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Jack in the Box finds buyers for C-stores
June 21, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for 55 of its 61 Quick Stuff convenience stores and gas…
read nowMass. KFC-Taco Bell awarded LEED Gold certification
June 21, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc.'s first building under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's kick off instant-win game for new Camaro
June 21, 2009
ST. LOUIS — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have partnered with Dr Pepper to give away six new 2010 Chevy Camaros in an instant-win game cup promotion, the companies…
read nowMcDonald's Angus burger U.S. rollout set for August
June 21, 2009
Chicago Tribune: McDonald's new one-third-pound Angus burger is scheduled to roll out in August, according to an internal company document obtained by the…
read nowN.Y. county considers levying fast-food tax
June 21, 2009
Newsday: Nassau County, N.Y., has proposed adding a 2 percent fast-food tax in its budget plans for next year to combat falling revenues during the economic…
read nowSoldier sues Subway over loss of franchise
June 21, 2009
The Dallas Morning News: A former U.S. Army Reservist is suing Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants while he was serving…
read nowCourt allows foodborne illness coverage in Taco Bell franchisee suit
June 18, 2009
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The Superior Court of New Jersey has ruled in favor Taco Bell franchisees who had filed suit when their foodborne illness coverage was…
read nowMcDonald's launches 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' promo
June 18, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has launched its "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" Happy Meals promotion, with the rollout to continue in stores around the world.
read nowKFC kicks off Chari-T T-shirt design contest
June 18, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has launched a T-shirt design contest aimed at benefiting KFC Colonel's Scholars, a charitable initiative providing students nationwide…
read nowDunkin' Brands continues with growth plans, CEO says
June 18, 2009
The Boston Globe: Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis, who left Papa John's Pizza in January, has outlined the company's growth plans as well as plans for…
read nowBurger King Corp. finalizes Apple Fries licensing deal
June 18, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has finalized its licensing arrangement with Crunch Pak, which will bring the brand's popular BK Kids Meal product, BK Fresh Apple…
read nowWendy's prices private offering
June 18, 2009
ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (which will be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC…
read nowMcDonald's Europe to test environmental improvements in farming
June 18, 2009
Reuters: McDonald's Europe has launched a farming program to tackle a wide range of environmental and animal welfare issues. Initiatives could include cows…
read nowAsk the Experts: What is the best set up for number of screen sets for digital menu boards?
June 18, 2009
Digital menu boards provide a number of benefits to QSR operators. Having the correct set up is key to optimizing that return. Ron Snaidauf, vice president…
read nowAsk the Experts: How can operators protect digital screens from wear and tear in a restaurant setting?
June 18, 2009
Digital menu boards and screens are an investment for quick-service operators, prompting some to worry about how well they will stand up in the QSR…
read nowAsk the Experts: What are some of the unique screen sizes and shapes that work well in a restaurant setting?
June 18, 2009
Digital signage can have multiple uses in a quick-service dining area. Finding the right size screen to fit your space is important. Here, perators, Ron…
read nowAsk the Experts: What are some applications for digital signage beyond menu boards?
June 18, 2009
Digital signage can boost business for quick-service operators, starting with menu boards. Ron Snaidauf, vice president, Commercial Products, LG Electronics…
read nowNew study muddies search for link between local food outlets, obesity
June 17, 2009
ScienceDaily: A day after American researchers said that obesity in children was not related to the proximity of fast food outlets, a Canadian study has…
read nowFriedman Fleischer confirms sale of Church's Chicken
June 17, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO — Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC (FFL), a leading San Francisco-based private equity firm, has confirmed that an affiliate of the firm has…
read nowMaine becomes 3rd state to require menu labeling
June 17, 2009
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci has signed three bills designed to combat the problem of obesity in the state, including one on menu labeling. …
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