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Burger King foundation kicks off scholarship fundraiser
October 2, 2008
MIAMI — The Have It Your Way Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of the Burger King brand, has announced the launch of its annual fall fundraiser, the largest…
read nowResearch & Markets releases fast food in China report
October 2, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China's Fast-Food Industry Research Report 2008" report to its offering. The data…
read nowCaptain D's taps Envysion as video provider
October 2, 2008
NASHVILLE , Tenn. — Captain D's has begun rolling out Louisville, Colo.-based Envysion Inc.'s Managed Video as a Service system in its restaurants. …
read nowWhataburger taps new CIO, regional director
October 2, 2008
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Whataburger Restaurants LP has announced it has named Karen Bird as the chain's chief information officer and promoted Rob Rodriguez to…
read nowBlack bear enters, sniffs out Canadian Subway
October 2, 2008
CBC News (British Columbia): Shortly after a Subway restaurant opened in the north coast town of Kitimat, British Columbia, a black bear began sniffing around…
read nowChick-fil-A eliminates artificial trans fats
October 2, 2008
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Chick-fil-A has eliminated artificial trans fat from its menu, with restaurants nationwide to be serving a new trans-fat free…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's Web sites go interactive, 3D
October 1, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have re-launched their Web sites with an updated look, expanded interactivity and new customer loyalty program…
read nowSonic reiterates franchisees' credit availability
October 1, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has responded to continual remarks in the media concerning the company's franchisees, who were used to illustrate the problems of a…
read nowBurger King goes trans fat-free
October 1, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced that all Burger King restaurants nationwide are now cooking with trans fat-free cooking oils. Furthermore, by Nov. 1…
read nowDel Taco president/COO ends 30-year stint
October 1, 2008
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced that Shirlene Lopez, president and chief operating officer, plans to leave Del Taco later this year. During…
read nowSonic targets young women with MTV's 'The Hills'-inspired ads
October 1, 2008
AdWeek: Sonic is running a series of spots featuring its long-running Pete and T.J. commercial duo that mimic MTV drama The Hills. Sonic crafted 14 spots…
read nowResearch and Markets releases Hardee's Benchmark Analysis
October 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "Hardee's Benchmark Analysis" to its offering. …
read nowPopeyes hopes third time is charm in Panama
October 1, 2008
Chain Leader: Popeyes is hoping food industry veteran Jey De Leon is the franchisee who can build the concept's brand in Panama. De Leon's company, Landmark…
read nowNexCen inks Waverly selloff
September 30, 2008
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its Waverly brand of decorative fabrics and home furnishings to Iconix Brand…
read nowDunkin' Donuts launches latte happy hour
September 30, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts is has launched "America's Latte Break," a new nationwide program that offers customers at participating Dunkin' Donuts a small…
read nowYum! Brands' company-owned stores post calorie counts
September 30, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that its U.S. divisions, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W…
read nowJack in the Box announces VP promotions
September 30, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced the promotions of Charles Watson to senior vice president and chief development officer and Michael Bamrick to…
read nowKFC promos 7-pc. value meal
September 30, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is introducing the 7-Piece Value Meal, which features seven pieces of Original Recipe Chicken, one large side and four biscuits for…
read nowPopeyes parent on Consumer Conference panel
September 30, 2008
ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has announced that Cheryl Bachelder, chief executive officer, will participate in a…
read nowAdults like Burger King Apple Fries too
September 30, 2008
Chain Leader: Burger King's BK Fresh Apple Fries are so popular with adults that the company is considering offering the apples as a substitution for the fries…
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