, 2006
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Villa Enterprises announced the rollout of its three new Signature Salads for its Everything Yogurt & Salad Café and Green Leaf's…
read nowMcDonald's runs promotions through cell phones
April 9, 2006
TULSA, Okla. — McDonald's Tulsa-area restaurants are attracting customers through cell phone promotions. According to a news release, the effort is the first…
read nowFormer Arby's exec purchases Arby's restaurants
April 9, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. said that Mike Welch, a former executive with the company, has purchased nine Arby's restaurants in Broward…
read nowDunkin' Donuts launches new advertising campaign
April 9, 2006
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts unveiled a new, multi-million dollar advertising campaign that revolutionizes the brand's position by focusing on how Dunkin…
read nowStudy shows fast-food ads target African Americans
April 6, 2006
Associated Press: Black-oriented TV carries far more commercials for fast food and snacks than do channels with more general programming, researchers report…
read nowBurger King promotes CFO to CEO
April 6, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced that John Chidsey, 43, the company's president and chief financial officer, has been named chief executive officer…
read nowBurger King announces eighth consecutive quarter of positive comps
April 6, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced its eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales in the United States. According to a news release, for…
read nowProfits soar for CKE Restaurants thanks to tax benefit
April 6, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter and fiscal 2005 profit surged thanks to a reduction in deferred tax. The…
read nowDunkin' Donuts Coffee now available at Boston Red Sox games
April 6, 2006
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts and the Boston Red Sox announced they will offer Dunkin' Donuts' hot and iced coffees within the ballpark for the first time…
read nowWendy's same-store sales dip 4.8%, Tim Hortons posts strong Q1
April 5, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced that same-store sales dipped 4.8 percent at its U.S. corporate stores and 5.2 percent at franchised stores…
read nowCaptain D's to expand to Puerto Rico
April 5, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's will expand into its second international market with the addition of Puerto Rico as a new development territory. According to…
read nowCKE Restaurants same-store sales rise 5.8%
April 4, 2006
NEW YORK — CKE Restaurants reported a 5.8 percent increase blended same-store sales for the four weeks ended March 27 at its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's units. …
read nowArby's runs All-Natural Chicken 'sports' promotion
April 4, 2006
ATLANTA — Arby's teamed up with the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA) to create a list of Greatest Athletes. NSSA members were asked…
read nowBack Yard Burgers names new board members
April 4, 2006
MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Back Yard Burgers Inc. announced the appointment of Dane C. Andreeff and Gina A. Balducci as members of the Board of Directors, effective…
read nowBurger King offers new French Toast Sandwich and Cheesy Tots
April 4, 2006
MIAMI —Burger King Corporation added two breakfast items, the French Toast Sandwich and CHEESY TOTS, to the menu on April 5. According to a news release…
read nowBrazil Fast Food Reports Q4, 2005 results
April 4, 2006
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil Fast Food, a 451-outlet fast-food chain and the second largest fast-food chain operator in Brazil, announced financial results…
read nowTaco Bell partners with Fox Sports for BCS
April 4, 2006
NEW YORK — Taco Bell and FOX Sports have reached a four-year sponsorship agreement making Taco Bell the "Official Quick Service Restaurant" of collegiate…
read nowBusiness Week questions Burger King IPO
April 3, 2006
Business Week: Burger King's upcoming IPO looks lucrative ... for the private-equity firms doing the deal. While those firms make even more cash, the chain's…
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