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Sonic coupons boost American Red Cross donor campaign
March 24, 2009
TULSA, Okla. — The American Red Cross and Sonic Corp. have announced the successful conclusion to their two-month "It takes two" campaign. The promotion, which…
read nowCustomer shoots, kills potential robber at Miami Burger King
March 24, 2009
Miami Herald: A customer with a concealed-weapons permit and a gun foiled a robbery at a busy Miami Burger King, fatally wounding the masked gunman and leaving…
read nowDunkin' Donuts moves into western Ky./Ind.
March 24, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multiunit development deal with Nita Patel for five locations throughout western Kentucky and…
read nowMaryland looks to enforce soda fountain fee
March 24, 2009
ABC 2 News: The Maryland comptroller wants to enforce a nearly century-old law that established a $25 to $60 annual soda fountain license fee that many…
read nowJack in the Box to present at Morgan Stanley Field Trip
March 24, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2009 Retail Field Trip in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on March 31. …
read nowMcDonald's Canada to turn off lights in support of Earth Hour
March 24, 2009
TORONTO — As part of its ongoing efforts to implement energy-saving practices, McDonald's Canada will be actively supporting Earth Hour. By cutting lights for…
read nowMonkeyMedia to host catering teleconference
March 24, 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Monkeymedia.net has announced the next installment of its Brown Bag Lunch live teleconference series, scheduled for April 2 at…
read nowSonic Q2 comps, profit down
March 23, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has reported a decline in system-wide same-store sales of 3.6 percent for the second quarter ended Feb. 28, compared to an increase…
read nowA&W franchisee follows in parents' footsteps
March 23, 2009
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Jimmy Brajdic, a Wisconsin native and A&W Restaurants franchisee, is partnering with Barb Gretzinger, who also owns an A&W Restaurant…
read nowFranchising not a fallback this recession
March 23, 2009
Boston Business Journal: Unlike previous recessions, franchising is no longer a bastion for laid-off workers seeking employment. The lack of available credit…
read nowCarl's Jr. tries telenovelas in Hispanic market
March 23, 2009
Mediaweek: Carl's Jr.'s new Hispanic TV campaign is using a mini-novela format to integrate the chain's products into storylines. The spots contain a simple…
read nowFla. Burger King manager charged with stealing from customer
March 23, 2009
Fox13 Tampa Bay: The manager of a Tampa, Fla., Burger King has been charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a purse left…
read nowBurger King adds new franchisee in Iowa
March 22, 2009
MIAMI — MKMB Restaurant Partners LLC has become the newest Burger King franchise owner and operator. The minority-owned and controlled franchise group…
read nowMaggieMoo's to give away free cones on Tax Day
March 22, 2009
ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced that on April 15 participating Treateries nationwide will reward customers with one free…
read nowBurger King sues Steak n Shake over 'shots' name
March 22, 2009
South Florida Business Journal: Burger King Holdings has filed a trademark lawsuit against Steak n Shake, alleging that the chain's Steakburger Shots, is…
read nowMcDonald's to launch McCafe coffeehouses in Israel
March 22, 2009
YNet News: McDonald's Israel has announced plans to bring its McCafé coffeehouses to a number of locations in Israel, with the first opening in Tel Aviv. …
read nowBurger King among companies opposing card-check bill
March 22, 2009
Bloomberg News: Burger King Holdings Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Home Depot Inc. are among the companies that are opposing a union-backed "card-check" bill.
read nowSubway Fruit Crisps test may expand
March 22, 2009
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (N.Y.): Batavia, N.Y-based Brothers-All-Natural hopes to roll out its Fruit Crisps to Subway restaurants throughout the…
read nowMcDonald's Filet-O-Fish ad a viral success
March 22, 2009
Hartford Courant: The McDonald's commerical featuring a mounted fish ruefully singing to a guy eating a fish sandwich is a hit. A handful of people have posted…
read nowHumane Society urges McDonald's USA to use cage-free eggs
March 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Humane Society of the United States is urging McDonald's shareholders to vote for the chain to switch to using cage-free eggs. A…
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