Burger/Steak/BBQ News & Media

Former employee sues Wendy's for sexual harassment

December 17, 2006

News Day: A former Wendy's employee is suing the company for sexual harassment. The woman said she was sexually harassed by one of her managers after having a…

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McDonald's employee steals $2,000 in credit cards

December 17, 2006

The Citizen: A New Hampshire McDonald's employee was arrested for allegedly stealing customers' credit-card numbers. Police said the drive-thru worker…

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Burger King goes to Japan

December 14, 2006

MIAMI — Burger King Corporation has awarded exclusive development rights for Japan to Burger King Japan Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Lotte Co. Ltd. and…

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McDonald's Arch Card makes fashion statement in New York

December 12, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Arch Card made a stylish statement in New York City Dec. 13 as McDonald's hosted the 'load it, gift it, love it...now wear it…

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Sonic Drive-In becomes first sponsor of NASHVILLE STAR

December 7, 2006

NEW YORK — The USA Network and Sonic Drive-In have teamed up for a multimedia co-branded marketing partnership. The campaign debuts Jan. 11 during USA…

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McDonald's Nov. comps up 6.2%

December 7, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — November was a good month for the world's largest restaurant chain. "McDonald's ongoing emphasis on delivering a superior customer…

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Jack adds self-service kiosks

December 5, 2006

San Diego Business Journal: Three Jack in the Box restaurants have added touchscreen ordering kiosks from EMN8. According to analysts, most big chains are…

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Burger King wins retail development award in Europe

December 5, 2006

MIAMI — The International Market for Retail Real Estate, a European organization known as MAPIC, honored Burger King with its highest honor at the…

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Slain manager's family sues Burger King

December 5, 2006

NBC5: The family of a deceased Burger King manager filed a wrongful death lawsuit Dec. 5. Police said the manager was murdered late November in a Chicago…

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N.Z. labor union beats McDonald's

December 4, 2006

TVNZ: Workers at New Zealand McDonald's restaurants have secured a pay rise ahead of Christmas. After an 18-month fight, McDonald's has settled on new pay…

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Jack in the Box honors top-performing franchisees

December 3, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box recently honored its top franchisee performers at the company's annual meeting held in San Diego. Highest Sales Volume – Wayne…

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McDonald's struggles to find oil substitute

November 30, 2006

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. might not be able to meet New York City's proposed deadline for eliminating trans-fats in its cooking oils, Councilman Peter…

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Yum! Brands expects 2007 U.S. comps to increase 2-3%

November 30, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With the new year just around the corner, Yum! Brands expects a promising 2007. The franchisor of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, Long John…

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Friendly's shares holiday cheer with Easter Seals

November 29, 2006

CHICAGO — Friendly Ice Cream Corporation will spread extra holiday cheer to families living with disabilities by launching a limited-time holiday season…

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CKE Restaurants assumes control of Georgia market

November 29, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. announced the October acquisition of 14 Hardee's restaurants in its Georgia market. According to a news release…

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McDonald's to sell St. Louis Cardinals DVDs

November 29, 2006

St. Louis Business Journal: McDonald's struck a deal with the 2006 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals to serve as the primary outlet for selling the…

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PETA to protest Burger King's first shareholder meeting

November 28, 2006

MIAMI — PETA said it will use its position as a Burger King stockholder to address the Miami-based the company's shareholders, board members and executives…

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Burger King franchisee sets IPO terms

November 27, 2006

The Associated Press: Underwriters for Carrols Holdings Corp., the largest franchisee of Burger King Holdings Inc., has set the terms of its pending initial…

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Woman claims she found worm in McDonald's burger

November 27, 2006

Associated Press: A 70-year-old woman says a McDonald's hamburger was infected with at least one worm. The woman filed a lawsuit against McDonald's earlier…

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QSRs vie for China

November 26, 2006

Reuters: From octopus Pizza Hut pies to spicy Quarter Pounder hamburgers, U.S. fast food is undergoing major changes in China as restaurant titans like Yum…

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