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Technomic report: Kids' menus go upscale
February 1, 2009
CHICAGO — Independent restaurant operators are leading an emerging "kid-adult" fusion trend by promoting adult-style offerings to kids in greater numbers.
read nowCaptain D's promotes David Head to chairman, CEO
January 29, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's has announced that David Head has been promoted to chairman and CEO of the seafood restaurant chain. Head had been president and…
read nowChick-fil-A reports continued positive sales
January 29, 2009
ATLANTA — Despite the struggling economy, Chick-fil-A enjoyed another year of double-digit sales growth in 2008. The company has reported 2008 systemwide sales…
read nowStudy: Children's fast-food diet cancels breastfeeding benefits
January 29, 2009
EDMONTON, Alberta — A study of Canadian children published in the international journal, Clinical and Experimental Allergy, has again found a correlation…
read nowJack in the Box launches Taco Nachos
January 29, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is introducing Taco Nachos – a cheesy new twist on its signature tacos, the company has announced. Jack in the Box Taco…
read nowNRA: Restaurant industry outlook continues to soften
January 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in December, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowKFC U.K. switches from cardboard to paper packaging
January 29, 2009
Food Business Review: KFC Restaurants in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have announced the company will switch to serving several of its most…
read nowTenn. Taco Bell franchisees sued for $9M loan default
January 29, 2009
The Tennesean: Capmark Finance of Pennsylvania is suing three Taco Bell franchisees in U.S. District Court in Nashville for defaulting on $9 million in loans…
read nowBurger King to present at upcoming conferences
January 28, 2009
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that management will present at two investor conferences. On Feb. 10, the company will present at the…
read nowNexCen Brands amends credit facility
January 28, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has entered into an amendment of its credit facility with BTMU Capital Corp., the company has announced. The amendment reduces…
read nowKFC removes trans fat from entire menu
January 28, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC has completed its menu makeover so that all KFC menu items now contain zero grams trans fat per serving, the company has announced. In…
read nowIn-N-Out Burger rated No. 1 in customer satisfaction survey
January 28, 2009
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Restaurant researcher Sandelman & Associates has announced the release of its 2008 Quick-Track Awards of Excellence, naming the Top…
read nowDelphi Display Systems, Allure Global Solutions rollout digital displays
January 28, 2009
ATLANTA — Allure Global Solutions Inc. has announced a partnership with Delphi Display Systems Inc. to deliver integrated outdoor digital menu boards and order…
read nowPair arrested after Houston drive-thru robbery spree
January 28, 2009
KPRC2 (Houston): Houston police have arrested two people after they robbed multiple fast-food restaurants in their drive-thru lanes. Houston police said the…
read nowAsk the Experts: What long-term ROI does sustainability offer?
January 28, 2009
As companies contemplate embracing sustainable practices, operators need to know the return on investment. In some cases, the ROI comes in the long-term rather…
read nowNew Carl's Jr. restaurant tops sales record
January 27, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — For the second time in seven weeks, a newly opened Carl's Jr. has set a company sales record, as the Porterville, Calif., restaurant…
read nowBook reveals 20 worst foods in America
January 27, 2009
NEW YORK — "Eat This, Not That!" authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding revealed this year's list of the "Worst Foods in America," compiled from their…
read nowPaul Murphy named Del Taco chairman/CEO
January 27, 2009
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced that Paul J.B. Murphy III has been named the new chairman and CEO of the Mexican quick-serve chain. Murphy will…
read nowMcDonald's growth, beverage plans on track
January 26, 2009
Despite fourth quarter net income that was down 23 percent from last year, McDonald's is focusing on domestic and international growth with 1,000 new stores…
read nowMaggieMoo's Ice Cream launches new Valentine's cupcakes
January 26, 2009
ATLANTA — MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery has announced that it will introduce new ice cream cupcake offerings with Valentine's Day themed designs.
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