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Advocacy group sues KFC over grilled chicken
September 23, 2009
National health advocacy group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has filed suit against KFC for its failure under California law to warn…
read nowSpeedLine announces Delphis Software AROS integration
September 23, 2009
Restaurant point-of-sale developer SpeedLine has announced the integration of the AROS Advanced Restaurant Ordering System from Web ordering software provider…
read nowDel Taco adds two franchise business consultants
September 23, 2009
Del Taco has announced the company has strengthened its franchise support services with the addition of two new franchise business consultants. Chip Bialzak…
read nowSecureConnect upgrades PCI compliance solution
September 23, 2009
BHI Advanced Internet, provider of SecureConnect, has enhanced its easyPCI packages to include more comprehensive features for its Internet security and PCI…
read nowMrs. Fields, TCBY launch aggressive expansion plan
September 23, 2009
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, which includes Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, has announced aggressive expansion plans both…
read nowNexCen Brands narrows Q1 loss, reports 2008 results
September 22, 2009
NexCen Brands Inc. has reported selected unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, and the full year ended Dec. 31, 2008. The…
read nowStockholders approve Tim Hortons merger, reorganization
September 22, 2009
Tim Hortons Inc.'s shareholders have voted to allow a proposed merger transaction to reorganize the company as a Canadian public company. Tim Hortons expects…
read nowEast Coast Growers gives wage increase for tomato pickers
September 22, 2009
East Coast Growers and Packers, one of Florida's largest tomato growers, has confirmed that it has agreed to work with the non-profit group Coalition of…
read nowBurger King previews 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' promo
September 22, 2009
Burger King Corp. has announced that it will team up with Summit Entertainment for one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, "The Twilight Saga…
read nowYum! launches hunger relief effort
September 22, 2009
Yum! Brands, parent company of the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, A&W and Long John Silver's brands, is launching its annual World Hunger Relief campaign with…
read nowWhat does Klein's absence mean for Burger King advertising?
September 22, 2009
Last week, Burger King announced to its franchisees that chief marketing officer Russ Klein was taking a leave of absence. The news has raised speculation from…
read nowCarvel shows its appreciation with Lil' Rounder giveaway
September 21, 2009
Carvel Ice Cream is offering guests a free Oreo Lil' Rounder on Sept. 24 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. for Customer Appreciation Day at participating locations. …
read nowNPD: Lingering unemployment will delay restaurant industry recovery
September 21, 2009
Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the…
read nowSubway closing in on surpassing McDonald's in number of units
September 21, 2009
Subway's focus on non-traditional locations and international growth is propelling the company to pass McDonald's in total number of locations, although the…
read nowPollo Campero celebrates National Chicken Month with giveaway
September 21, 2009
In honor of National Chicken Month, Pollo Campero will give away one free fried chicken leg or thigh on Sept. 23 at any of the chain's more than 50 U.S.
read nowDel Taco puts shredded beef back on the menu
September 21, 2009
Del Taco has brought back shredded beef to its menu with three offerings: the Shredded Beef Combo Burrito, Taco Del Carbon and Shredded Beef Breakfast Burrito.
read nowDunkin' Donuts scores as official coffee of Dallas Cowboys
September 21, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has entered into a partnership with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, including becoming the official coffee for the team. Dunkin' Donuts…
read nowRestaurant Magic, Heartland Payment Systems partner
September 20, 2009
Payments processor Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with Restaurant Magic Software to provide regional and national chains with a variety of operational…
read nowCalifornia restaurants to give free kids' meals on Family Day
September 20, 2009
The California Restaurant Association and Maria Shriver, wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, have joined forces to encourage families to spend…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's raise $1M to fight breast cancer
September 20, 2009
CKE Restaurants Inc. has reached its goal of raising $1 million for breast cancer programs and awareness through its "Pink Star" fundraising campaign. During…
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