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Blodgett displays new KFC oven
April 21, 2009
Burlington Free Press (Vt.): Commercial oven manufacturer Blodgett Corp. displayed its new energy-efficient, self-cleaning grilling oven at a Burlington, Vt.…
read nowDenver area Cold Stone stores to offer Mother's Day giveaway
April 21, 2009
DENVER — Cold Stone Creamery stores in the Front Range, Colo., region, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley and Pueblo, are wishing all…
read nowChurch's Chicken CEO to share success initiatives
April 21, 2009
ATLANTA — Church's Chicken CEO Harsha V. Agadi will be hosting a conference call to outline the chain's success strategy, the company has announced. The call…
read nowHarris Corp. pilots McDonald's Channel for digital signage
April 20, 2009
LAS VEGAS — Harris Corp is beginning in May a pilot program with McDonald's that will launch the chain's unique, branded TV channel — powered by Harris Digital…
read nowNRA Show to highlight sustainability practices, trends
April 20, 2009
CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will provide attendees with the…
read nowMcDonald's HQ earns LEED Platinum certification
April 20, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has announced that its global headquarters building in Oak Brook, Ill., has been awarded one of the most prestigious green…
read nowCouple hurt by falling McDonald's sign in Arizona
April 20, 2009
Chicago Tribune: An Illinois couple was severly injured at a McDonald's in Window Rock, Ariz., when the store's golden arches fell and crushed their Chevy…
read nowCommentary: Lessons learned from Burger King's ad fiasco
April 20, 2009
Forbes: Burger King's recent European campaign for the Texican Whopper drew objections from Mexican officials. Shaun Rein reminds brands that they need to…
read nowMcDonald's Canada gives away free coffee
April 20, 2009
TORONTO, Ontario — McDonald's Canada is offering Canadians a free coffee giveaway. Consumers visiting McDonald's locations across Canada between April 20 and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts offers one-day Iced Coffee price cut
April 20, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has declared April 21 to be "Iced Coffee Day," the company has announced. Small (16-ounce) Iced Coffee beverages will be served…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's set $1M fundraising goal
April 19, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. is kicking off its fifth annual Pink Star Fundraiser for Breast Cancer with hopes to reach its $1 million goal…
read nowMcDonald's plans late summer rollout for Angus burger
April 19, 2009
Chicago Business: McDonald's Corp. is preparing to launch its long-awaited one-third-pound Angus burger late this summer. A company memo to franchisees…
read nowMass., N.H. Cold Stone stores offer iced latte giveaway
April 19, 2009
WEYMOUTH, Mass. — Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free iced Sweet Cream Lattes at participating locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in honor of…
read nowTaco Bell to give away college scholarships
April 19, 2009
IRVINE, Calif. — The Taco Bell Foundation is offering a scholarship sweepstakes in which four $25,000 scholarships will be given away. Customers 13 years or…
read nowNexCen Brands names VP of information technology
April 19, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Gerald Brouillette to the newly created position of vice president of information technology for…
read nowN.Y.C. councilman proposes QSR ban near schools
April 19, 2009
The New York Times: A New York City councilman has proposed a ban to keep fast food restaurants from opening within a tenth of a mile of the city's schools…
read nowPopeyes to offer one-day deep-discount special
April 19, 2009
ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering a one-day discounted special on April 22. "Popeyes Pay Day" features an 8-piece mixed Bonafide chicken for…
read nowPWP Industries creates 'green' Subway salad bowl
April 16, 2009
VERNON, Ca. — Subway has partnered with PWP Industries to make its plastic salad bowls and lids smaller and more environmentally friendly, PWP has announced. …
read nowBrightWave to boost Chick-fil-A e-mail marketing
April 16, 2009
ATLANTA — BrightWave Marketing Inc. has been selected by Chick-fil-A as its first e-mail marketing partner and agency of record. BrightWave, which specializes…
read nowArk. Taco Bell manager fights off robber
April 16, 2009
KTHV (Little Rock Ark.): The manager of a Little Rock, Ark., Taco Bell fought with an attempted robber and wrested his gun away after letting him into the…
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