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Restaurant 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…
read nowPa. Taco Bell franchisee settles sexual harassment suit
September 24, 2009
The owner of six Pennsylvania Taco Bell restaurants has agreed tol pay $35,000 and furnish equitable relief to settle a class sexual harassment lawsuit filed…
read nowWorld governments focus on potential harm in french fries
September 24, 2009
Food safety remains a high priority for the restaurant industry, with a focus on properly cooking ingredients. Yet the cooking process itself can sometimes…
read nowMcDonald's McCafé aims to overtake Starbucks in Europe
September 24, 2009
The McDonald's McCafé espresso-based coffee line has been a hit in the United States. In Europe, the McCafé concept is an actual coffeehouse. And if…
read nowSubway Development Corp. fundraiser benefits breast cancer research
September 23, 2009
The Subway Development Corp. of Washington (SDC) has surpassed the $1 million mark in its fundraising effort to benefit breast cancer research. This year's…
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