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McDonald's McCafé gaining market share
June 17, 2009
The Boston Globe: McDonald's massive marketing campaign for its McCafé specialty coffee line has proven successful. While Starbucks remains the leader…
read nowDunkin' Donuts signs Dayton, Ohio, multi-unit franchisee
June 17, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Giant Oil Inc. for the development of 12 restaurants in Dayton, Ohio…
read nowKFC defendant in class action suit over coupon promo
June 17, 2009
LOS ANGELES — A class action suit has been filed against KFC, claiming the company reneged on an offer of a free grilled chicken meal. The offer, promoted on…
read nowMarble Slab intros Cookie Dough ice cream, combination
June 17, 2009
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced that it will offer a new Cookie Dough Ice Cream flavor and corresponding Ultimate Cookie Dough Tasty Creation…
read nowJack in the Box golf event raises $300K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
June 16, 2009
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual charity golf tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and raised $300,00…
read nowStudy finds QSR proximity and kids' obesity not linked
June 16, 2009
ScienceDaily: A new study has found that contrary to conventional wisdom, living near a fast food outlet does not cause a weight gain in children. The study by…
read nowTaco Bell R&D looking at breakfast, large take-home meals
June 16, 2009
Investor's Business Daily: In Taco Bell's continual search for product innovation, the company considers about 200 concepts a year and whittles them down to…
read nowWendy's tweaks product development process
June 16, 2009
Business First of Columbus: Wendy's new management team turned to the brand's customers for its latest product development ideas, an area where the company had…
read nowKFC Australia launches grilled chicken, tests lowering sodium
June 16, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: KFC has launched its grilled alternative and pledged to cut salt levels in its food in Australia. The chain wants to improve the…
read nowWendy's Father's Day Frosty Weekend to help foster children
June 16, 2009
TORONTO — This Father's Day Weekend (June 20-21), Wendy's is helping consumers treat Dad and help foster children at the same time. During Wendy's third annual…
read nowSolo launches line of clear beverage cups
June 16, 2009
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Solo Cup Co., manufacturer of single-use products used to serve food and beverages, has announced the introduction of Reveal…
read nowWendy's/Arby's signs int'l dual-branded franchise agreement
June 15, 2009
ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. and Saudi Arabia-based Al Jammaz Group have signed an agreement to build 135 dual-branded Wendy's and Arby's restaurants in…
read nowWoman in wheelchair tries to sue White Castle
June 15, 2009
Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul): After being refused service in a White Castle late-night drive-thru because she was not in a licensed motor vehicle, a…
read nowBritain's Got Talent judge promos Burger King's Flame scent
June 15, 2009
Burger King U.K. has aroused consumer suspicion with the launch of its Burger King Flame scent, with Britain's The Daily Mail and PRWeek questioning whether…
read nowCarrolls Restaurant Group investors sell common stock
June 15, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…
read nowIced coffee hot with women, teen girls
June 15, 2009
USA TODAY: Iced coffee has gotten so popular in the past year that it has passed iced tea in sales as a breakfast drink at restaurants, according to The NPD…
read nowBrazilian prosecutor seeks ban of fast-food toys
June 15, 2009
Reuters: A Brazilian prosecutor has asked for a national ban on toys sold with meals at chains such as McDonald's and Burger King, saying the practice can lead…
read nowBurke Corp. recognized for environmental management system
June 15, 2009
NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp. has received a third-tier Master Achiever Pioneer Star (MAPS) Award from the American Meat Institute (AMI) for implementing and…
read nowDunkin' Brands marks 15,000th store milestone
June 14, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has officially opened its 15,000th store worldwide in Raleigh, N.C. To…
read nowDel Taco intros customizable Chicken Fajita Burrito
June 14, 2009
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has unveiled its new Chicken Fajita Burrito, which includes grilled marinated chicken, fire-roasted fajita onions and peppers…
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