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Culver's, A&W focus on meals $4 or less
October 13, 2009
Subway introduced the $5 price point last year with its successful footlong campaign, and quick-service brands, from Blimpie Subs to KFC, were quick to follow…
read nowMaggieMoo's intros Halloween ice cream cupcakes
October 12, 2009
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery has introduced four new Halloween ice cream cupcakes. The new spooky but festive ice cream cupcakes include: Mummy Cupcake…
read nowTim Hortons opens first U.S. military base location
October 12, 2009
Tim Hortons Inc. has opened its first location at a U.S. military base, a 24-hour restaurant at the iconic U.S. army facility Ft. Knox in Kentucky. Tim…
read nowFood Safety Training Institute to receive federal funding
October 12, 2009
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation that includes $1 million for The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI…
read nowResearch & Markets adds Carl's Jr. benchmark analysis
October 12, 2009
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "Carl's Jr. Concept Benchmark Analysis" to their offerings. The…
read nowBurger King-sponsored Fox Sports sketch draws criticism
October 12, 2009
A Burger King-sponsored cartoon during this weekend's pre-game coverage on "Fox NFL Sunday" has drawn criticism for its tasteless jokes about celebrity Jessica…
read nowWendy's/Arby's to focus on international growth
October 11, 2009
Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced organizational changes in its international subsidiary as part of the company's strategic initiative to further develop…
read nowStudy examines economic impact of cage-free-produced eggs
October 11, 2009
Animal safety groups have been pushing the restaurant industry to choose egg suppliers that use cage-free-produced eggs. Last month, animal protection charity…
read nowArby's customers raise $2.1 million for charities
October 11, 2009
Arby's restaurants across the United States raised $2.1 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Arby's Foundation and other local youth-mentoring…
read nowDunkin' Brands announces more executive changes
October 11, 2009
Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, continues to undergo management changes under first-year CEO Nigel Travis. The company has…
read nowSubway $5 footlong continues to drive sales
October 11, 2009
Subway has done well despite the down economy thanks to its emphasis on value — with its $5 footlong — as well as health, Jeff Moody, CEO of the Subway…
read nowNexCen names Lane new chief accounting officer
October 8, 2009
NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian D. Lane as vice president, chief accounting officer. He will report to Mark Stanko, chief financial…
read nowStudy debunks comfort-food and stress theory
October 8, 2009
Nostalgia-inspired and comfort foods are among some of the hottest trends based on the commonly held belief that consumers turn to such foods in times of…
read nowDairy Queen opens 200th location in China, plans 500 more
October 8, 2009
Dairy Queen has reached a milestone in China, having opened its 200th location in the country. The store is located in Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi…
read nowTCBY opens store giveaway contest to video submissions
October 8, 2009
TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, has officially begun collecting entries for This Could Be Yours, The Great TCBY Store Giveaway, a contest created to spur…
read nowWendy's launches 'Real' ad campaign, new burger
October 8, 2009
Wendy's has launched its latest ad campaign with the tagline "You know when it's real," the first effort of its new creative agency Kaplan Thaler. The…
read nowArby's franchise switches to healthier cooking oil
October 8, 2009
While many restaurant chains, including Arby's, have made the switch to trans fat-free cooking oils, one local Richmond, Va.-based Arby's franchise is taking…
read nowTaco Bueno raises record amount in Great American Dine Out
October 8, 2009
Taco Bueno recently wrapped up its participation in the Great American Dine Out, an annual program that brings together thousands of restaurants and millions…
read nowStarbucks sues new Dunkin' exec
October 7, 2009
Starbucks Corp. is suing its former divisional senior vice president Paul Twohig for taking a job with Dunkin' Donuts, according to a story by Bloomberg News.
read nowBurger industry posts solid gains in 2009
October 7, 2009
Domestic sales for the limited-service hamburger industry grew by a healthy 4.1 percent in 2008 to $64 billion, outperforming the total limited-service…
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