Food & Beverage News & Media

McDonald's marks 20 years in Scotland

November 25, 2007

The Scotsman: Twenty years ago — on Nov. 23, 1987 — McDonald's made its arrival in Scotland. Dave Jeffrey, the first manager of the branch, still runs the…

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Jack in the Box offers holiday antenna ball

November 25, 2007

SAN DIEGO — For a limited time, the new Holiday Jack — which features the classic Jack antenna ball adorned with a string of colored lights and a green…

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CKE pushes back cooking oil transition

November 25, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains are expected to complete the transition to…

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Subway Cards available in retail outlets

November 20, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — Retailers across the U.S. and Canada are selling the Subway Card. The agreement with retailers was brokered on behalf of Subway restaurant…

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Del Taco eyes Gainesville, Orlando markets

November 20, 2007

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — A newly formed group of area business leaders is scheduled to open 10 Del Taco restaurants in the Gainesville and Orlando, Fla., markets…

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Burger King to test $1 double cheeseburger

November 20, 2007

Reuters: Burger King Corp. plans to test a $1 double cheeseburger, a move that would challenge one of McDonald's Corp's best-selling items. Burger King…

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Dunkin' Donuts to donate donuts, coffee

November 19, 2007

DETROIT — Dunkin' Donuts has announced America's Thanksgiving Day Parade Appreciation Day in Michigan, as part of its "America Runs on Dunkin'" program. On…

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McDonald's celebrates World Children's Day

November 19, 2007

NEW YORK — The World Children's Day at McDonald's celebration took place Nov. 20, 2007, at the Ronald McDonald House of New York City. McDonald's USA…

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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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