Wendy's preps for job cuts

May 12, 2008

Houston Chronicle: Employees of Wendy's International Inc. should prepare for job cuts as the acquisition of the hamburger chain by Arby's owner Triarc Cos.

McDonald's specialty coffee off to a slow start

May 12, 2008

Crain's Chicago Business: Sales of McDonald's specialty coffee has been soft in two initial test markets — Michigan and Kansas City, Mo. — according to…

Wendy's owner fined $50K over worker pay

May 12, 2008

Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Mass.): A company that operated 13 Wendy's restaurants in Western Massachusetts has been fined $50,000 for failing to pay wages to…

Taco Maker inks Wal-Mart deal

May 12, 2008

OGDEN, Utah — Mexican QSR chain The Taco Maker has signed a deal to begin franchising in Wal-Mart stores across the United States.   The Taco Maker is the…

Specialty coffee show brews a host of ideas

Conference offers tips on capturing retail success.

Triarc loss tops $67 million

May 11, 2008

Atlanta — Comparable-store sales at Arby's restaurants operated by Triarc Co. Inc. rose 0.4 percent in the 2009 first quarter ended March 30, the company has…

Jack in the Box rolls out Kona Coffee Shake

May 11, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants have introduced a Kona Coffee Shake, which features vanilla ice cream blended with the flavor of Kona coffee and topped…

Dairy Queen tests Sweet Deals

May 8, 2008

Kentucky.com: A mix-and-match value menu that includes desserts is being tested at 35 DQ Grill & Chill and Dairy Queen locations throughout Kentucky. The…

McDonald's U.S. comps up 2%

May 7, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable-store sales at McDonald's Corp. increased 5 percent in April and 6.8 percent year-to-date, the company has announced.

Dairy Queen names Gainor CEO

May 7, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — International Dairy Queen Inc. has named John P. Gainor president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2008. He replaces Charles W.

Baskin-Robbins co-founder passes away

May 6, 2008

AFP: Irvine Robbins, cofounder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain, has died at the age of 90. Robbins started the chain with late brother-in-law Burt Baskin…

McDonald's to host nationwide sampling event

May 5, 2008

CHICAGO — McDonald's will offer customers the opportunity to try its new Southern Style Chicken Biscuit and Sandwich during a nationwide sampling event May 1…

Mary Brown's pulls ad after church complaint

May 5, 2008

The Canadian Press: The Canadian chicken chain Mary Brown's has pulled a marketing campaign after the company received a complaint from a Roman Catholic…

Burger King investigates VP's message board postings

May 5, 2008

The News-Press (Ft. Myers, Fla.): Burger King is investigating online postings made by one of its vice presidents criticizing the farm worker's group the…

NRA to showcase top industry trends

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Building, kitchen design and more create exhibit hall 2,100+ booths.

Dunkin' Donuts worker nabbed in Peeping Tom case

May 4, 2008

MyFoxNY.com: An employee of a Long Island Dunkin' Donuts has been arrested for allegedly installing a hidden camera in the ladies' restroom. A nearby resident…

Taco Bueno, Cellfire partner for coupon campaign

May 4, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Following a test at 80 stores in Dallas, Mexican chain Taco Bueno will accept Cellfire mobile coupons at all participating restaurants…

TCBY celebrates Mother's Day with yogurt giveaway

May 4, 2008

SALT LAKE CITY — TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, will celebrate Mother's Day 2008 by giving away free small frozen yogurt cups or cones to moms around the…

Trufoods acquires Ritter's Frozen Custard

May 4, 2008

NEW YORK — Ritter's Frozen Custard, an Indianapolis-based chain specializing in ultra-premium ice cream, on April 29 was acquired by Trufoods LLC. The…

Hardee's sells 59 restaurants

April 30, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. restaurant brands, has announced the sale of 59 restaurants as part…