Sun Capital affiliate acquires Boston Market

August 27, 2007

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Sun Capital Partners Inc. has announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Boston Market Corp., a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp. Terms…

CKE announces $100 million increase in term loan

August 27, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has amended its credit facility, increasing the amount of its term loan by $100 million to…

KFC unveils $2.99 Deals via aroma-focused product placement

August 27, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To market the launch of its $2.99 Deals, Kentucky Fried Chicken conducted an aroma-based pilot, sending the meals on mail carts in offices…

Hardee's voted best fast-food restaurant

August 26, 2007

ST. LOUIS — According to Citysearch.com's annual "Best Of" poll, Hardee's was voted the No. 1 fast-food restaurant by voters in 13 cities: Indianapolis, St.

Cold Stone seeks sleek image in Japan

August 26, 2007

The Wall Street Journal Online: Cold Stone Creamery is trying to convey a fashionable image in Japan. The company is giving out samples in upscale shopping…

Dunkin' Donuts to go trans-fat free

August 26, 2007

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all its menu offerings nationwide, including its signature doughnuts, will contain zero grams trans fat by…

Mid-Atlantic Expo to offer attendee events, programs

August 26, 2007

Exhibitors are the show at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, but several side acts will compete for the attention of between 8,000 and…

Burger King comps increase

August 23, 2007

MIAMI — Comparable-store sales for Burger King Holdings Inc. rose 3.4 percent for the 2007 fiscal year ended June 30. The company reported worldwide…

Dunkin' Donuts plans Pittsburgh expansion

August 23, 2007

Pittsburgh Business Times: Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open 105 new restaurants in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pa., in the…

Krispy Kreme to realign operations

August 23, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced a proposed operational realignment — both for its franchise and company-owned locations. The…

KFC marks 500 million Snackers

August 23, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken celebrated the milestone sale of its 500 millionth KFC Snacker. Customer Lori Kowalewski of Grand Rapids, Mich., was…

Hormel Foods acquires Burke Corp.

August 22, 2007

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corp. has announced it has purchased privately held Burke Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of pizza toppings and other fully…

Carl's Jr. intros Patty Melt Burger

August 22, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Carl's Jr. has introduced a new Patty Melt Burger. The burger will be made like a classic diner-style patty melt, with a charbroiled…

Church's Chicken partners with Mirus

August 22, 2007

HOUSTON — Church's Chicken has selected MIRUS for its exception-based restaurant management service.   The Mirus service will be available to 250 corporate…

Popeyes parent's profit up in Q2

August 22, 2007

Atlanta Business Chronicle: AFC Enterprises Inc., the Atlanta-based owner and franchiser of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, recorded a 29-percent jump in…

Burger toppings take a twist

As customers search for unique tastes, restaurants create new topping combinations to satisfy them.

McDonald's coffee gains traction

August 21, 2007

The (Chicago) Daily Southtown: The introduction of premium coffees at McDonald's has helped drive McDonald's same-store sales up 4.3 percent in July…

Wendy's breakfast expansion continues

August 21, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has announced it has crossed the 500th-store milestone in the continuing expansion of its new breakfast menu.   A number of new…

Big Mac celebrates 40 years

August 21, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's Corp. has marked 40 years of serving the Big Mac sandwich.    Jim "MJ" Delligatti, 89, one of the earliest franchisees of…

Comps up at CKE

August 21, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at Carl's Jr. restaurants rose 2.6 percent for the four-week period ended Aug. 13, compared with a same-store sales…