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Dunkin' Donuts president to leave at year-end
September 30, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has announced that president and chief brand officer William Kussell has decided to leave the company at the end of the year. With Kussell's…
read nowKFC raises World Hunger Relief awareness with temporary shutdowns
September 29, 2009
KFC is temporarily closing restaurants across the country as part of its efforts to raise awareness about — and funds for — its World Hunger Relief program. …
read nowArby's launches $5.01 combo meals
September 29, 2009
Arby's has launched a new round of combos aimed at drawing more consumers drawn to the $5 price point. Priced at $5.01 — with the tagline "Worth every penny" …
read nowBoardwalk Fresh Burgers sells 50-unit deal
September 29, 2009
Kert Gennings, former chief operating officer for Jersey Mikes and Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, along with investor Sharon Heaton, have purchased the master…
read nowRestaurant performance down again for August
September 29, 2009
Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline…
read nowMcDonald's launches Champion Kids contest for 2010 Olympic Winter Games
September 29, 2009
McDonald's USA is sponsoring a contest with a chance for young people from across the country to attend the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in February as…
read nowWebby Awards seeks restaurant industry entries
September 29, 2009
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is inviting restaurants to submit their entries for the 14th Annual Webby Awards. The awards honor the…
read nowJack in the Box looks back with Bonus Jack
September 29, 2009
Jack in the Box is bringing back a burger favorite from the time of miniskirts and transistor radios. Originally launched in 1970, the Bonus Jack rocked the…
read nowJack in the Box president, COO Schultz to retire
September 28, 2009
Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that longtime executive Paul L. Schultz will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 31, 2010. …
read nowTim Hortons Inc. finalizes merger, reorganization
September 28, 2009
Tim Hortons Inc. has completed the reorganization of its corporate structure to become a Canadian public company, the company has announced. Tim Hortons…
read nowSubway intros LTO Buffalo Chicken sub
September 28, 2009
Subway has launched a new Buffalo Chicken submarine sandwich, a spicy, low-fat offering that will be available from Sept. 25 to Nov. 16. The Buffalo Chicken…
read nowWendy's franchise becomes all-digital restaurant
September 28, 2009
A Wendy's franchise in Eden Prairie, Minn., has become Wand Corp.'s first quick-service all-digital restaurant. Wendy's FourCrown's digital restaurant is…
read nowGreat American Cookies to reward e-club fans with free cookie
September 28, 2009
Great American Cookies is celebrating October as National Cookie Month by offering a free regular Original Chocolate Chip cookie to fans of the classic…
read nowMarket tests prove BK $1 Double Cheeseburger has value
September 27, 2009
After months of trying to convince franchisees that a $1 Double Cheeseburger was a good move, the chain's market tests apparently proved convincing. Burger…
read nowWhataburger kicks off LTO Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich
September 27, 2009
Whataburger is hoping to score this football season with its new Buffalo Whatachick'n Sandwich, featuring a crispy breaded chicken filet topped with lettuce…
read nowSubway adds kosher store in N. Miami Beach
September 27, 2009
Subway continues its focus on non-traditional stores with the opening of a restaurant at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center in North Miami Beach.
read nowKrystal seeks Hall of Fame entries via Facebook, Twitter
September 27, 2009
Krystal Restaurants is adding a social media component to its annual Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame call out, according to the Krystalist blog on the company's…
read nowWendy's/Arby's CEO has had busy year
September 27, 2009
Since the merger of Wendy's and Arby's last year, Roland Smith, president and CEO of the Wendy's/Arby's Group, has kept busy leading the new company, according…
read nowNYC analyzing impact of menu labeling on coffee purchases
September 24, 2009
New York City's health department is conducting a study to determine if consumer ordering habits have changed now that restaurant chains are required to post…
read nowAramark launches on-campus burger brand
September 24, 2009
Aramark Higher Education has launched Burger Studio, a student-designed on-campus burger brand. Using electronic touchscreen ordering kiosks, students can…
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