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Subway promos Change a Light, Change the World program
September 25, 2008
MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurant chain has announced it will participate in the Energy Star Change a Light, Change the World campaign. By partnering with…
read nowMarble Slab, MaggieMoo's debut mobile texting campaigns
September 24, 2008
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery have launched new mobile texting campaigns, the companies have announced. Customers of…
read nowMcDonald's names new VP of U.S. Communications
September 24, 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's USA has announced the promotion of William (Bill) Whitman Jr. to vice president, U.S. Communications. Whitman replaces Richard…
read nowMrs. Winner's intros LTO 8-pc. BOGO
September 24, 2008
ATLANTA — Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits has introduced a limited-time Chicken Stimulus package, an an 8-piece buy one, get one free promotion where…
read nowThe Hills duo, Taco Bell aid World Hunger Relief
September 24, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — In an effort to raise awareness of global hunger, Taco Bell is again joining forces with Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of MTV's hit reality…
read nowMuzak intros online drive-thru catalog
September 24, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Muzak has launched the QSR Performance Solutions online catalog, a new ordering method for drive-thru equipment and services, the company…
read nowNRA lauds Senate approval of restaurant depreciation provision
September 24, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has hailed the U.S. Senate passage of the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Act of 2008…
read nowSonic announces Q4 prelim comps
September 23, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has announced it has achieved 22 consecutive years of positive systemwide same-store sales growth for the fiscal year ended Aug.
read nowNexCen opens first tri-branded store
September 23, 2008
ATLANTA — NexCen Brands' MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery, Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker have opened the first tri-branded store. The new…
read nowHardee's intros Pork Chop 'N' Gravy Biscuit
September 23, 2008
ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has announced the introduction of the Pork Chop 'N' Gravy Biscuit, which features a breaded, boneless pork chop topped with sausage gravy…
read nowSCA donates paper products for hurricane relief
September 23, 2008
NEENAH, Wis. — SCA Tissue North America, a manufacturer of away-from-home tissue products, is donating 34,560 rolls of paper towels to Feeding America to help…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee credit not in jeopardy
September 23, 2008
CNN Money: Bank of America has denied reports that it is no longer extending new lines of credit to McDonald's Corp. franchisees. A spokesman said the bank…
read nowCarl's Jr. expands Guacamole Bacon Burger line
September 23, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. will offer both a single and double version of its Guacamole Bacon Burger in addition to its popular Guacamole Bacon Six…
read nowBurger King kicks off non-partisan political opinion application
September 23, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced a campaign that urges restaurant guests to share their political opinions and vote in the national 2008 election. On…
read nowKrispy Kreme pins hopes on ice cream
September 22, 2008
USA Today: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is pinning its hopes on a turnaround plan that includes launching soft-serve ice cream as well as opening smaller stores and…
read nowFla. cyclist bikes 100 miles for free Dunkin' Donuts
September 22, 2008
Tampa Bay's 10 News: A Tampa Bay, Fla., cyclist and Rays fan celebrated the major league baseball team's making the playoffs with a 100-mile bike ride…
read nowNexCen Brands reports Q2 prelim revenue
September 22, 2008
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. NexCen, which owns Marble…
read nowKahala Brands in week-long benefit giveaway
September 22, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — During the week of Sept. 22, five Kahala brands will host a nationwide fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Each…
read nowMcDonald's stocks fall after report of credit crunch
September 22, 2008
Chicago Tribune: Shares of McDonald's Corp. dropped Monday after Bloomberg News reported that the company had issued a memo to franchisees explaining that a…
read nowOperators need to push through tough economy
September 22, 2008
St. Cloud (Minn.) Times: As casual-dining spots are closing around Minnesota, quick-service restaurant operators are hanging on amid high gas prices and rising…
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