SEC clears NexCen Brands

July 14, 2010

The Division of Enforcement of the Securities and Exchange Commission has notified NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of two retail brands and five…

Suit claiming KFC coupon fraud moves forward

July 12, 2010

KFC hoped to generate a strong trial for its grilled chicken in May 2009 when it partnered with Oprah Winfrey for a downloadable coupon offer for a free meal.

Salmonella victim sues Subway, workers tested

June 21, 2010

As the first lawsuit by a victim of a salmonella outbreak connected to numerous Subway stores in Illinois is filed, The Illinois Department of Health is…

CSPI threatens suit over McDonald's use of toys in Happy Meals

June 21, 2010

Health advocate organization Center for Science in the Public Interest is not too happy with McDonald's Happy Meals. The nonprofit organization has served the…

Salmonella victim sues Subway, workers tested

June 21, 2010

As the first lawsuit by a victim of a salmonella outbreak connected to numerous Subway stores in Illinois is filed, The Illinois Department of Health is…

CSPI threatens suit over McDonald's use of toys in Happy Meals

June 21, 2010

Health advocate organization Center for Science in the Public Interest is not too happy with McDonald's Happy Meals. The nonprofit organization has served the…

Digital Menu Boards and Labeling Laws

New menu laws require restaurants to display nutritional information. Digital menu boards can provide a solution.

Central Illinois Subways investigated in salmonella outbreak

June 6, 2010

Certain Subway restaurants in 14 Illinois counties have been linked to a salmonella outbreak involving the rare strain Hvittingfoss. The Illinois Department of…

Central Illinois Subways investigated in salmonella outbreak

June 6, 2010

Certain Subway restaurants in 14 Illinois counties have been linked to a salmonella outbreak involving the rare strain Hvittingfoss. The Illinois Department of…

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

Burger King franchisee value meal suit results in mixed ruling

May 23, 2010

The battle between Burger King and the National Franchise Association, which represents a large bloc of the company's franchisees, has been partially resolved.

Burger King franchisee value meal suit results in mixed ruling

May 23, 2010

The battle between Burger King and the National Franchise Association, which represents a large bloc of the company's franchisees, has been partially resolved.

Ala. KFC franchisee settles sexual harassment suit for $1M+

May 19, 2010

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based KFC franchisee Jack Marshall Foods Inc. has been ordered to pay a group of about 19 female employees nearly $1.1 million dollars as part…

Ala. KFC franchisee settles sexual harassment suit for $1M+

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May 19, 2010

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based KFC franchisee Jack Marshall Foods Inc. has been ordered to pay a group of about 19 female employees nearly $1.1 million dollars as part…

Utah teen acquitted in McDonald's rap-order case

May 18, 2010

A teenager charged with disorderly conduct after attempting to rap his order at an American Fork, Utah, McDonald's has been acquitted, the Salt Lake Tribune…

Utah teen acquitted in McDonald's rap-order case

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May 18, 2010

A teenager charged with disorderly conduct after attempting to rap his order at an American Fork, Utah, McDonald's has been acquitted, the Salt Lake Tribune…

Subway works to protect 'footlong' moniker

May 9, 2010

Subway's successful $5 Footlong campaign has sparked plenty of copycats, with sandwich chains and other quick-service restaurants latching onto the price…

Subway works to protect 'footlong' moniker

May 9, 2010

Subway's successful $5 Footlong campaign has sparked plenty of copycats, with sandwich chains and other quick-service restaurants latching onto the price…

Burger King franchisee pricing class action suit goes to court

May 6, 2010

The class action lawsuit filed by Burger King franchisees over the company's movement of the double cheeseburger to the value menu was heard in Miami federal…