Food & Beverage News & Media

Court: BK franchisee made harassment reporting difficult

November 11, 2007

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A federal appeals court has ruled that V&J Foods Inc. made it hard for a 16-year-old girl to report that her manager…

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Taco John's returns Nachos Navidad

November 11, 2007

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Taco John's has brought back its Nachos Navidad promotion for the 12th consecutive year. A portion of the sales of Taco John's seasonal…

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McDonald's to add new breakfast burrito

November 11, 2007

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp. will introduce its first new breakfast sandwich since 2003, the McSkillet Burrito, to increase sales and counter efforts by…

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SCA Tissue named Top 10 SYSCO supplier

November 8, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — For the third consecutive year, SCA Tissue was named a Top 10 supplier by SYSCO Corp. and presented with a 2007 Gold Level Supplier Award at…

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McDonald's, Kenexa partner to customize recruitment

November 8, 2007

LONDON and WAYNE, Pa. — Kenexa has announced it has been selected by McDonald's to design a customized assessment for the recruitment of its U.K. and Northern…

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Cheesecake recipe wins Krispy Kreme contest

November 7, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. and Taste of the South magazine have announced the winner of The Ultimate Krispy Kreme Recipe Contest. …

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KFC to launch NYC campaign for new strips

November 7, 2007

SEATTLE — KFC will launch its new Triple Dip Strips through a New York City campaign Nov. 9, 2007. The Triple Dip Strips Truck — a 12-foot illuminated truck…

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McDonald's global comps rise 6.9% in Oct.

November 7, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 6.9 percent in October, the company announced. Systemwide sales for…

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Captain D's sets sights on San Antonio

November 6, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood Kitchen is looking to expand to San Antonio, Texas. "San Antonio is an ideal market for Captain D's. San Antonio…

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Fla. tomato growers decline participation in labor deals

November 6, 2007

MAITLAND, Fla. — "Penny-per-pound" deals involving Yum Brands and McDonald's will not be executed and are considered moot, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange…

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Sermon leads to arrest in Subway robbery

November 5, 2007

The Associated Press: A Subway sandwich shop at the True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, N.Y., was robbed at gunpoint Nov. 2, 2007, causing the following…

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Phillip Rudolph joins Jack in the Box

November 5, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Phillip H. Rudolph has joined Jack in the Box Inc. as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, the company has announced. …

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Baskin-Robbins intros holiday treats

November 5, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has launched eight new seasonal cakes and flavors available through the end of December 2007. The new offerings include: Candy…

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BK names president of Latin America region

November 5, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has announced the appointment of Armando Jacomino as president of the Latin America region. Jacomino will continue the company's…

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Taco Bueno signs deal for Ky., Ind. stores

November 5, 2007

DALLAS — Taco Bueno has entered into an agreement with Louisville, Ky.-based Bueno Development Group Louisville LLC and Dallas real-estate developer Clint…

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BK posts strong 1Q comps, revenues

November 4, 2007

MIAMI — Worldwide comparable sales at Burger King Holdings Inc. were up 5.9 percent in the first quarter of 2008, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of…

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Dunkin' chairman to discuss brand transformation

November 4, 2007

DETROIT — The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host Jon Luther, chairman and CEO of Dunkin' Brands Inc., on Nov. 7, 2007. The meeting will be held at noon at…

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Dunkin' Donuts celebrates Mich. military

November 1, 2007

DETROIT — Dunkin' Donuts will celebrate its second annual Military Appreciation Day in Michigan, the company has announced. For 24 hours Nov. 8, 2007…

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McDonald's celebrates Nat'l Family Literacy Day

October 31, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Southern California McDonald's restaurants joined forces with the National Center for Family Literacy to celebrate National Family Literacy Day…

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IPC to share experience on webinar

October 31, 2007

KENDALL, Fla. — George Labelle, chief information officer for Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) for Subway, will be the featured speaker of a free…

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