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Triarc full year, Q4 ‘07 comps decline
March 2, 2008
ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc., the franchisor of Arby's, recently announced systemwide same-store sales decreased 2 percent in both the 2007 fiscal year and…
read nowTechnomic report shows restaurant-growth slowdown
March 2, 2008
CHICAGO — According to data released by Technomic Inc. in its annual reporting on the top U.S. restaurant chains, the 500 largest chains registered slower…
read nowArby's intros Market Fresh Reubens, Chocolate Turnover
February 28, 2008
ATLANTA — To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Arby's is featuring its classic Reuben Sandwich. Arby's classic Market Fresh Reuben Sandwich features thinly sliced…
read nowSan Francisco expected to pass menu-labeling law
February 28, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle: A San Francisco Board of Supervisors committee has forwarded to the full board an ordinance that would require chain restaurants to…
read nowRestaurant index registers gain in January
February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance edged up slightly in January as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowGoogle invests in Indian QSR
February 27, 2008
Mashable: Google-backed Erasmic Venture Fund recently invested in a Bangalore, India-based fast-food chain named Kaati Zone, whose American corporate cultural…
read nowBurger King unveils menu additions
February 27, 2008
Forbes: Burger King has announced it plans to start selling several new items in 2008, including the Angry Bacon and Cheese Whopper with spicy, crispy onions…
read nowUtah drive-in restaurant expands
February 27, 2008
The Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune: Built in Salt Lake City in 1960, the Iceberg Drive Inn has 12 Utah franchises and plans to open one at University Mall in Orem…
read nowLetter to the Editor: Corn Refiners Assoc. defends use of sweetener
February 27, 2008
Dear Editor: High fructose corn syrup is the target of much misinformation and wrongly singled out in the obesity debate. Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard…
read nowVietnamese youth welcome fast food
February 26, 2008
Viet Nam News: "Western-style" fast food is welcomed eagerly in Vietnam, especially by the young. KFC has 44 restaurants in Vietnam, South Korea's Lotteria has…
read nowMcDonald's Canada returns Shamrock Shake
February 26, 2008
TORONTO — McDonald's Canada has announced the return of the Shamrock Shake. For a limited time beginning Feb. 26, the Shamrock Shake — with a sweet, minty…
read nowKrispy Kreme offers lightly glazed donut
February 26, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is offering a lightly glazed donut through March 23 at participating locations. The donut is a yeast-raised…
read nowNSF appoints director of Restaurant Food Safety Division
February 26, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NSF International has announced that Jennifer Tong has been appointed director of NSF's Restaurant Food Safety Division. In her new role…
read nowMcDonald's offers home delivery in China
February 25, 2008
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. has begun offering home delivery in Shanghai, aiming to build a model in China to boost sales and help it catch up with rival Yum!
read nowGuide features gluten-free restaurants
February 25, 2008
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Triumph Dining, the nation's leading gluten-free publisher, has just released the third edition of "The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant…
read nowDunkin' Donuts to open in Kansas City
February 25, 2008
Kansas City Business Journal: Kansas City will get its first Dunkin' Donuts franchise in November and three more by 2010. Pinku and Chintu Inc. will open the…
read nowMcDonald's to give away McSkillet Burritos
February 25, 2008
CHICAGO — McDonald's will offer a free McSkillet Burrito on Feb. 28 and 29 with purchase of a medium and large beverage, while supplies last at participating…
read nowBurger King to open 50 Malaysian outlets
February 24, 2008
Franchise International: Burger King is set to open 50 outlets in Malaysia through franchisee Cosmo Restaurants Sdn Bhd. These restaurants are due to be…
read nowBaskin-Robbins, Hershey's create candy bar ice cream
February 24, 2008
BOSTON — Baskin-Robbins and the Hershey Co. have teamed up to offer 13 candy-infused ice cream treats. The menu line-up has expanded with the introduction of…
read nowTaco Maker opens two Kissimmee stores
February 24, 2008
OGDEN, Utah — The Taco Maker has opened two new stores in the Kissimmee area as part of its expansion plans for Florida. Motivator Investment Partners…
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