Krispy Kreme names new chief marketing officer

September 15, 2010

Dwayne Chambers has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. He will assume the role on Sept. 27, leading…

Sarku Japan plants franchise seeds

September 15, 2010

As part of its aggressive domestic and international growth plan, Sarku Japan will host seminars through the fall in a handful of metro markets for those…

New ad attacks McDonald's ... Is it fair?

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September 14, 2010

A new ad debuting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday points the finger at McDonald’s Corp. for an increase in heart disease.

Sonic reports sales, unit openings drop

September 14, 2010

Sonic Corp. announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended Aug. 31.

Class-action complaint filed against Taco Bell

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September 14, 2010

A Consolidated Class-Action Complaint was recently filed with more than 18,000 plaintiffs involved claiming that California area Taco Bells, and its parent…

Rex's Chicken signs agreement for three new units

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September 14, 2010

Rex’s Chicken continues its expansion with plans to open three new stores in Raleigh, N.C.

NRA supports repeal of 1099 reporting requirements

September 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement from Scott DeFife, executive vice-president for Policy and Government Affairs, regarding the…

Cold War over: DQ loses frozen yogurt ruling

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September 14, 2010

In a Sept. 3 decision, U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner denied the request for an injunction by International Dairy Queen Inc, to prohibit the company…

FDA to restrict antibiotic use at meat farms

September 14, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to weigh in on the national debate over the healthfulness of growth and other antibiotics that are given to…

Restaurant conference to address 'thawing' credit freeze

September 14, 2010

More than 1,500 restaurant owners, operators and financial service executives are expected to attend an upcoming event that seeks to unearth capital for…

Bojangles starts E-Club

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September 13, 2010

Bojangles’ World Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits customers can now receive news and special offers through its new E-Club. Just for joining, Bojangles will award…

McDonald's, WFAN celebrate third annual football contest

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September 13, 2010

McDonald's Tri-State Area restaurants - including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - and WFAN have announced they are joining forces once again for…

Proposed drive-thru tax causes fumes

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September 13, 2010

A new tax on food from drive-thru components was proposed on Monday by the West Virgina Division of Highways in an attempt to try to raise revenue for the…

U.S. Census Bureau releases its first franchise report

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September 13, 2010

The U.S. Census Bureau has issued its findings from the 2007 Economic Census Franchise Report. This is the first detailed report by the bureau on this aspect…

NPD reports restaurant visits are down

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September 13, 2010

A slow recovering economy has continued to hit the restaurant industry hard. According to The NPD Group, U.S. restaurant visits have declined for the eighth…

A La Mode: Subway models recycled packaging

September 12, 2010

Going green is certainly in style, and the Subway restaurant chain proved it at the recent "Project Subway" fashion show in Chicago.

Arby's Canada is thinking GJP

September 12, 2010

A Toronto-based company has been named the Canadian agency of record for Arby's. GJP Advertising will assume all creative and media duties for the chain's…

Taco Bueno joins Great American Dine Out

September 12, 2010

For the third consecutive year, Taco Bueno will participate in the Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out event. The chain will sell coupon books for $2…

Taco Bell ready to rock its 60-second commercial

September 9, 2010

The MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12 will feature a specially developed, 60-second commercial promoting Taco Bell's "Super Delicious Ingredient Force."

Bojangles taps Erwin-Penland as AOR

September 9, 2010

Erwin-Peland, a public relations agency headquartered in Greenville, S.C., has been hired as Bojangles' Chicken 'n Biscuits' agency of record.