November 16, 2006
Fox News: Burger King should yank an ad campaign for its monster XXL burger because it violates a Spanish initiative against obesity, the Health Ministry said…
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OAK BROOK, Ill. — World Children's Day at McDonald's, the company's largest annual fundraiser for children, turned 5 Nov. 17. Entertainers, musicians…
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. announced a new line of burgers: the Philly Cheesesteak Burgers. The burgers offer thinly sliced steak and a juicy…
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SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. announced that George Fellows has joined the company's board of directors. Fellows is president, chief executive and board…
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. reported its third quarter ended Nov. 9, 2006. Carl's Jr. comps were up 6.2 percent while Hardee's same-store…
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SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is offering Pumpkin Pie and Egg Nog shakes. With the purchase of the shakes, guests can receive free Holiday Antenna Balls. …
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Associated Press: Two police officers sued Burger King Corp., claiming they were served hamburgers that had been sprinkled with marijuana. The lawsuit says…
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CHICAGO — The leaders of Wendy's franchisee community voiced their support for Kerrii Anderson, who was named last week (state the date) as president and…
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SEOUL — McDonald's Korea has opened a flagship restaurant north of Seoul. According to a news release, the restaurant in the city of Pocheon is 3,300-square…
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SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is rolling out Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. The new offering features mozzarella cheese coated in herb-and-spice breading, fried…
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Wendy's reported decent sales for the October period ending Nov. 5, 2006. October same-store sales at Wendy's franchised restaurants increased 0.8 percent.
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OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's reported solid comps for October. The company credited breakfast and new promotions for a 5.5 percent system-wide increase in…
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The Scotsman: McDonald's new cooking oil will have a maximum trans-fat content of 2 percent and a maximum saturated fat content of 12 percent. It will "reduce…
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Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is not satisfied with how its fast-food restaurants are performing in China but is content to grow slower there than it has…
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SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants are offering guests an easier, quicker way to pay. New contactless card readers are being installed at all company…
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WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has named vice president Eric Gatoff its new chief executive officer, to replace Howard Lorber, who was appointed…
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants is taking the Mint Chip Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes & Malts systemwide at Hardee's and Carl's Jr. The new Mint…
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OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. announced that AKQA, a leading interactive marketing agency, is joining its marketing roster to help lead McDonald's global…
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ATLANTA — NCR Corp. announced that an Arby's franchisee, The Winning Team Inc., has deployed NCR RealPOS terminals in its 34 restaurant locations throughout…
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McDonald's is brining back the restaurant industry's most-popular limited-time offer, the McRib. For nearly a quarter century, the sandwich has developed…
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