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Kentucky to consider calorie counts for restaurant chains
February 16, 2009
Lexington Herald-Leader: Kentucky has joined the list of states and cities considering regulations regarding menu labeling. The recently filed legislation…
read nowText messages reveal Wendy's robbery suspects
February 16, 2009
Daily Press (Va.): A former Hampton, Va., Wendy's employee has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a robbery of the store last month in which three…
read nowE-mail scam claims to be McDonald's survey
February 16, 2009
WLBT3: An e-mail scam claiming to be a customer survey about McDonald's is making its rounds. The e-mail offers to add $80 to a participant's bank account for…
read nowHardee's franchisee sets high goal for MDA fundraising
February 16, 2009
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Hardee's franchisee Boddie-Noell Enterprises' locations have set a goal to raise more than $300,000 in 2009 for the Muscular Dystrophy…
read nowJollibee opens in New York
February 16, 2009
The New York Times: Jollibee, the dominant quick-serve chain in the Philippines where it has more than 600 outlets, has opened its first restaurant on the East…
read nowLong John Silver's offers Mardi Gras special
February 15, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long John Silver's is promoting its new Freshside Grille Smart Choices offerings with a Mardi Gras special, the company has announced. The…
read nowDallas Taco Buenos offer chance at Jonas Brothers concert
February 15, 2009
DALLAS — Taco Bueno restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area area kicking off a concert promotion contest offering an all-expenses-paid trip for four to…
read nowPETA again targets McDonald's for slaughter methods
February 15, 2009
Chicago Tribune: Nine years after calling a truce with McDonald's Corp., People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it is going on a new offensive…
read nowKFC plans U.K. expansion
February 15, 2009
BBC News: KFC is planning to open 300 new outlets in the United Kingdom over the next three to five years. The company currently has 760 outlets in the United…
read nowResearch and Markets offers Tim Hortons analysis
February 15, 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Tim Hortons" company profile to its offerings. The report includes a…
read nowLouisville, Ky., White Castle to host wedding
February 12, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville, Ky., White Castle restaurant featured in a radio station contest will host the wedding of winners Rosemary Coones, 23, and…
read nowMo. Taco Bell drive-thru hijacked
February 12, 2009
The Sedalia Democrat: Pranksters hijacked the intercom system at a Sedalia, Mo., Taco Bell drive-thru recently and broadcasted obscenities at customers trying…
read nowMcDonald's beats Starbucks in consumer preference survey
February 12, 2009
Pew Research Center: A recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey asked Americans the following question: "Just for fun: Would you…
read nowCKE to present at 2009 O.C. Growth Conference
February 12, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, will be participating in the Roth Capital Partners 21st Annual O.C.
read nowStudy: Burgers but not chicken gaining with affluent
February 12, 2009
Marketing Daily: Newly released Experian Simmons data has found that affluent consumers increased their visits to fast-food burger restaurants and cut back on…
read nowMultnomah County, Ore., approves menu labeling
February 12, 2009
The Oregonian: Multnomah County, Ore., commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to require chain restaurants and coffee shops with 15 or more locations…
read nowAsk the Experts: What tech tools are impacting training?
February 12, 2009
Training employees is an ever-present challenge for operators. Kacy Oden, director of membership for People Report, explains how technology can improve…
read nowMcDonald's prepares for 2010 Olympic Winter Games sponsorship
February 11, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. — As a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, McDonald's is preparing to once again feed the athletes at the 2010 Olympic Games. With just…
read nowTaco Bell Canada offers Valentine's texts, video
February 11, 2009
TORONTO — Taco Bell Canada has partnered with an award-winning soap opera writer to create spicy free Valentine's Day messages that Canadians can send to…
read nowQSR sales weaken in China, U.S. brands still plan for growth
February 11, 2009
Los Angeles Times: International sales have boosted U.S. quick-service brands for several years, but the down economy in China is hurting sales. Chinese…
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