June 12, 2006
LAS VEGAS — Taco Bell is pairing its Ultimate Chalupa with a 2-carat diamond engagement ring valued at $14,000. The company is promoting the pairing as the…
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IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell, the official quick-service restaurant of MLB, announced it will offer one lucky fan the chance of a lifetime: to take the field on…
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Chicago Tribune: Shoppers can buy gas, check in for a flight or scan their own groceries without the help of a clerk, but the self-serve kiosks…
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IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc. reported results for its quarter ended March 29, 2006. Comparable-store sales…
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IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., the parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, announced that it will debut its…
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SanDiego.com: Record gas prices will likely take a bite out of profits at Jack In The Box and other fast-food chains, at least if history is a guide.
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DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's first-quarter earnings were down slightly. The company said its quarterly earnings declined after lower-than-expected sales at its…
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CHICAGO — Mi Viejita LLC recently launched what it calls the first Mexican-style dehydrated salsas and sauces. According to a news release, the company also…
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…
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IRVINE, Calif. — Tapping into the late-night market, Taco Bell said it is creating a new meal called the Fourthmeal. According to a news release, Fourthmeal…
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New York Times: At many American private equity firms, a Mexican food deal means sending the junior analyst out to buy tacos. At Palladium Equity Partners, it…
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IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell customers have the chance to be named El Presidente of Taco Bell, a title that comes with a million pesos (almost $94,000), a…
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Chockstone Inc., a provider of customer loyalty and payment processing solutions, announced that Taco Bueno nearly doubled its gift card…
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Associated Press: Black-oriented TV carries far more commercials for fast food and snacks than do channels with more general programming, researchers report…
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DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. announced that same-store sales dipped 4.8 percent at its U.S. corporate stores and 5.2 percent at franchised stores…
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NEW YORK — CKE Restaurants reported a 5.8 percent increase blended same-store sales for the four weeks ended March 27 at its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's units. …
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NEW YORK — Taco Bell and FOX Sports have reached a four-year sponsorship agreement making Taco Bell the "Official Quick Service Restaurant" of collegiate…
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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…
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NASHVILLE — Sagittarius Brands, the Nashville-based parent company for Captain D's Seafood, completed the purchase of Del Taco. The company announced…
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