Yum! Brands again one of Black Enterprise's 40 Best in Diversity

June 24, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the fourth consecutive year, Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of A&W All-American Food, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco…

Quick-serve menus cross international borders

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Menu items indicate tastes of a region.

Kabuli Grill opens fifth Canada restaurant

March 27, 2007

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada —  Kabuli Grill Ltd., a quick-service concept serving Indian food, has opened its fifth restaurant in Western Canada. The newest…

New Zealanders new love: fast food

March 13, 2007

Stuff.co.nz: New Zealanders are developing a growing love affair with fast food, with sales reaching $103 million in January. Figures issued yesterday show…

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…

Taco Bell intros Nacho Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito

August 7, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is rolling out a new item named the Nacho Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito. According to a news release, the burrito combines a choice…

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…

McDonald's distinguishes kosher restaurants

March 13, 2006

JERUSALEM — McDonald's is going to distinguish its kosher restaurants with the blue and white colors of Israel's flag in 14 restaurants in Israel. The move is…

Good traffic, but less spending expected in slowing economy

Every segment of the restaurant industry will feel the impact of reduced spending, but experts believe that the quick-service segment will suffer the least for…

Mexican quick-service restaurant expands nationally

October 11, 2005

Taco Bueno adds Central States Bueno, Llc. to its growing list of new franchisees, planning more growth in Kansas and Nebraska. Mexican quick-service…

Ark Restaurants announces declaration of dividend

October 10, 2005

10/11/2005 1:11:07 PM NEW YORK, Oct 11, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) announced today that the Board of Directors declared its regular…

Trimaran Capital Partners agrees to acquire El Pollo Loco

September 28, 2005

IRVINE, Calif. & NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Trimaran Capital Partners announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase El…

Multi-Branding offers all-in-one eats

February 1, 2003

It's lunchtime and you're weighing the choices: chicken or a taco? Now you can have both, at the same location -- and grab a root beer float to wash it all…