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Swimmer Michael Phelps signs on as Subway spokesman
November 20, 2008
MILFORD, Conn. — Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will be representing Subway restaurants all marketing channels in a long-term partnership with the chain, the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts hopes to find success in China
November 20, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts opened its first shop in Shanghai, China, the company announced. The company has secured agreements to open a total of 150 shops…
read nowNCCR rejects research claims that QSR ads linked to child obesity
November 20, 2008
FoxNews.com: A spokeswoman for the National Council of Chain Restaurants said a new study linking obesity and fast-food ads is based on old information…
read nowWendy's/Arby's Group finalizes executive team
November 20, 2008
ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. (ARG), confirmed its executive leadership…
read nowCaptain D's named in Top 50 Franchises for Minorities
November 20, 2008
NASHVILLE — For the second year in a row, the National Minority Franchising Initiative has named Captain D's Seafood Kitchen among the Top 50 franchises for…
read nowBurger King plans premium menu items
November 20, 2008
Advertising Age: Burger King is planning a new slate of premium items, including ribs and thicker burgers. The chain is also expanding the chain's "barbell…
read nowIndoorDirect intros digital media network for restaurants
November 20, 2008
DALLAS -- IndoorDirect has launched a digital media network in high-volume restaurant chains across the country to give diners a new entertainment option and…
read nowTaco Bell attacks rapper 50 Cent in response to suit
November 19, 2008
New York Daily News: Lawyers for Taco Bell have filed a scathing response to rapper 50 Cent's $4 million federal lawsuit filed in July when Taco Bell used his…
read nowResearch says TV fast food ad ban would curb childhood obesity
November 19, 2008
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics suggests that a ban on fast food advertisements in the United States…
read nowFans vote Taco Bell's Feed the Beat best 3 bands
November 19, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has named the three best alternative rock bands in its current Feed the Beat program: Hit the Lights, Thousand Foot Krutch and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts debuts rechargeable gift cards
November 19, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts is now offering rechargeable gift cards. Available in any amount between $5 and $200, the cards can purchased at any…
read nowMall restaurants expect traffic decline
November 19, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: As retail traffic fell 12.4 percent in October compared with last year, restaurant chains with a bulk of their locations in malls and…
read nowConsumer interest boosts sustainability, green efforts
November 19, 2008
BOSTON — Consumer interest in sustainability is growing and doesn't appear to be affected by the economy. As interest in green buildings has grown, the U.S.
read nowRecession affects consumer recall of 2008 product launches
November 19, 2008
CHICAGO — Advertisers and brand managers have new challenges to face as Americans are less aware of new product launches than ever before. That's the key…
read nowJack in the Box reports 2008 earnings dip
November 18, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. net earnings for the fourth quarter ended Sept. 28 were up slightly, but year-end net was down 5 percent, the company…
read nowBurger King limits sodium in advertised kids meals
November 18, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that it is limiting sodium in all of its Kids Meals advertised to children under 12 years old. Menu items include Kraft…
read nowDT Research, Wowcard deploy digital signage at Philippine QSRs
November 18, 2008
HONG KONG — DT Research Inc., which develops information appliances for vertical markets, and Wowcard Inc., a service provider to restaurants, tourist…
read nowNexCen Brands receives Nasdaq notification letter
November 18, 2008
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's, Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker and Great American Cookie, has received…
read nowHeinz selected as best food company for consumer satisfaction
November 18, 2008
PITTSBURGH — The H.J. Heinz Co. has scored the highest consumer satisfaction rating of any company in the food manufacturing sector, according to the…
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