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Jack in the Box expands kid's menu
March 12, 2007
SAN DIEGO —Jack in the Box is adding two new choices to its restaurants' Kid's Meal menu. Jack's new grilled cheese sandwich features sourdough bread topped…
read nowKFC faces food-chemical probe in China
March 11, 2007
Reuters: China's health ministry said it will investigate the country's KFC units to ensure they are using proper amounts of magnesium silicate, or talc, in…
read nowHardee's No. 1 meets the wrecking ball
March 11, 2007
News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.): The first franchised Hardee's restaurant, which opened in Greenville, N.C. in 1961, is slated to be demolished this week.
read nowMcDonald's got a brand new bag
March 11, 2007
Marketing Daily: McDonald's will unveil new cups and bags featuring the images of 24 "Citizen Celebrities" from around the world. A "global casting call" last…
read nowKFC pushes dark meat
March 8, 2007
Louisville Courier Journal: KFC, part of Yum! Brands Inc., has started to promote menu items featuring legs and thighs. The advertising push is to…
read nowGeorgia Restaurant Association, NRA and First Data partner
March 8, 2007
ATLANTA — The Georgia Restaurant Association, along with the National Restaurant Association and First Data Corp., announced March 9 the Georgia launch of…
read nowFranchise company sells 24 Burger King locations
March 8, 2007
Springfield Business Journal: Swisshelm Group Inc., Swisshelm Family LP and Point Guard Enterprises, on March 2 completed a sale of 24 Burger King locations.
read nowTaco Bells apologizes for state of New Orleans eateries
March 8, 2007
WWLTV: Taco Bell has apologized for the condition of several of its restaurants that have remained untouched since Hurricane Katrina. A report aired Tuesday…
read nowDiscrimination alleged in Arby's firing
March 7, 2007
NWI.com (Indiana): An Indiana man has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination against Arby's franchisee Miracle Restaurant Group. The man, who is black…
read nowMcDonald's comps up worldwide
March 7, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. – McDonald's Corp. announced today that global comparable sales for the fast-food giant rose 5.7 percent in February and 5.3 percent for the…
read nowNew Wendy's sandwich turns up the heat
March 6, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. restaurants are offering a new 4-Alarm Spicy Chicken sandwich for a limited time. The new sandwich features a…
read nowCarl's Jr. comps fall
March 6, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. announced that same-store sales for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants fell 0.5 percent for the four weeks ended…
read nowHardee's testing cell phone coupons
March 5, 2007
Indianapolis Star: Hardee's restaurants in Indianapolis and St. Louis are testing coupons that customers can download to their cell phones to show to cashiers…
read nowArby's goes flat
March 4, 2007
ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is offering two new flatbread pita sandwiches, available for a limited time, at Arby's restaurants around the country.
read nowPopeyes chief stepping down
March 4, 2007
ATLANTA — Ken Keymer, president and chief executive of AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, has announced his…
read nowArrest made in Taco Bell razor-blade hoax
March 4, 2007
KQTV (St. Joseph, Mo.): A St. Joseph, Mo., man has been arrested after allegedly filing a false police report claiming he found a razor blade in an order of…
read nowGolden Chick celebrates 40 years
March 4, 2007
DALLAS — Golden Chick, the Texas-based quick-service chain launched in 1967 as Golden Fried Chicken, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. …
read nowMcDonald's USA named Energy Star partner of the year
March 4, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named McDonald's U.S.A. its 2007 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its outstanding energy…
read nowWendy's sidesteps NYC menu regulation
March 1, 2007
Marketwatch: Wendy's International removed posters containing nutritional information from its New York-area restaurants in a bid to avoid a new city…
read nowMcDonald's beefs up California menus
March 1, 2007
Orange County Register: McDonald's Corp. is introducing three new six-ounce burgers in 600 California restaurants on March 5. The menu additions follow…
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