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Regional Dairy Queen marketing account moves to Portland agency
June 19, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore. — International Dairy Queen of Minneapolis announced that effective June 1, MBT Marketing Communications Inc. of Portland, Ore., was retained…
read nowCheckers / Rally's wins American Business award for best executive
June 18, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has won a Stevie Award for Best Executive 2006 from the American Business Awards (ABA), a national…
read nowCheckers Drive-In shareholders approve merger; company to go private
June 15, 2006
TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. said its shareholders voted in favor of merging with Taxi Holdings Corp., an affiliate of Wellspring Capital…
read nowMcDonald's earns Equal Opportunity award
June 14, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corporation received the distinguished "Freedom to Compete" Award by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in…
read nowWendy's appoints executive vice president of restaurant services
June 13, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. appointed Ed Choe as the executive vice president of restaurant services, effective immediately. The company said…
read nowBurger King Corporation appoints new president of North America
June 13, 2006
MIAMI — Chuck Fallon has joined Burger King as president of North America, the company said June 14. John W. Chidsey, Burger King Corporation's chief…
read nowYum! Brands ranked in top 40 for diversity
June 12, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has been named one of BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine's "40 Best Companies for Diversity" for its comprehensive results across…
read nowJack in the Box adds LTOs for summer
June 11, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is offering a new Del Monte Fresh Fruit Cup, a limited-time offer (LTO) for the summer. According to a news release, Jack's…
read nowBack Yard Burgers rejects Cherokee Advisors proposal to buy
June 11, 2006
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. turned down an offer from Cherokee Advisors LLC to buy the restaurant chain. Back Yard chairman Lattimore Michael said…
read nowMcDonald's sponsors 2006 FIFA World Cup
June 8, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — As a worldwide sponsor and official partner of the FIFA World Cup, McDonald's is bringing the world's passion for football to life as part…
read nowMcDonald's May same-store sales rise
June 7, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. said global system-wide sales rose 6.2 percent in May, while total worldwide same-store sales were up 4.5 percent. The…
read nowWendy's cuts trans-fats with new cooking oil
June 7, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — In a move that significantly reduces trans-fatty acids (TFAs) on its menu, Wendy's is making the switch to non-hydrogenated cooking oil for its…
read nowWife of Carl's Jr. founder dies
June 6, 2006
NEW YORK — Margaret Heinz Karcher, wife of Carl Karcher, who founded Carl's Jr., died from liver cancer June 6. She was 91. She served on the board of…
read nowMcDonald's to expand in China
June 5, 2006
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is aiming for 10 percent annual sales growth in China over the next five years despite stiff competition from Yum! Brands KFC.
read nowWhite Castle to celebrate at World of Coca-Cola
June 5, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle and Coca-Cola are celebrating 85 years of history with an interactive White Castle exhibit at World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. …
read nowJack in the Box offers '50s flair
June 5, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants are featuring the Diner Melt Combo, a modern take on classic favorites: patty melts and malts. According to a news…
read nowTrian Partners purchase larger share of Wendy's
June 1, 2006
Columbus Business Journal: New York-based Trian Partners General Partnership LP and several related entities said in a Securities and Exchange Commission…
read nowQSRs are not ready for self service
May 31, 2006
Chicago Tribune: Shoppers can buy gas, check in for a flight or scan their own groceries without the help of a clerk, but the self-serve kiosks…
read nowCKE Restaurants post strong Q1
May 30, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants credited its new premium menu items for its strong first-quarter sales. According to a news release, Carl's Jr. and…
read nowBurger King Holdings retires $350 million debt
May 29, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. announced that it has retired $350 million in debt, following its initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock…
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