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Burger King describes QSR as 'counter-cyclical'
January 24, 2008
Reuters: Burger King Holdings Inc. has said the QSR industry is well positioned to buck the economic downturn. The industry is "counter-cyclical," chief…
read nowKFC Foundation to reward Colonel's Scholars
January 23, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation, an independent non-profit foundation established by KFC, is searching for 2008's KFC Colonel's…
read nowDunkin' Donuts launches YouTube channel
January 23, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts recently launched a Dunkin' Donuts brand channel on YouTube, the online video community that allows people to discover, watch…
read nowMcDonald's to give $15,000 to P.E. programs
January 23, 2008
PHILADELPHIA — McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region Inc. has announced the kickoff of the 2008 McDonald's Go Active! Academic Awards…
read nowChurch's Chicken, Coca-Cola sign multiyear deal
January 23, 2008
ATLANTA — Church's Chicken has announced a multiyear renewal of its existing beverage contract with The Coca-Cola Co. Under the terms of the agreement…
read now2007 brought 91 Del Taco, Captain D's deals
January 22, 2008
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Sagittarius Brands, parent company of the Captain D's and Del Taco restaurant chains, signed business deals in 2007 for the opening of…
read nowNYC approves calorie-count requirement
January 21, 2008
The Associated Press: The New York City Board of Health voted Jan. 22 to revive a plan to force chains to post calorie counts on menu boards effective March…
read nowKFC launches Hot Wings via charity offer
January 21, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To spotlight its Hot Wings menu item, KFC will donate $260,000 to charity in the name of the first player or performer who does the Chicken…
read nowStudy: Fast-food density affects obesity
January 20, 2008
HealthDay News: People who live in neighborhoods with more fast-food restaurants are more likely to be obese than are people who live near more full-service…
read nowHardee's returns Hillshire Farm smoked sausage
January 20, 2008
ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has returned the Hillshire Farm smoked sausage link for a limited time. The Smoked Sausage Biscuit is made using a split Hillshire Farm…
read nowKFC serving Chinese breakfast favorite
January 20, 2008
China Daily: KFC has begun serving youtiao, a quintessential Chinese breakfast food, in all of its restaurants in China as another step to localize its menu.
read nowBritain to unveil plans to curb QSRs near schools
January 20, 2008
The Observer: The British government will launch a strategy Jan. 23 to curb the spread of fast-food outlets near schools and halt the country's levels of…
read nowDunkin' Brands names new senior director
January 17, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Cirabel Lardizabal Olson will join the company in…
read nowMcDonald's withdraws ads from Fla. report cards
January 17, 2008
AdAge.com: McDonald's Corp. has voluntarily pulled its sponsorship from report-card covers in Seminole County, Fla., public schools after parental complaints.
read nowBurger King names VP of inclusion, talent management
January 16, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has appointed Robert Perkins as vice president, inclusion and talent management, the company announced. In this newly created…
read nowMcDonald's plans $2 billion in '08 capital spending
January 16, 2008
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. forecasts capital spending of about $2 billion in 2008, split between new restaurants and renovation of existing ones, according to…
read nowPublic vigil planned for Carl's Jr. founder
January 16, 2008
CBS: A public vigil and rosary service will be held Jan. 18 for Carl Karcher, the founder of the Carl's Jr. chain, who died Jan. 11 at age 90. The vigil and…
read nowDunkin' Brands realigns, names brand leaders
January 16, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands Inc. has announced a realignment of its organizational structure by combining the U.S. and international teams for its Dunkin…
read nowMcDonald's to test chicken for breakfast menu
January 16, 2008
The Chicago Tribune: Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's Corp. will offer a chicken biscuit breakfast sandwich in its nearly 14,000 U.S. stores in a few months…
read nowQSRs capture bigger slice of breakfast
January 16, 2008
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Breakfast is expanding at fast-food restaurants in both foot traffic and revenue because of the needs of time-crunched…
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