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Marijuana found in McDonald's happy meal
May 16, 2007
Yahoo News: A Chicago couple has plans to sue an area McDonald's after their 8-year-old daughter was given a Happy Meal with marijuana in it. The bag of…
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Consumers focus on healthy eating
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
When it comes eating out, consumers increasingly want fresh on the menu.
read nowCalifornia Baskin-Robbins settles measurement lawsuit
May 15, 2007
San Diego Union Tribune: Baskin-Robbins has agreed to settle a California consumer-protection lawsuit for $491,164 in penalties and costs. Officials at the…
read nowNew McDonald's honors Big Mac inventor
May 14, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer: A new McDonald's restaurant near Pittsburgh will pay tribute to the man who made food history 40 years ago when he invented the Big…
read nowWendy's board committee hires advisors
May 14, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — A special committee of the board of Wendy's International Inc., which is exploring a possible sale of the company, has hired investment firm…
read nowHardee's launches new Thickburger
May 14, 2007
ST. LOUIS — In a nod to burger-joint menus of the 1950's and 60's, Hardee's restaurants are introducing a new patty melt-style burger. The new Patty Melt…
read nowMcDonald's campaign highlights career opportunities
May 13, 2007
CHICAGO — McDonald's is rolling out a new national advertising campaign that shines a spotlight on its employees and celebrates career opportunities at the…
read nowHaagen-Dazs launches New Flavor Day
May 13, 2007
Minneapolis — Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop locations throughout the United States will be giving away free ice cream cones May 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., for…
read nowKrispy Kreme files franchise document
May 13, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has filed a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular for review in those states that require it, the company…
read nowMcDonald's among most ethical companies
May 10, 2007
Marketing Daily: McDonald's has been named one of the "2007 World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine, a publication dedicated to compliance…
read nowKFC backs down in pub row
May 10, 2007
Daily Mail: A spokeswoman for KFC in Great Britain has said no further action would be taken against the Tan Hill Inn over its use of the phrase "Family…
read nowWoman's Burger King bill reaches $8,000
May 10, 2007
WTKR.com: A Burger King restaurant accidentally charged a South Carolina woman $8,648.64 for her $8.64 meal. Guadalupe Pequino pucharsed the meal at the…
read nowNRA show to highlight hottest menu trends
May 10, 2007
The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, to be held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will set the stage for future food…
read nowKFC plays chicken with pub owner
May 9, 2007
The Northern Echo (United Kingdom): Lawyers for KFC are threatening a pub owner in Yorkshire with legal action over the use of the term "Family Feast" to…
read nowArby's planning 63 new stores
May 9, 2007
ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has signed development agreements to open 63 new Arby's restaurants throughout the United States, the company…
read nowMcDonald's gearing up for Shrek promo
May 8, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's is launching a promotion tied with the release of the movie "Shrek The Third", which will include Shrek Happy Meal toys created…
read nowWendy's adds chicken sandwich to value menu
May 8, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has added a Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its Super Value Menu. The sandwich, priced at 99 cents, will be…
read nowBurger King extends headquarters lease
May 7, 2007
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has signed a long-term extension for the lease on its existing Miami headquarters, the company announced. Burger King began its…
read nowGood Times intros mini burgers
May 7, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced a new hamburger offering designed to appeal to the value-conscious consumer. The new Bambino Burgers…
read nowMcDonald's comps up in April
May 7, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 4.8 percent in April, the company announced. Systemwide sales for…
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