Food & Beverage News & Media

McDonald's worker arrested for serving cop salty burger

September 9, 2007

Fox News: A McDonald's worker in Union City, Ga., was arrested recently and jailed for putting too much salt and pepper on a police officer's hamburger…

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Native brews offered at Mid-Atlantic Expo

September 9, 2007

Four years ago, an idea was fermenting for the selection of brews offered at the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo. Instead of a traditional…

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'Magic School Bus' to stop at Taco Bueno

September 6, 2007

DALLAS — Taco Bueno will run a kids meal program based on the children's television series "The Magic School Bus" from Oct. 15 to Dec. 31, 2007. As part of…

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Churro Station sells two franchise deals

September 6, 2007

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Churro Station has announced the sale of two franchise territories for Las Vegas and Miami. The new franchised locations are set to open…

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Voters to select Wendy's new burger

September 6, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Voters will choose from 10 contenders to select a new Wendy's hamburger. Voting for the "Build Wendy's New Burger" contest, which generated…

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Dunkin' Donuts thanks Mich. teachers

September 6, 2007

DETROIT — Dunkin' Donuts has named Sept. 13, 2007, as Teacher Appreciation Day in Michigan. During that day, teachers can receive a free, large brewed coffee…

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McDonald's denies wrongdoing in cheese allergy suit

September 6, 2007

Charleston ( W.Va. ) Daily Mail: McDonald's denies any wrongdoing and believes it owes nothing to a Morgantown , W.Va. man who claims to have had a severe…

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Wendy's set to pay wages

September 6, 2007

Berkshire (Mass.) Eagle: Wendy's officials have announced plans to reopen 13 closed western Massachusetts restaurants within 30 to 60 days. Company…

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Einstein Bros. opens at University of Missouri-Rolla

September 5, 2007

ROLLA, Mo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has opened an Einstein Bros. Bagels location on the campus of University of Missouri-Rolla. The location…

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Wendy's video contest highlights athletic triumph

September 5, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — High-school student athletes can showcase their best sports moments on TAKKLE.com as part of My Wendy's High School Heisman Moment online video…

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Apple, Starbucks team up on iTunes deal

September 5, 2007

The Associated Press — Starbucks Corp. and Apple Inc. have announced a deal that will allow Starbucks' customers to buy and download music through a new…

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WingStreet racks up two awards

September 5, 2007

DALLAS — Wing delivery chain WingStreet, a subsidiary of Pizza Hut parent Yum Brands Inc., has won two awards recognizing the success and growth of the brand.

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POS software release targets QSRs

September 4, 2007

LYNDEN, Wash. — SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has announced the release of its new POS software program, designed to target high-volume restaurants and…

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Rita's Water Ice raises $530,000 for cancer research

September 4, 2007

TREVOSE, Pa. — Italian Ice concept Rita's Water Ice has raised $530,000 for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation during its paper lemon fundraiser in July…

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Taco Bell, Gizmoz to launch 'avatarsment'

September 4, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has teamed with Gizmoz.com to create an "avatarsment" for the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 9, 2007. The consumer-generated ad…

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Half-price Big Mac combatting climate change hits big in Japan

September 4, 2007

Agence France-Presse: A Japanese government Web site crashed Sept. 5, 2007, as people pledged to fight global warming in exchange for a half-price McDonald's…

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Triarc announces organizational changes

September 4, 2007

NEW YORK — Arby's franchisor Triarc Companies Inc. has made several executive changes effective Sept. 1, 2007, as part of its previously announced corporate…

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Hardee's ad draws teacher complaints

September 4, 2007

Public News Service: A Hardee's television commercial called "Schooled" has drawn complaints from teachers in Tennessee. Tennessee Education Association…

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Back Yard Burgers closing delayed

September 3, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has delayed a proposed merger transaction because of a complaint filed against it in federal district court. The…

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Fast-food firm fined for rodent infestation

September 3, 2007

Milton Keynes Citizen (United Kingdom): Fast-food delivery company Mister Chef has been fined thousands of pounds after environmental health officers found…

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