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Love for Krystal inspires new packaging
April 16, 2007
Local 6 (Kissimmee, Fla.): Fast-food restaurant Krystal unveiled a new hamburger box and drink cup this week featuring a picture of Jay Barr and an image of…
read nowCarl's Jr. recognized for energy efficiency
April 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Restaurant chain Carl's Jr. is one of four companies Southern California Gas Co. will honor for saving money and helping the environment. …
read nowMcDonald's to intro new Southwestern salad
April 15, 2007
Brandweek: McDonald's is introducing a premium Southwestern salad this week that includes cilantro-glazed chicken, grilled or crispy, greens, oven-roasted…
read nowDunkin' Donuts sues over illegal immigrants
April 15, 2007
Boston Herald: Donut and coffee chain Dunkin' Donuts filed a lawsuit this week against franchisee West Concord Donuts Inc., claiming it had hired undocumented…
read nowBurger King next target of tomato pickers
April 15, 2007
The News-Press (Southwest Florida): Advocates for Florida tomato pickers have begun a campaign to pressure Burger King into paying more for the tomatoes it…
read nowMcDonald's comps up in March
April 12, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Same-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants worldwide increased 8.2 percent in March and are up 6.3 percent for the quarter, the…
read nowKFC airing ads only kids can hear
April 11, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC is pitching its newest menu item using The MosquitoTone, a high frequency tone allegedly heard by only segments of the population. The…
read nowOklahoma City ranks high on fast-food list
April 11, 2007
CNN: Oklahoma City residents have been on the top ten list of "heavy users" of fast food more than any other American city, according to data compiled by…
read nowMcDonald's updating German restaurants
April 10, 2007
Deutche Welle: About 240 of the 1,276 McDonald's in Germany have been renovated to incorporate the company's modern-looking McCafe concept. At least another…
read nowMcDonald's signs deal with tomato pickers
April 9, 2007
Chicago Tribune: McDonald's Corp signed an agreement Monday with an organization representing 3.500 tomato pickers in Florida. The deal calls for McDonald's…
read nowCKE launches refranchising effort
April 9, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., operator of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. brands, is launching a refranchising program that is expected to involve…
read nowToledo Taco Bells testing breakfast
April 5, 2007
BG News (Bowling Green, Ohio): The Toledo, Ohio, area is one of four cites around the country where Taco Bell restaurants are testing a new breakfast menu.
read nowChurch's finding success overseas
April 5, 2007
Chain Leader: Church's Chicken is planning an aggressive expansion drive in the Europe and Middle East. The company already has 400 international locations in…
read nowDenver McDonald's to promote healthy eating
April 5, 2007
Denver Post: More than 100 McDonald's in the Denver area are joining in a program with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to encourage…
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Restaurants build on international ground
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Restaurants look to international shores to boost their brand and build an image.
read nowWendy's comps up in 1Q
April 4, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Same-store stales at company-owned Wendy's International Inc. restaurants increased 3.8 percent in the first three months of 2007, the company…
read nowMcJobs often pathway to success
April 4, 2007
Niagara Falls Review: McDonald's is trying to have the term "McJob" removed from the Oxford English Dictionary, saying the term is demeaning to its workers.
read nowCKE comps up in March
April 3, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand rose 1.2 percent for the four weeks ended March 26, the company announced.
read nowIdol contestant offered KFC deal
April 3, 2007
India eNews: KFC is offering American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar a free lifetime supply of Kentucky Fried Chicken's Famous Bowls if he appears on stage…
read nowFormer Wendy's manager sentenced
April 3, 2007
Newark Advocate: A former Wendy's manager who took a percentage of nearly $14,000 her employees stole has been sentenced to nine months in prison. The…
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