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Breakfast a profitable daypart
February 8, 2009
Bloomberg: Across the restaurant industry, breakfast sales have grown faster than other segments in the past five years, according to data from…
read nowWendy's, Burger King, Hardee's kick off promotions
February 8, 2009
Several brands have launched online and instant-win promotions recently, including Hardee's, Burger King and Wendy's. Hardee's has signed on as the premier…
read nowWOW intros limited-time offers
February 8, 2009
NEW ORLEANS — WOW Café and Wingery has introduced three limited-time lunch items, the Mardi Gras Mambo Wrap, Shrimp Po'boy and Catfish Po'boy. The company…
read nowCurtis launches dual brewing system for coffee and iced tea
February 6, 2009
MONTEBELLO, Calif. — The Wilbur Curtis Co. Inc. has announced the debut of its new Generation Three (G3) ComboBrew Systems, which combines coffee and tea…
read nowMontague Co. intros compact, customizable cooking suite
February 6, 2009
HAYWARD, Calif. — The Montague Co. has announced the introduction of the Excalibur Crusader Single-Depth Island Cooking Suite, featured at The NAFEM Show, Feb.
read nowEverpure showcases three new products at NAFEM
February 6, 2009
CHICAGO — This year at The NAFEM Show, Feb. 5-7 in Orlando, Fla., Everpure highlighted three new products designed to meet new environmental needs as well as…
read nowKahala Corp, Tim Hortons announce co-branding initiative
February 5, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Corp. and Tim Hortons Inc., have announced an agreement to test a co-branding initiatve of Cold Stone Creamery and Tim Hortons in up…
read nowTechnomic study: Calorie count on menus influencing consumer behavior
February 5, 2009
CHICAGO — A new survey conducted by Chicago-based foodservice consultants Technomic Inc. revealed that the mandated calorie disclosure for New York City…
read nowDunkin' Donuts to offer 99-cent lattes
February 5, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that small lattes will be available for 99 cents, at all participating shops throughout the New York Tri-State…
read nowAtlanta-based chains make inroads in Middle East
February 5, 2009
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Atlanta-based restaurant groups, AFC Enterprises, Church's Chicken and Focus Brands, continue to add outlets in the Middle East.
read nowIntl. Dairy Queen Inc. selects HyperActive Tech for drive-thru solutions
February 5, 2009
* Click here to view a slideshow of HyperActive Technologies. PITTSBURGH — As part of an initiative to standardize technologies among its corporate and…
read nowBurger King marks 20 quarters of positive comps
February 4, 2009
MIAMI — Comparable-store sales at Burger King restaurants in the United States and Canada grew 1.9 percent for the company's second quarter ended Dec. 31 and…
read nowCRA, FoodCalc partner for menu labeling compliance
February 4, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with FoodCalc, makers of the online tool, MenuCalc, which instantly…
read nowDunkin' Donuts intros new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
February 4, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich, a sweet and savory, oven-toasted sandwich featuring cherrywood smoked bacon…
read nowTim Hortons announces Q4, year-end results conference call
February 4, 2009
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. will release its fourth quarter and year-end results Feb. 20, the company has announced. A conference call discussing…
read nowJStokes named Subway San Diego agency of record
February 4, 2009
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — JStokes has announced that it has been named advertising agency of record for Subway restaurants in the San Diego market. JStokes won…
read nowWhataburger CEO appointed to Fed Reserve branch board
February 4, 2009
Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Thomas E. Dobson, chairman and CEO of Whataburger Restaurants, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' San…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's report 6th year of positive blended comps
February 3, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands have reported an increase of 1.7 percent in blended same-store sales for the year…
read nowStudy reveals higher proportion of restaurants not obesity link
February 3, 2009
Chicago Tribune: A recently unveiled study entitled "Are Restaurants Really Supersizing America?" found that the number of fast food restaurants in an area is…
read nowBurger King goes snack sized with burger, breakfast sandwich
February 3, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has added two bite-sized menu additions to its menu, with the new BK Burger Shots and BK Breakfast Shots. The new snack-size…
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