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GE Capital finances 21-unit Jack in the Box refranchising
June 2, 2010
GE Capital, Franchise Finance is providing $23.5 million in financing to multi-brand franchisee MarLu, a multi-concept franchisee group and management company…
read nowSame-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD
June 2, 2010
All segments of the industry experienced traffic losses in the first quarter of 2010, according to NPD's CREST, which continually tracks consumer usage of…
read nowKFC kicks off 'So Good' campaign with giveaway contest
June 1, 2010
KFC is launching its new global tagline, "So Good," in conjunction with a giveaway promotion for its new $5 Big Crunch Box, which features the brand's new…
read nowCheckers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast
June 1, 2010
Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…
read nowHarris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes
June 1, 2010
Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of…
read nowMarble Slab, Rita's launch cause marketing campaigns
June 1, 2010
Marble Slab Creamery and Rita's Italian Ice have each kicked off cause marketing efforts. Marble Slab has partnered with internationally acclaimed home and…
read nowWienerschnitzel new burgers feature improved beef patty, double the chili
June 1, 2010
Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel is improving its burgers this summer with a new type of patty and double the amount of toppings, including its signature chili.
read nowSubway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement
June 1, 2010
*Update 6/7/10 Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…
read nowMcDonald's to add Angus Snack Wrap option
June 1, 2010
McDonald's will leverage its premium Angus burger patty as a Snack Wrap option this summer, according to a Dow Jones report on Nasdaq.com. From the story:…
read nowKFC kicks off 'So Good' campaign with giveaway contest
June 1, 2010
KFC is launching its new global tagline, "So Good," in conjunction with a giveaway promotion for its new $5 Big Crunch Box, which features the brand's new…
read nowCheckers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast
June 1, 2010
Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…
read nowHarris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes
June 1, 2010
Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of…
read nowMarble Slab, Rita's launch cause marketing campaigns
June 1, 2010
Marble Slab Creamery and Rita's Italian Ice have each kicked off cause marketing efforts. Marble Slab has partnered with internationally acclaimed home and…
read nowWienerschnitzel new burgers feature improved beef patty, double the chili
June 1, 2010
Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel is improving its burgers this summer with a new type of patty and double the amount of toppings, including its signature chili.
read nowSubway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement
June 1, 2010
*Update 6/7/10 Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…
read nowMcDonald's to add Angus Snack Wrap option
June 1, 2010
McDonald's will leverage its premium Angus burger patty as a Snack Wrap option this summer, according to a Dow Jones report on Nasdaq.com. From the story:…
read nowCarl's Jr. enters Vietnam
May 31, 2010
Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…
read nowFla. tomato supply back on track
May 31, 2010
After a winter freeze depleted the supply of Florida tomatoes, tomatoes are back in volume. The Florida Tomato Committee, a tomato marketing organization…
read nowMenuCalc upgrades nutrition analysis solution
May 31, 2010
Web-based nutrition analysis pioneer FoodCALC has announced an upgrade to their MenuCalc application in conjunction with the release of a new low-cost pricing…
read nowBurger King, Jack in the Box to participate in investment conferences
May 31, 2010
Burger King Holdings Inc. and Jack in the Box Inc. have each announced participation in upcoming investment conferences. Burger King Holdings Inc. will…
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