Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media

McDonald's finds trans-fat solution

January 28, 2007

Chicago Tribune: Following months of secret tests, Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's Corp. announced it has found a suitable trans-fat-free oil. The company…

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Suit over McDonald's fryer accident nearing trial

January 25, 2007

LEGAL NEWSLINE: A lawsuit over a 2003 accident where a McDonald's Corp. employee was burned while cleaning deep fryers alleges the company failed to warn…

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Carl's Jr. celebrates dual-branded milestone

January 25, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. will celebrate the opening of its 300th dual-branded Carl's Jr./Green Burrito restaurant location Jan. 30 in Livermore…

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Wendy's franchisor goes private

January 24, 2007

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., which operates 49 Wendy's restaurants and five O'Charley's in western and southern Michigan, has…

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McDonald's ad draws fire in China

January 24, 2007

MALAYSIAKINI: A Penang, China, consumer group is calling for McDonald's to pull its latest television advertisement and apologize to consumers. The ad depicts…

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Wendy's names new ad agency

January 24, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has named New York-based ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi as the company's lead agency of record. The company also…

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McDonald's profit doubles on new menu items

January 23, 2007

BLOOMBERG: Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's Corp. reported that net income for the fourth quarter doubled compared to the previous year, in part due to strong…

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Arby's sued after salmonella outbreak

January 22, 2007

The News and Tribune (Indiana):The first of approximately a dozen lawsuits was filed in a Georgia state court this week against Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.

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McDonald's tests PepsiCo beverages

January 21, 2007

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A quiet little test project in College Station and metro Kansas City is threatening Coca-Cola's more than 50-year-old monogamous…

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Burger King to launch national breakfast value menu

January 18, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King locations nationwide will roll-out the BK Breakfast Value Menu on Feb. 19. The value menu will include two new menu items, the Hamlette…

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McDonald's inks exclusive drive-thru agreement in China

January 18, 2007

Globe Investor: McDonald's Corp. has signed an exclusive 20-year agreement with Chinese oil firm Sinopec to build drive-thru restaurants at its petrol…

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Woman claims razor found in Popeye's rice

January 18, 2007

WSB-TV (Atlanta): A local woman says she found a razor in her cup of Popeye's Cajun Rice — bought at a restaurant location in downtown Atlanta. Harriet Clay…

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Report on QSR industry in the U.K. launched

January 17, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has launched its report, "Fast Food in the United Kingdom", a detailed analysis of market size and segmentation…

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Sweet sophistication

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

QSRs are updating their image to target a new kind of consumer.

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McDonald's global comps continue to climb

January 16, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. reported solid increases in global and domestic comparable-store sales for December, the fourth quarter and fiscal year…

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Fast-food chains target Muslim population

January 16, 2007

Bradenton Herald: Fast-food operators across the globe are trying to reach the Muslim population through the offering of halal — the Islamic analog of kosher…

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Jack in the Box unveils Chocolate Oreo Cookie Shake

January 15, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants is blending bits of Oreo cookies with real vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup to make the Chocolate Oreo Cookie…

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Hardee's launches new Monster Biscuit

January 15, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's announced Jan. 16 the launch of its newest creation, the Monster Biscuit, a sequel to its Monster Thickburger that was introduced in…

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Burgerville to use cage-free chicken eggs

January 15, 2007

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville menu breakfast items will now feature eggs produced by cage free hens. According to a news release, Burgerville will get the…

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Two Burger King workers slain during shift

January 14, 2007

Southeast Missourian: Two Burger King employees in a northeast Illinois town were found dead early Saturday inside the fast-food restaurant. Preliminary…

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