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Arby's tries hand at burger-inspired sandwiches
February 24, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Arby's apparently has quietly launched Roastburgers, a line of roast beef sandwiches intended to taste like and resemble premium burgers. A…
read nowNexCen Brands issues strategic plan
February 24, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. provided a business update, including a review of 2008 operating activities and information on the status of its efforts to…
read nowChick-fil-A mascot victim of random attack
February 24, 2009
11 Alive: A Chick-fil-A employee dressed as the chain's mascot cow was knocked down by an unidentified assailant outside of a Fredericksburg, Va., restaurant.
read nowYum! Brands creates president of global branding position
February 24, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Micky Pant, 54, as president, global branding, a newly created position reporting directly…
read nowMcDonald's USA partners with Cornell Research Center
February 24, 2009
ITHACA, N.Y. — McDonald's USA has joined Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research as a senior partner. "This is a time for all industry leaders to step up…
read nowMaine, Hawaii consider menu labeling
February 24, 2009
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network has reported that Maine has proposed a measure to require calories to be printed out on menu boards and at the…
read nowJack in the Box adds fish sandwich deal
February 23, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is introducing a new value deal – 2 for $3 fish filet sandwiches. The fish filet sandwich, which features two crispy fish…
read nowMcDonald's makes Health magazine's healthiest list
February 23, 2009
Health magazine has ranked America's top 10 healthiest meals at limited-service restaurants. McDonald's, the only quick-service restaurant on the list, comes…
read nowWendy's/Arby's Group announces Q4 2008 earnings call
February 23, 2009
ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it will release…
read nowBlimpie on Healthy Dining Finder's site
February 23, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Blimpie Subs and Salads has partnered with healthydiningfinder.com and has 10 menu items that have been certified as nutritionally sound by…
read nowMcDonald's U.K. strengthened by reimaging
February 23, 2009
AdAge.com: McDonald's in the United Kingdom has just had its best ever year and has plans to add 20 more stores this year, said Jill McDonald, chief marketing…
read nowTim Hortons kicks off prize contest, repurchasing program
February 23, 2009
DUBLIN, Ohio — Tim Hortons is offering customers a chance to win one of more than 31 million prizes, including 35 Toyota 2009 Venzas, with its Roll Up the Rim…
read nowHardee's debuts Texas Toast Breakfast Sandwich
February 22, 2009
ST. LOUIS — Hardee's is creating a new line of Texas Toast Breakfast Sandwiches, the company has announced. The new breakfast menu item features two slabs of…
read nowPopeyes' Butterfly Shrimp returns in time for Lent
February 22, 2009
ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its Butterfly Shrimp in a new portable package known as the Seafood Tackle Box. "Our butterfly shrimp…
read nowKrispy Kreme promo breaks company record
February 22, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Valentine's Day produced sweet results for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts this year. The company had its largest retail-sales days in its…
read nowCarl's Jr. plans series of skater Rob Dyrdek promos
February 22, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has a number of promotions planned in partnership with skateboarding legend Rob Dyrdek, the company has announced, including:…
read nowMcDonald's not losing breakfast share to Starbucks, CEO says
February 22, 2009
Forbes: McDonald's Corp. CEO Jim Skinner said at a Chicago luncheon last week that the chain is not losing breakfast market share to Starbucks Corp. "It's…
read nowStudy links quantity of QSR locations with stroke risk
February 22, 2009
ABC News: A new study presented at last week's International Stroke Conference in San Diego has found an association between people living in regions with 3…
read nowTim Hortons store closings affect Q4 net
February 19, 2009
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. reported same-store sales increased 4.4 percent in Canada and decreased 0.1 percent in the United States for the fourth…
read nowJack in the Box fundraiser benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
February 19, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants' first-ever systemwide charity fundraiser has raised more than $365,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the chain's…
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