Yum! 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…

KFC being sued by consumer group

June 12, 2006

Fox News: A U.S. consumer group sued the operator of the KFC fried chicken restaurant chain on Tuesday to try and force it to stop it from frying foods in an…

Wendy'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…

Chicken Shack celebrates 50 years with 1950s pricing

May 24, 2006

WARREN, Mich. — The Chicken Shack chain of restaurants will celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 6 with 1950s pricing.   For one day, a four-piece broasted…

White Castle rolls out garlic cheese LTO

May 24, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Beginning May 28, Roasted Garlic Cheese slices will make their way back to White Castle's menu for a limited time. According to a news…

Yum! Brands sponsors Macro Andretti

May 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Just weeks after its historic presenting sponsorship of the 132nd Kentucky Derby, Yum! Brands is now backing the Indy 500 car driven by…

AFC (Popeyes) same-store sales increase 6.1% for Q1

May 23, 2006

ATLANTA —  AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its first quarter ended April 16. …

KFC offers recording deal to American Idol runner-up

May 22, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As one of television's hottest reality shows prepares to declare this year's musical super star, KFC announced that it will offer the…

El Pollo Loco files with SEC

May 8, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed…

Church's Chicken announces top markets

May 7, 2006

ATLANTA — At Church's Chicken's recent franchise convention in Las Vegas, chief executive Harsha Agadi announced the highest performing markets. According to…

The health insurance headache

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Yum! Brands debuts network T.V. advertising

May 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., the parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, announced that it will debut its…

Checkers Drive-in helps U.S. military

May 3, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. — Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. announced it is teaming up with America Supports You and Operation Gratitude to send care packages to U.S.

Kahala Corp. creates new cafe

May 2, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Kahala Corp., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor ("Company"), announced that it has launched its 11th quick-service restaurant concept …

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T.V. plastic surgeon to promote Carl's Jr. chicken sandwich

April 27, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. —Dr. Robert Rey, of E! Entertainment Television's plastic surgery reality show Dr. 90210, will promote Carl's Jr.'s new chicken sandwich.…

Wendy's Q1 sales down

April 26, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's first-quarter earnings were down slightly. The company said its quarterly earnings declined after lower-than-expected sales at its…

Yum profits surge

April 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast-food giant Yum Brands Inc. reported an 11 percent gain in first-quarter profit, led by strong growth in U.S. operations and higher…

Wendy's appoints new COO

April 23, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced it has named Dave Near as chief operations officer, a new position for the chain.   Near will be…

U.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says

April 19, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…