Dunkin' Donuts returns to St. Louis market after 10-year absence

March 9, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating on Thursday the chain's return to the St. Louis market as well as its 60 years of serving coffee, donuts and baked goods with a…

CSPI finds many QSRs lacking in child-directed marketing policies

March 9, 2010

The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest has released a report card rating 128 company policies with regard to food marketing aimed at children…

Consumer survey: Brand loyalty high despite declining visits

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March 9, 2010

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced that its Consumer Insights survey shows that restaurant brand…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

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March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…

Tim Hortons outlines 2010 strategic plan objectives

March 8, 2010

Tim Hortons has outlined its 2010 strategic objectives and expectations in conjunction with the filing of its 2009 Annual Report on March 4. The announcement…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Jack in the Box moves to new fries

March 8, 2010

Jack in the Box is replacing its natural-cut fries with a crispier version, the company has announced. The new french fries will roll out across the system…

Bankrupt Dunkin' franchise up for bid, CFO charged with grand larceny

March 8, 2010

The former chief financial officer for bankrupt Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Kainos Partners Holding Company LLC has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Salad Toss Up: ShopSmart ranks healthiest restaurant salads

March 8, 2010

A new salad test from ShopSmart, publisher of Consumer Reports and featured in the April 2010 issue, investigates the nutritional value and taste-factor of 2…

Tim Hortons outlines 2010 strategic plan objectives

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March 8, 2010

Tim Hortons has outlined its 2010 strategic objectives and expectations in conjunction with the filing of its 2009 Annual Report on March 4. The announcement…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Jack in the Box moves to new fries

March 8, 2010

Jack in the Box is replacing its natural-cut fries with a crispier version, the company has announced. The new french fries will roll out across the system…

Bankrupt Dunkin' franchise up for bid, CFO charged with grand larceny

March 8, 2010

The former chief financial officer for bankrupt Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Kainos Partners Holding Company LLC has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

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March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Salad Toss Up: ShopSmart ranks healthiest restaurant salads

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March 8, 2010

A new salad test from ShopSmart, publisher of Consumer Reports and featured in the April 2010 issue, investigates the nutritional value and taste-factor of 2…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

Marble Slab, Great American Cookies announce Middle East expansion

March 7, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced that the company has signed a new multiunit development agreement to expand two of its quick-service brands in the Middle…

Wendy's franchisee receives FSTEC Innovation Award

March 7, 2010

Wendy's franchisee Wendy's FourCrown Inc. recently received an Technology Innovation Award for its complete Digital Restaurant at the FSTEC conference, held…

Subway plans for growth in China

March 7, 2010