QSRs show signs of recovery globally

Industry data indicates the segment is improving slightly, especially in Canada, Japan and Italy.

El Pollo Loco 2009 loss widens

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March 30, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported the system's first negative same-store sales in a decade as the company's net loss…

QSRs show signs of recovery globally

Industry data indicates the segment is improving slightly, especially in Canada, Japan and Italy.

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

Technomic: 2009 chain sales fall but there were bright spots

March 25, 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a decline in sales, posting 0.8 percent annual sales decline in 2009. According to data released today by…

NexCen Brands FY09 revenues down 4%

March 25, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. NexCen…

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

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March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

Technomic: 2009 chain sales fall but there were bright spots

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March 25, 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a decline in sales, posting 0.8 percent annual sales decline in 2009. According to data released today by…

NexCen Brands FY09 revenues down 4%

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March 25, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. NexCen…

Sonic counts on new products, improvements to mitigate Q2 loss

March 24, 2010

Sonic Corp. is counting on new product debuts, product improvements and a new media strategy to improve sales, traffic and profitability in its current third…

Sonic counts on new products, improvements to mitigate Q2 loss

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March 24, 2010

Sonic Corp. is counting on new product debuts, product improvements and a new media strategy to improve sales, traffic and profitability in its current third…

Top 5 restaurant energy-management system considerations

The five key considerations to help restaurant executives make informed decisions when considering an energy management system.

Top 5 restaurant energy-management system considerations

The five key considerations to help restaurant executives make informed decisions when considering an energy management system.

Wendy's/Arby's Group authorizes additional stock repurchase

March 22, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its board of directors increased the company's stock repurchase authorization by $50 million to a total of $25…

Bojangles' celebrates 100 stores, more than 30 years In S.C.

March 22, 2010

Bojangles' is celebrating more than 30 years and 100 stores in the South Carolina market with a state-wide tour. The brand's Cruisin' S.C. R.V. will stop at…

Wendy's/Arby's Group authorizes additional stock repurchase

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March 22, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its board of directors increased the company's stock repurchase authorization by $50 million to a total of $25…

Bojangles' celebrates 100 stores, more than 30 years In S.C.

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March 22, 2010

Bojangles' is celebrating more than 30 years and 100 stores in the South Carolina market with a state-wide tour. The brand's Cruisin' S.C. R.V. will stop at…

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling on the horizon after the passage of health care reform, QSRs need to review their menu calculating procedures.

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling on the horizon after the passage of health care reform, QSRs need to review their menu calculating procedures.

NRA praises passage of jobs bill

The legislation includes hiring incentives and extends the temporary increase in expensing for small businesses.