Law firms announce investigation of CKE acquisition

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February 28, 2010

Several law firms have announced investigations into the recent announcement of the proposed sale of CKE Restaurants Inc. to private equity firm Thomas H. Lee…

THL Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants

February 25, 2010

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a new owner. Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private-equity firm that was part of a buyout group in a takeover of Dunkin' Brands in…

THL Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants

February 25, 2010

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have a new owner. Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private-equity firm that was part of a buyout group in a takeover of Dunkin' Brands in…

McDonald's celebrates 20th anniversary in Russia

January 31, 2010

As Burger King celebrates its first store opening in Russia, McDonald's is honoring its 20th anniversary in the country, one that has become the chain's…

Taco Bueno partners with Buxton for network optimization

January 31, 2010

Taco Bueno Restaurants Inc. has formed a partnership with Buxtom, a customer analytics firm, to assist with the restaurant's market expansion and analytics…

McDonald's celebrates 20th anniversary in Russia

January 31, 2010

As Burger King celebrates its first store opening in Russia, McDonald's is honoring its 20th anniversary in the country, one that has become the chain's…

Taco Bueno partners with Buxton for network optimization

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January 31, 2010

Taco Bueno Restaurants Inc. has formed a partnership with Buxtom, a customer analytics firm, to assist with the restaurant's market expansion and analytics…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

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January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

McDonald's to put 'pedal to the metal' on value positioning

January 24, 2010

McDonald's will continue its emphasis on value as it expects the challenging economic environment to continue, with January U.S. sales expected to remain flat…

McDonald's to put 'pedal to the metal' on value positioning

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January 24, 2010

McDonald's will continue its emphasis on value as it expects the challenging economic environment to continue, with January U.S. sales expected to remain flat…

NRA forecast: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

NRA forecast: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

Sagittarius Brands puts Captain D's on the market

January 13, 2010

Sagittarius Brands has put its Captain D's Seafood Kitchen brand up for sale, company spokeman Ronald Roberts confirmed today.   "Sagittarius Brands has made…

Sagittarius Brands puts Captain D's on the market

January 13, 2010

Sagittarius Brands has put its Captain D's Seafood Kitchen brand up for sale, company spokeman Ronald Roberts confirmed today.   "Sagittarius Brands has made…

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

QSRs announce participation at Cowen Conference

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January 7, 2010

The following quick-service companies will present at the upcoming Cowen and Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin Times Square in New York, held…

Smoothie King's 2009 growth recognized

December 13, 2009

Despite a down economy and a dismal year for foodservice franchising, Smoothie King expanded during 2009 - and racked up four key awards this week from opinion…

Smoothie King's 2009 growth recognized

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December 13, 2009

Despite a down economy and a dismal year for foodservice franchising, Smoothie King expanded during 2009 - and racked up four key awards this week from opinion…

Fla. developer sues Subway's DeLuca for breach of contract in business deal

December 3, 2009

Developer Anthony V. Pugliese III has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against Subway co-founder and president Fred DeLuca for breach of contract in a business deal…