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Oregon governor expected to sign menu labeling bill
June 1, 2009
The Register-Guard: The Oregon Legislature on Monday approved a new law requiring chain restaurants with 15 or more U.S. outlets to post calorie information on…
read nowMan banned from Dunkin' Donuts for coffee theft
June 1, 2009
The Portsmouth Herald ( Maine ): A Portsmouth, Maine, man has pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor count of shoplifting after stealing a $8.29 bag of…
read nowPretzelmaker, Pretzel Time kick off bonus pretzel offer
May 31, 2009
ATLANTA — Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time are offering a bonus buy special in which customers who purchase three pretzels will get a fourth pretzel free now…
read nowYum! Brands completes cash tender offer
May 31, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, has announced the results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…
read nowKrispy Kreme adds Fresh & Fruity donuts for summer
May 31, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is kicking off the summer with new berry-flavored donuts and cool summer drinks, the company has announced. …
read nowBaskin-Robbins launches teen volunteerism campaign
May 31, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins and DoSomething.org, a non-profit organization that encourages teen volunteerism, have announced the launch of the I Serve, You…
read nowCarl's Jr. taps YouTube video creators in online ad effort
May 31, 2009
Adweek: Carl's Jr. is working with Google on a marketing effort for its Portobello Mushroom Six-Dollar Burger that involves popular YouTube video…
read nowSonic sweetens up summer with free Root Beer Float
May 28, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Drive-In is kicking off the summer season with Free Float Night then with free drink upgrades through the rest of the season. On June 3…
read nowOrange Julius to offer Light Smoothie giveaway day
May 28, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Orange Julius will host "Free Light Smoothie Day" June 19 at all participating locations nationwide. The event will celebrate the introduction of…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year
May 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowWendy's agency resources up for review
May 28, 2009
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc., part of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., is reviewing its national agency resources, the company has announced. This…
read nowBurger King to shift ad focus to value
May 28, 2009
BrandWeek: Burger King Holdings Corp. is pushing up the date for its advertising messaging on value items starting in June, several months earlier than…
read nowKFC not considering halal meat in U.S.
May 28, 2009
Nation's Restaurant News: KFC officials said it has no plans to offer halal meat at U.S. stores despite a test underway at eight London locations. That test…
read nowRita's opens first store in Lone Star State
May 28, 2009
TREVOSE, Pa. — Rita's Italian Ice has announced the company has opened its first store in Texas. The Bedford, Texas, location is the first of two Rita's to…
read nowMarble Slab pairs with Top Chef contestants for celebrity sundaes
May 27, 2009
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery is reconnecting with its chef-driven roots this summer with the help of Top Chef season five's contestants Fabio Viviani, Carla…
read nowDunkin', Krispy Kreme to offer free donuts on National Donut Day
May 27, 2009
Donut brands Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are celebrating National Donut Day, June 5, with giveaway offers. Dunkin' Donuts is marking that day with the…
read nowEconomy not stopping McDonald's
May 27, 2009
Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. expects to continue its momentum despite the recession, CEO Jim Skinner told shareholders at the company's annual meeting.
read nowPopeyes sees Q1 comps improve, net income fall
May 27, 2009
ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported an increase in systemwide sales of 1.1 percent, compared to an increase of…
read nowChick-fil-A to open first store in Chicago area
May 27, 2009
Chicago Tribune/The Stew blog: As Chick-fil-A works out the details for its first Chicago-area location, blogger Kevin Pang looks into the nostalgic response…
read nowSonic, Jack in the Box announce conference participation
May 27, 2009
Sonic Corp. has announced that the company will participate in two upcoming investor conferences, including: Goldman Sachs 2009 Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant…
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