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New York fast food outlets defy calorie count rule
June 2, 2008
All Headline News.com: Many New York City restaurants are refusing to comply with the May 5 mandate for restaurants to print the calorie count of the meals on…
read nowYum! Brands appoints Eaton president of KFC, USA
June 2, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Roger Eaton, 47, as president of KFC USA. He replaces Gregg Dedrick, who will leave by…
read nowMcD's dollar-menu fixation sparks franchisee revolt
June 2, 2008
Advertising Age.com: McDonald's owner/operators are finding that rising commodity costs, an increase in minimum wage and consumers choosing lower-price items…
read nowFTC approves Wendy's buyout
June 1, 2008
South Florida Business Journal: The Federal Trade Commission has approved Triarc Cos.' planned $2.34 billion acquisition of Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy's…
read nowStudy: Americans spend $500M on fast food
May 28, 2008
WSYR: A study released by Chicago-based Research International shows Americans are spending an average of $500 million a year on quick-service restaurants. The…
read nowBurger King appoints John Chidsey chairman, CEO
May 26, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced several changes to its board of directors. The private equity funds controlled by TPG Capital, Bain Capital…
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchise association elects new board
May 26, 2008
Blue Mau Mau: The Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchise Owners Inc. (DDIFO) organization, which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchisees…
read nowMcDonald's, SeaWorld offer discount to Calif. residents
May 22, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Through June 23, patrons to any San Diego McDonald's restaurant can pick up a coupon to receive a $10 discount and a complimentary second visit to…
read nowPopeyes parent announces earnings call
May 22, 2008
ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, will release earnings for the first quarter ended April 20…
read nowMcDonald's testing RFID coupons in Japan
May 22, 2008
Wired: McDonald's is testing a new e-coupon system in Japan called the Kasazu, or contactless, coupon. The coupon is a payment application that is downloaded…
read nowWhataburger names three new regional directors
May 21, 2008
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Whataburger Restaurants LP has named Carlos Rodriguez as regional director of operations for the chain's Southwest region, the company…
read nowMcDonald's announces quarterly dividend
May 21, 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 0.375 cents per share of common stock payable on June 23, 2008, to…
read nowChick-fil-A intros 'Linner Time'
May 21, 2008
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A has launched a new ad campaign dubbed "It's Linner Time", designed to motivate customers to visit Chick-fil-A for a mid-afternoon snack.…
read nowMcDonald's sues over Paris rent
May 20, 2008
Calgary Herald: McDonald's Corp. is suing its French landlord after the rent for its outlet on the Champs-Elysees doubled in five years. The restaurant in the…
read nowWendy's partners with Screenlife for Kids Meal game
May 20, 2008
SEATTLE — Wendy's International has partnered with Screenlife LLC, the creator of Scene It? The DVD Game, to include four mini-Scene It? games to Wendy's Kids…
read nowYum donates $2.3M to earthquake relief efforts
May 20, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, has donated $2.3 million for…
read nowCarl's Jr. & Hardee's in fake restaurant prank
May 20, 2008
CARPENTERIA, Calif. — A new advertising campaign for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, called "Fake Restaurant," captures on hidden camera the experience of…
read nowWendy's launches Frosty Shakes
May 20, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has introduced a new line of hand-spun Frosty Shakes in three flavors: Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Fudge and Strawberry, all topped with…
read nowNRA Show: Industry expert explores menu trends
May 20, 2008
There are three important features a foodservice menu must emphasize to be successful in today's market: freshness, flavor and health. This is according to…
read nowNRA Show: Chipotle CEO offers advice on sustainable initiatives
May 20, 2008
Chipotle CEO Steve Ells addressed attendees of the National Restaurant Association's 89th annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in an educational session Monday.
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