NexCen Brands: On the way back

The multi-branded franchisor was close to insolvency but has made the turnaround and proven its business model, execs say.

Wendy's, Arby's combine purchasing power with new co-op

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April 19, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced the formation of a new independent purchasing cooperative, Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op LLC, responsible for securing…

NexCen Brands: On the way back

The multi-branded franchisor was close to insolvency but has made the turnaround and proven its business model, execs say.

Yum! Brands says strategy working for brands

April 15, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. is confident its 2010 strategy is working for its brands, even as it anticipates the the U.S. market to remain challenging for the remainder…

Yum! anticipates $20M+ impact from health care reform in 2014

April 15, 2010

Yum! Brands is anticipating the U.S. health care reform act will lead to a $20 million to $30 million impact on the company in 2014, David Novak, Yum!

Krispy Kreme says it has 'firm foundation on which to build'

April 15, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is finally beginning to see some payoff from its 2008 turnaround strategy, James Morgan, the company's chairman, president and CEO told…

Yum! Brands says strategy working for brands

April 15, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. is confident its 2010 strategy is working for its brands, even as it anticipates the the U.S. market to remain challenging for the remainder…

Yum! anticipates $20M+ impact from health care reform in 2014

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April 15, 2010

Yum! Brands is anticipating the U.S. health care reform act will lead to a $20 million to $30 million impact on the company in 2014, David Novak, Yum!

Krispy Kreme says it has 'firm foundation on which to build'

April 15, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is finally beginning to see some payoff from its 2008 turnaround strategy, James Morgan, the company's chairman, president and CEO told…

Targeted suggestive-selling display ups QSR check average

April 13, 2010

Software solutions provider for targeted suggestive selling, Odysii, has announced the results of industry research that indicates increased exposure to…

Navigating the new hiring incentives

The recently enacted HIRE Act offers QSR operators and other employers $13 billion in tax breaks to incentivize new hires. Here's a breakdown.

Targeted suggestive-selling display ups QSR check average

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April 13, 2010

Software solutions provider for targeted suggestive selling, Odysii, has announced the results of industry research that indicates increased exposure to…

Navigating the new hiring incentives

The recently enacted HIRE Act offers QSR operators and other employers $13 billion in tax breaks to incentivize new hires. Here's a breakdown.

NPD: U.S. restaurant industry showing signs of improvement

April 12, 2010

Signals are emerging that the restaurant industry is poised for a turn toward recovery, according to The NPD Group, a market research company that continuously…

Texas Sonic Drive-In settles sexual harassment suit

April 12, 2010

A Sonic Drive-In in Grapevine, Texas, has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for…

NPD: U.S. restaurant industry showing signs of improvement

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April 12, 2010

Signals are emerging that the restaurant industry is poised for a turn toward recovery, according to The NPD Group, a market research company that continuously…

Texas Sonic Drive-In settles sexual harassment suit

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April 12, 2010

A Sonic Drive-In in Grapevine, Texas, has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), for…

N.J. bar & grill switches menu to QSR price points

April 8, 2010

The full-service sector overall has taken a larger hit than quick-serve over the last year or so. Some independent restaurants, such as Taylor's Bar &…

Steve Brake promoted to Del Taco CFO

April 8, 2010

Del Taco LLC has named Steve Brake its chief financial officer, effective immediately. Brake, who has been with Del Taco for seven years, had been vice…

Apollo identified as CKE alternative bidder

April 8, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s alternate bidder is private equity firm Apollo Management, Reuters reports.   CKE, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced…