March 12, 2009
LANCASTER, Pa. — Auntie Anne's Pretzels has announced its first store opening in Mexico. The Mexico store marks the 200th international store opening and…
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ATLANTA — Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time will once again host National Pretzel Day on April 26, with free original soft pretzels from open to close at…
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Earlier this week, The Cleveland Leader published Moody's Investors Service new list called the Bottom Rung, which details companies that the ratings agency…
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As interest in digital signage grows, operators want a solution that best fits their restaurants' needs. We asked David Hale, vice president, program…
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Ferndale Record-Journal (Wash.): The Whatcom County, Wash., Health Department has completed tests on the malt mix believed to have been tainted by a now former…
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Advertising Age: Language in the omnibus appropriations bill could shift the government's focus on food marketing and childhood obesity from kids under 12 to…
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ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported a decline of 2.1 percent in same-store sales for the fourth quarter and year…
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a new premium burger, the Kentucky Bourbon Burger. The Kentucky Bourbon Burger includes: A burger topped…
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The Tennessean: Three Nashville Metro councilmen have said that the Metro health board overstepped its bounds last week by requiring chain restaurants to post…
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The Wall Street Journal: The worsening global economy has McDonald's Corp. preparing for a difficult year, including the strengthening U.S. dollar affecting…
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ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it has completed the…
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MSNBC: Dunkin' Donuts vice president of franchising said that the brand is a stable, built-to-last concept that people look for in tough times. Lynette McKee…
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MIAMI — Burger King's first Whopper Bar has opened at Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla., featuring a customizable, premium and…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Krystal Co. has named Rus Morris of Prattville, Ala., its 2008 Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year, the company has…
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LOMBARD, Ill. — For the second consecutive year, Parts Town has received the Circle of Excellence Award from Culver Franchising System Inc., the company has…
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CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a special new "Lucky Dozen Donut" in honor of St. Patrick's Day, available in participating stores nationwide…
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The Japan Times: The upper half of a statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder and mascot Colonel Sanders has been pulled from the bottom of the Dotonbori River…
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Willingness to adapt is necessary to keep movement going in restaurant franchise growth during the recession. With restaurant industry…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Yum! Brands Inc. CEO David Novak outlined his management and leadership philosophy for a gathering of 1,200 businesspeople Tuesday night at…
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Food Alliance is hosting the Sustainable Food Industry Forum & Gala Dinner on March 12, at the University of Portland in Portland, Ore.
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