Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Nathan's Famous reports 7th straight year of revenue growth

June 10, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported another good year, the company's seventh consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations. The…

McDonald's praised for handling of Shrek glasses recall

June 10, 2010

Analysts say McDonald's has done a good job of handling the recall of its Shrek glasses, Time Magazine reports.   From the story: "The takeaway from all this…

Wendy's/Arby's next takeover target

June 10, 2010

Private equity firms have demonstrated a large appetite for quick-service brands, beginning with CKE Restaurants and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. And…

Nathan's Famous reports 7th straight year of revenue growth

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June 10, 2010

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported another good year, the company's seventh consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations. The…

Survey highlights complex public perceptions about food quality

June 9, 2010

A new survey, conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI), a national leader in tracking trends, issues and customer loyalty research, has highlighted…

Survey highlights complex public perceptions about food quality

June 9, 2010

A new survey, conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI), a national leader in tracking trends, issues and customer loyalty research, has highlighted…

McDonald's anticipates negative impact of foreign currency exchange

June 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. announced another strong month, with global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in May. The company did warn, however, that based on…

McDonald's anticipates negative impact of foreign currency exchange

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June 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. announced another strong month, with global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in May. The company did warn, however, that based on…

How to sidestep the five pitfalls of recession recovery

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A branding expert offers insights on how brands can avoid the mistakes the "other guys" make.

How to sidestep the five pitfalls of recession recovery

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

A branding expert offers insights on how brands can avoid the mistakes the "other guys" make.

Krispy Kreme increases same-store sales 3.4 percent

June 3, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has raised its earnings outlook for fiscal 2011 as a whole, the company reported in its financial results for the first quarter…

Krispy Kreme increases same-store sales 3.4 percent

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June 3, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has raised its earnings outlook for fiscal 2011 as a whole, the company reported in its financial results for the first quarter…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

Checkers debuts new sandwiches, will add breakfast

June 1, 2010

  Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurants has introduced a new lineup of toasted-sourdough sandwiches, the Toasted Trio. The new sandwiches include: Toasted BLT…

Subway gains control of SFAFT in suit settlement

June 1, 2010

*Update 6/7/10   Subway parent company Doctor's Associates Inc. and the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) have settled four years of litigation…

Fla. tomato supply back on track

May 31, 2010

After a winter freeze depleted the supply of Florida tomatoes, tomatoes are back in volume.   The Florida Tomato Committee, a tomato marketing organization…

Burger King, Jack in the Box to participate in investment conferences

May 31, 2010

Burger King Holdings Inc. and Jack in the Box Inc. have each announced participation in upcoming investment conferences.   Burger King Holdings Inc. will…

Fla. tomato supply back on track

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May 31, 2010

After a winter freeze depleted the supply of Florida tomatoes, tomatoes are back in volume.   The Florida Tomato Committee, a tomato marketing organization…