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Burger King announces eighth consecutive quarter of positive comps
April 6, 2006
MIAMI — Burger King Corporation announced its eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales in the United States. According to a news release, for…
read nowCaptain D's to expand to Puerto Rico
April 5, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's will expand into its second international market with the addition of Puerto Rico as a new development territory. According to…
read nowBrazil Fast Food Reports Q4, 2005 results
April 4, 2006
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil Fast Food, a 451-outlet fast-food chain and the second largest fast-food chain operator in Brazil, announced financial results…
read nowKFC and Rostik's open first co-branded restaurant in Moscow
April 3, 2006
MOSCOW — Yum! Brands Inc. is opening in Moscow the first of many co-branded KFC-Rostik's restaurants. The remodeled Rostik's restaurant is 682 square-meters…
read nowJon Lovitz hosts SUBWAY Dinner Theatre
April 3, 2006
MILFORD, Conn. — In a new advertising campaign featuring comedian Jon Lovitz, SUBWAY is hosting "Dinner Theatre," where Lovitz sets the stage for several…
read nowDunkin' Brands introduces new charity
April 2, 2006
LAS VEGAS — Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo's, announced a commitment to support emergency response organizations in…
read nowTriarc Companies, Arby's franchiser, nets 4Q loss
April 2, 2006
NEW YORK—Triarc Companies Inc. announced the results of operations for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended Jan. 1. Triarc Companies is a holding company…
read nowSovereign Investment acquires 23 Wendy's in $39.6MM transaction
April 2, 2006
PRINCETON, N.J.— Sovereign Investment Company, one of the largest and fastest-growing private equity investors providing sale/leaseback capital, announced it…
read nowTaco Bueno names 2006 Vendors of the Year
April 2, 2006
DALLAS — Taco Bueno has named Lubbock, Texas-based Pedro's Tamales as its 2006 Food Vendor of the Year, and North Carolina-based The Roberts Group as its…
read nowCinnabon and Richard Petty launch Chillatta Flavors
March 30, 2006
ATLANTA — Cinnabon Inc. is racing into spring with its first ever national sweepstakes. Partnering with the Richard Petty Driving Experience, Cinnabon's…
read nowYum! Brands 1Q same-store sales up 4%
March 29, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. reported estimated first-quarter system sales for its International Division increased 6 percent prior to foreign currency…
read nowSagittarius Brands finalizes Del Taco buy
March 29, 2006
NASHVILLE — Sagittarius Brands, the Nashville-based parent company for Captain D's Seafood, completed the purchase of Del Taco. The company announced…
read nowConsumers don't visit QSR Web sites
March 29, 2006
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.— According to a new report from Sandelman & Associates, "Usage of Restaurant Chain Web Sites," QSR users not only have never visited…
read nowCover: Sonic gives customers choice
March 29, 2006
Nobody has to tell Sonic Drive-In that evolution is key to survival. America's largest drive-in chain is constantly changing its menu and adding new…
read nowOperators upgrade POS systems instead of replacing
March 29, 2006
With today's tight budgets, it may not make financial sense for operators to invest in a new POS system. That was the case for Chris Nonnemaker, a franchise…
read nowMrs. Fields Famous Brands adds "Breezer" to store menus
March 28, 2006
MINNETONKA, Minn. — Mrs. Fields Famous Brands is adding a new treat to its store menus with the introduction of its new line of Breezer smoothies. The…
read nowMcDonald's introduces new PlayPlace design
March 22, 2006
TULSA — McDonald's will open a new PlayPlace in Tulsa, Okla., March 27. According to a media announcement, the "R Gym" is exclusive to Tulsa. The gym has…
read nowTim Hortons revises IPO
March 20, 2006
OAKVILLE, Ontario—Tim Hortons Inc. announced that it has increased the estimated price range for its initial public offering of 29 million shares of common…
read nowChurch's Chicken expects to break $2 billion in sales
March 15, 2006
ATLANTA — Shortly after reaching its $1 billion dollar system sales milestone, Church's Chicken franchise development executives are pledging to award…
read nowTim Hortons reaffirms IPO plans
March 13, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons Inc. reaffirmed its plans for its upcoming initial public offering, saying it will offer 2…
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