FDA hydrolyzed vegetable protein recall grows in scale

March 9, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of many products containing a substance referred to as hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

FDA hydrolyzed vegetable protein recall grows in scale

March 9, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of many products containing a substance referred to as hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

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March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Jack in the Box moves to new fries

March 8, 2010

Jack in the Box is replacing its natural-cut fries with a crispier version, the company has announced. The new french fries will roll out across the system…

Burger King comps impacted by winter weather

March 8, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that U.S. and Canada segment same-sales were severely impacted during the months of January and February 2010 by…

Jack in the Box moves to new fries

March 8, 2010

Jack in the Box is replacing its natural-cut fries with a crispier version, the company has announced. The new french fries will roll out across the system…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

McDonald's February comps up 4.8%

March 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in February. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 0.6 percent…

Burger King franchisees withdraw soda rebates suit

March 7, 2010

The National Franchisee Association, which represents a large portion of U.S. Burger King franchisees, has settled its class action lawsuits against Burger…

McDonald's February comps up 4.8%

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March 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in February. Performance by segment was as follows: United States up 0.6 percent…

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Tim Hortons lays out aggressive growth plans

March 4, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc.outlined its growth plans — which include 900 new North American locations over the next three years — at its investor conference today.   The…

Menu engineering 101

A restaurant consultant offers the secrets of money-making menu design.

Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Tim Hortons lays out aggressive growth plans

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March 4, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc.outlined its growth plans — which include 900 new North American locations over the next three years — at its investor conference today.   The…

Menu engineering 101

A restaurant consultant offers the secrets of money-making menu design.

KFC uses athletes to test branded grips

March 3, 2010

Fla. tomato supply should pick up by April

March 3, 2010

Florida's fresh tomato production should pick up by April as growers in southern Florida begin harvesting a new crop, according to the Wall Street Journal. Bad…