April 12, 2006
Reuters: Think there's already a Starbucks on every corner? Just wait. The fast-growing chain plans to nearly triple in size and some see it growing even…
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IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell customers have the chance to be named El Presidente of Taco Bell, a title that comes with a million pesos (almost $94,000), a…
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Chockstone Inc., a provider of customer loyalty and payment processing solutions, announced that Taco Bueno nearly doubled its gift card…
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery said it will introduce Cold Stone To Go April 1. According to a news release, each to-go "Creation" is…
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MarketWatch: Fast-food critic Eric Schlosser is setting off alarms at McDonald's Corp. again. The author of two books slamming the industry— and singling…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Company appointed James W. Bear as the company's vice president and chief financial officer. The company's chief executive…
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OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Gavin Tempero, an assistant manager from a Minneapolis McDonald's restaurant, will be featured on an upcoming episode of…
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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Villa Enterprises announced the rollout of its three new Signature Salads for its Everything Yogurt & Salad Café and Green Leaf's…
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TULSA, Okla. — McDonald's Tulsa-area restaurants are attracting customers through cell phone promotions. According to a news release, the effort is the first…
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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…
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CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts unveiled a new, multi-million dollar advertising campaign that revolutionizes the brand's position by focusing on how Dunkin…
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Associated Press: Black-oriented TV carries far more commercials for fast food and snacks than do channels with more general programming, researchers report…
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MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced that John Chidsey, 43, the company's president and chief financial officer, has been named chief executive officer…
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MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced its eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales in the United States. According to a news release, for…
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter and fiscal 2005 profit surged thanks to a reduction in deferred tax. The…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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ATLANTA — Arby's teamed up with the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA) to create a list of Greatest Athletes. NSSA members were asked…
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