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Survey: U.K. 'leading fast-food nation'
January 2, 2008
The Press Association: The United Kingdom is the world's leading fast-food nation, according to a survey conducted by BBC World and market research firm…
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Chick-fil-A hosts online video contest
January 1, 2008
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A and social media company Vitrue have launched the "Biggest Chick-fil-A Fan" video contest and social media Web site at…
read nowSubway to offer online food safety courses
January 1, 2008
MILFORD, Conn. — Subway is offering online ServSafe Food Safety Training and Certification courses for its franchisees and their staff, the company announced.
read nowGrenade found at S.C. Hardee's
January 1, 2008
WIStv (West Columbia, S.C.): Authorities say a grenade found at a Hardee's in West Columbia, S.C. was not a toy. The bottom of the grenade has been resealed…
read nowAnalyst: Wendy's turnaround stalling
January 1, 2008
Forbes: A Lehman Brothers analyst has said Wendy's International Inc. is struggling to turn its business around, despite a consumer environment that should…
read nowWendy's worker charged with identity theft
December 27, 2007
CBS2 (Chicago): A woman who worked at a suburban Chicago Wendy's restaurant has been charged in a credit-card scam. Authorities say 18-year-old Tina Swopes…
read nowBluetooth device thwarts Wendy's robbery
December 27, 2007
The Columbus Dispatch: A man holding employees gunpoint at a Wendy's in Columbus, Ohio, said he would shoot anyone who answered the phone. But his screams…
read nowHealth Canada: Burger King leads in trans fats
December 25, 2007
The Canadian Press: Health Canada's testing of prepackaged foods and selected restaurant meals found that Burger King had the highest levels of trans fat. …
read nowUtah family wins KFC decorating contest
December 25, 2007
The Salt Lake Tribune: The Holdman family of Pleasant Grove, Utah, has been awarded first prize in the KFC Festive Fanatics contest for its display of 45,00…
read nowMcDonald's conducts 'green' experiments
December 25, 2007
Reuters: McDonald's Corp. is testing ways to reduce the impact its 31,000-plus restaurants have on the world's resources. The chain is trying out many…
read nowN.C. McDonald's charges $1 for water
December 19, 2007
WRAL (Raleigh, N.C.): A McDonald's restaurant in Wilson, N.C., is charging $1 for a small cup of water, making it the same price as a large iced tea.
read nowBurger King plans Asian expansion
December 19, 2007
Reuters: Burger King is planning an expansion into Asia in the next five years. The chain hopes to open as many as 300 outlets across China, says chief…
read nowTaco Bell to roll out Fresco Menu
December 19, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is rolling out its new Fresco Menu, offering nine Mexican-inspired menu items each with less than nine grams of fat, at…
read nowMcDonald's reveals singing contest finalists
December 18, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — People from around the world cast more than 46,000 online votes to select 14 McDonald's restaurant workers as Voice of McDonald's II…
read nowTriarc to sell interest in Deerfield & Company
December 18, 2007
ATLANTA — Triarc Companies Inc. has announced that Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp. will acquire Deerfield & Company LLC, a Chicago-based fixed income asset…
read nowWendy's launches Stack Attack
December 18, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has announced its national roll out of its new 99 cent double cheeseburger — the Stack Attack. The launch of the Stack Attack is…
read nowMcDonald's plans 120 restaurants in China in '08
December 18, 2007
TradingMarkets: McDonald's Corp. plans to open 120 restaurants in China in 2008, half of which will be in the southern Chinese Province of Guangdong, said…
read nowNev., Ariz. to lead '08 restaurant growth
December 17, 2007
Phoenix Business Journal: Arizonans will spend almost $8.4 billion in 2008 at bars, restaurants and commercial venues, according to the Arizona Restaurant…
read nowStudy examines Australians' fast-food habits
December 17, 2007
ScienceAlert: An Australian study questions whether more should be done to promote healthier fast food instead of trying to prevent people from eating it…
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