Four Steps for Protecting Pizza Delivery Services

Reckless drivers and dangerous customers can leave a restaurant owner feeling vulnerable. One accident by a delivery driver or a dangerous customer can leave…

Krispy Kreme fined for hiring illegal immigrants in Ohio

July 12, 2009

Hamilton Journal-News (Ohio): Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has agreed to pay a $40,000 fine for hiring illegal immigrants at a plant in southwest Ohio. U.S.

Former Popeyes employee charged in manager's slaying

July 12, 2009

Houston Chonicle: A former employee at a west Harris County Popeyes has been charged with capital murder in the May 1 slaying of the night manager. Sheriff's…

Homeland Security drops no-match in favor of E-verify

July 9, 2009

San Francisco Chronicle: The Department of Homeland Security is abandoning the Bush-era no-match rule, in which the government compared Social Security numbers…

Restaurant Insurance - How to choose the proper coverage and the right policy

Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell…

McDonald's to sue third party in cell phone photo suit

June 29, 2009

The Morning News (Fayetteville, Ark.): McDonald's Corp. has received permission to sue a third party in a lawsuit over nude pictures of a woman that ended up…

Customer sues Burger King over coffee burns

June 25, 2009

13 Central Florida News: An 18-year-old Osceola County, Fla., woman has filed a lawsuit against Burger King alleging an employee's handing her an unbalanced…

Soldier sues Subway over loss of franchise

June 21, 2009

The Dallas Morning News: A former U.S. Army Reservist is suing Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants while he was serving…

Court allows foodborne illness coverage in Taco Bell franchisee suit

June 18, 2009

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The Superior Court of New Jersey has ruled in favor Taco Bell franchisees who had filed suit when their foodborne illness coverage was…

Woman in wheelchair tries to sue White Castle

June 15, 2009

Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul): After being refused service in a White Castle late-night drive-thru because she was not in a licensed motor vehicle, a…

Brazilian prosecutor seeks ban of fast-food toys

June 15, 2009

Reuters: A Brazilian prosecutor has asked for a national ban on toys sold with meals at chains such as McDonald's and Burger King, saying the practice can lead…

Protecting Delivery: Insurance for Restaurants that Deliver

Delivery insurance can be crucial to a restaurant that delivers. The cost of even one accident can quickly mount up. Learn what to consider when choosing the…

Sonic sues company for cyber-squatting

June 11, 2009

The Oklahoman: Sonic Corp. and American's Drive-In Brand Properties LLC have filed a federal lawsuit against Bright Orange Software for cyber-squatting, the…

N.M. What-A-Burger employees victim of 'phone-in vandalism'

June 10, 2009

KOAT TV (Albuquerque, N.M.): Two Albuquerque, N.M., What-A-Burger employees were tricked into testing the store's fire suppression system and then stripping…

Burger King franchisees refile suit over operating hours

June 9, 2009

The Miami Herald: A Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge has agreed to rehear the case brought by Burger King franchisees over the chain's requirement for extended…

Man banned from Dunkin' Donuts for coffee theft

June 1, 2009

The Portsmouth Herald ( Maine ): A Portsmouth, Maine, man has pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor count of shoplifting after stealing a $8.29 bag of…

KFC ends fight with U.K. pizzeria over 'Family Feast'

May 20, 2009

BBC News: KFC has withdrawn its attempt to stop The Titanic Pizza Co., located in the Scottish seaside town of Carnoustie, from using the term 'family feast.…

Dunkin' Donuts impersonator arrested

May 19, 2009

Herald News (Mass.): Fall River, Mass., police have arrested a former Dunkin' Donuts employee who allegedly entered various branches of the franchise dressed…

Fugitive makes one last trip to Taco Bell

May 13, 2009

The Journal Gazette (Ft. Wayne, Ind.): Jermaine Askia Cooper, who was wanted on multiple felony charges, led police on a two-county high-speed chase before…

Police searching for Dunkin' impersonator

May 13, 2009

The Herald News (Mass.): Police in Fall River, Mass., are looking for a woman who is dressing as a Dunkin' Donuts employee to enter stores and allegedly steal…