Food & Beverage News & Media

CKE reports positive third-quarter comps

November 14, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales increased 2.7 percent at Hardee's and 0.7 percent at Carl's Jr. company-owned restaurants for the third quarter ended…

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KFC offers presidency to Colbert

November 13, 2007

WHAS 11 (Louisville, Ky.): KFC has extended an invitation to Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert to be president for a day at its Louisville headquarters. …

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Subway Eco-Store opens in Florida

November 13, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — The first Subway Eco-Store has opened in Kissimmee, Fla. Elements of the store include high-efficiency HVAC systems, remote condensing units…

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DQ, U of M announce stadium sponsorship

November 13, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairy Queen has become the latest sponsor of the University of Minnesota's new TCF Bank Stadium with a $2.5 million sponsorship. The stadium's…

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McDonald's to sell more restaurants to franchisees

November 13, 2007

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. will sell up to 21 percent — or 1,000 to 1,500 — of its company-owned restaurants to franchisees over the next three years. The…

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Hardee's returns Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger

November 12, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Hardee's has returned the Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger to its menu. "The Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger was a favorite among young hungry guys…

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Wendy's to give away 100 million songs

November 12, 2007

Puget Sound Business Journal: Wendy's International Inc. will give away 100 million songs from the Rhapsody digital music site, the company has announced. …

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Hong Kong McDonald's official charged in bribery case

November 12, 2007

The Canadian Press: The managing director of McDonald's Hong Kong operations has been charged with taking bribes from a food supplier. Lau Si-sing allegedly…

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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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