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Health writer debunks Super Size Me with his own fast-food diet
February 28, 2010
Inspired by what he saw as false science in the documentary Super Size Me, health writer and comedian Tom Naughton undertook his own fast-food diet with…
read nowMcDonald's testing oatmeal for breakfast
February 28, 2010
Fast casual chains Starbucks and Jamba Juice have kicked off a breakfast war with their popular oatmeal offerings. Now, McDonald's may be joining the fray. In…
read nowGreen Restaurant Assoc. sets national precedent, incentives
February 28, 2010
The Green Restaurant Association, a Boston-based nonprofit group, broke news today at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York…
read nowDunkin' Donuts brings back Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
February 28, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts has reintroduced the Waffle Breakfast Sandwich in response to strong customer feedback. The Waffle Breakfast Sandwich is a sweet and savory…
read nowLaw firms announce investigation of CKE acquisition
February 28, 2010
Several law firms have announced investigations into the recent announcement of the proposed sale of CKE Restaurants Inc. to private equity firm Thomas H. Lee…
read nowWhite Castle exec goes 'Undercover' in reality show
February 28, 2010
White Castle got its turn on the new reality series Undercover Boss on Sunday. Dave Rife, one of the owners of the Ingram-family-owned company, spent a week…
read nowHealth writer debunks Super Size Me with his own fast-food diet
February 28, 2010
Inspired by what he saw as false science in the documentary Super Size Me, health writer and comedian Tom Naughton undertook his own fast-food diet with…
read nowMcDonald's testing oatmeal for breakfast
February 28, 2010
Fast casual chains Starbucks and Jamba Juice have kicked off a breakfast war with their popular oatmeal offerings. Now, McDonald's may be joining the fray. In…
read nowGreen Restaurant Assoc. sets national precedent, incentives
February 28, 2010
The Green Restaurant Association, a Boston-based nonprofit group, broke news today at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York…
read nowNew York Restaurant & Foodservice Show opens with strong turnout
February 27, 2010
Sunday was opening day for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, one of the largest trade shows in the industry. Despite enduring…
read nowNew York Restaurant & Foodservice Show opens with strong turnout
February 27, 2010
Sunday was opening day for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, one of the largest trade shows in the industry. Despite enduring…
read nowTHL Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants
February 25, 2010
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a new owner. Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private-equity firm that was part of a buyout group in a takeover of Dunkin' Brands in…
read nowQSR ad spend up 1.3% for 2009
February 25, 2010
While U.S. ad spend declined 9 percent overall in 2009, quick-service restaurants increased their ad spending by 1.3 percent, according to preliminary figures…
read nowExpectations are up despite lower comps in January
February 25, 2010
Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…
read nowCheckers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations
February 25, 2010
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …
read nowTim Hortons launches new stock buyback program
February 25, 2010
Tim Hortons Inc. has announced board approval of a new 12-month $200 million (Canadian) share repurchase program to begin in March, subject to receipt of final…
read nowIDS Menus debuts energy-efficient drive-thru menu board
February 25, 2010
IDS Menus, a supplier of indoor, outdoor and digital menu boards, has announced the launch of its new Green Series Drive-Thru Menu Board System. The…
read nowTHL Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants
February 25, 2010
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a new owner. Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private-equity firm that was part of a buyout group in a takeover of Dunkin' Brands in…
read nowQSR ad spend up 1.3% for 2009
February 25, 2010
While U.S. ad spend declined 9 percent overall in 2009, quick-service restaurants increased their ad spending by 1.3 percent, according to preliminary figures…
read nowExpectations are up despite lower comps in January
February 25, 2010
Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…
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