Food & Beverage News & Media

BK launches Crown Card promotion

November 19, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King has launched its "Fill Every Appetite on Your List" Crown Card promotion at restaurants for the holiday season. Each BK Crown Card…

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Burglar busted for cooking burgers

November 18, 2007

Ventura County Star: A Santa Paula, Calif., man was arrested Nov. 18 after breaking into a Carl's Jr. restaurant. Ruben Manzano, 19, told police he was hungry…

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McDonald's plans full-scale beverage blitz

November 15, 2007

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. plans to move full-scale into the premium beverage business, rolling out specialty coffees, smoothies, frappes and iced tea…

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Pollo Campero teams up with Wal-Mart

November 15, 2007

DALLAS — Campero USA, the U.S. division of Latin American chicken chain Pollo Campero, has announced a new tenant/landlord relationship with Wal-Mart Stores…

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Del Taco burrito sales to aid fire relief efforts

November 15, 2007

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco will donate to fire relief efforts 25 cents from the sale of each Spicy Chicken Burrito sold until Christmas, company officials…

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Del Taco burrito sales to aid fire relief efforts

November 15, 2007

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco will donate to fire relief efforts 25 cents from the sale of each Spicy Chicken Burrito sold until Christmas, company officials…

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Philly-style burger wins Wendy's contest

November 15, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — The Philly Style Hoagie Burger is the winner of the "Build Wendy's New Burger" contest, designed to create a new addition to the fast-food…

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Jack in the Box reports record 2007 profit

November 15, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box company restaurants increased 5.2 percent in the fourth quarter compared to a 5.9 percent increase during the…

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DQ launches gift-card promo

November 14, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has launched its first gift-card promotion, titled Share DQ Joy. By visiting www.sharedqjoy.com, consumers will be able to view…

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Culver's signs with Marc for creative, media

November 14, 2007

Adweek: Culver's has hired Marc USA in Chicago for its creative, media and public-relations duties. Marc's work will begin in the spring with TV, radio…

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Popeyes 3Q comps down

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 7, 2007. …

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Chick-fil-A cows grace 2008 calendar

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — The 11th edition of Chick-fil-A's calendar features its "Eat Mor Chikin" cows as musical stars. Highlights include Junior Double-Cheese Jr.

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CKE reports positive third-quarter comps

November 14, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales increased 2.7 percent at Hardee's and 0.7 percent at Carl's Jr. company-owned restaurants for the third quarter ended…

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KFC offers presidency to Colbert

November 13, 2007

WHAS 11 (Louisville, Ky.): KFC has extended an invitation to Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert to be president for a day at its Louisville headquarters. …

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Subway Eco-Store opens in Florida

November 13, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — The first Subway Eco-Store has opened in Kissimmee, Fla. Elements of the store include high-efficiency HVAC systems, remote condensing units…

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DQ, U of M announce stadium sponsorship

November 13, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has become the latest sponsor of the University of Minnesota's new TCF Bank Stadium with a $2.5 million sponsorship. The stadium's…

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McDonald's to sell more restaurants to franchisees

November 13, 2007

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. will sell up to 21 percent — or 1,000 to 1,500 — of its company-owned restaurants to franchisees over the next three years. The…

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Hardee's returns Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger

November 12, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has returned the Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger to its menu. "The Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger was a favorite among young hungry guys…

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Wendy's to give away 100 million songs

November 12, 2007

Puget Sound Business Journal: Wendy's International Inc. will give away 100 million songs from the Rhapsody digital music site, the company has announced. …

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Hong Kong McDonald's official charged in bribery case

November 12, 2007

The Canadian Press: The managing director of McDonald's Hong Kong operations has been charged with taking bribes from a food supplier. Lau Si-sing allegedly…

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