Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

Teamsters picket Dunkin' Brands corporate HQ

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May 11, 2010

Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 has moved forward with its threat to protest Dunkin' Donuts. About 200 union members picketed Tuesday outside the company's…

Childhood Obesity Task Force unveils action plan

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May 11, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama joined members of the Childhood Obesity Task Force to unveil its action plan: Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a…

Yogurt, potato chips, fresh fruit top growing snack foods for kids

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 11, 2010

Children between the ages of 2 and 17 ate more yogurt as a snack-oriented food in 2009 than they did in 2008, but fresh fruit remained the top snack food…

Could the Gulf oil spill impact QSRs?

May 11, 2010

With most quick-service brands sourcing their seafood outside of the Gulf of Mexico, executives may not be concerned about the impact of the late April oil…

Subway to co-sponsor collegiate Rugby Sevens tournament

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May 11, 2010

Subway Restaurants and Bud Light have joined the pitch as sponsors of the first-ever USA 7's Rugby Collegiate Championship Invitational, which will be…

Mrs. Fields moves forward with aggressive expansion

May 11, 2010

A week after new CEO Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Timothy Casey said he was ready to lead the company's Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY in their growth plans, the…

Pretzel brands beef up pretzel dog lineup

May 11, 2010

The two leading pretzel chains have introduced new pretzel dog lineups. Pretzel leader Auntie Anne's has added two new flavor toppings to its Pretzel Dog…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

Arby's names Moddelmog new president

May 11, 2010

Hala Moddelmog, 54, who started her career with Arby's marketing, has been named president of the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has…

New USDA performance standards for poultry to reduce foodborne illness

May 10, 2010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new performance standards to reduce salmonella and campylobacter in young chickens (broilers) and turkeys…

First Wendy's/Arby's international co-branded store kicks off global growth strategy

May 10, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc. has accomplished a significant first step in implementing its new international growth plan with the opening of…

McDonald's CMO Dillon leaves to lead U.S. Cellular

May 10, 2010

McDonald's Corp. is shopping for a new global chief marketing officer as U.S. Cellular Corp. announces Mary N. Dillon is its new president and CEO. Dillon was…

Burger King to lose presence in Israel

May 10, 2010

Israel apparently is a tough market for some U.S. quick-service chains. Burger King is the latest brand to shut down operations in the country, with its stores…

New USDA performance standards for poultry to reduce foodborne illness

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May 10, 2010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new performance standards to reduce salmonella and campylobacter in young chickens (broilers) and turkeys…

First Wendy's/Arby's international co-branded store kicks off global growth strategy

May 10, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc. has accomplished a significant first step in implementing its new international growth plan with the opening of…

McDonald's CMO Dillon leaves to lead U.S. Cellular

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May 10, 2010

McDonald's Corp. is shopping for a new global chief marketing officer as U.S. Cellular Corp. announces Mary N. Dillon is its new president and CEO. Dillon was…

Burger King to lose presence in Israel

May 10, 2010

Israel apparently is a tough market for some U.S. quick-service chains. Burger King is the latest brand to shut down operations in the country, with its stores…

Chick-fil-A kicks off summer dessert promo

May 9, 2010

Even as Chick-fil-A is preparing for its Spicy Chicken Sandwich launch by setting up a reservation system, the company also is promoting its dessert. Just in…