McDonald's names top restaurant managers of 2009

March 17, 2010

McDonald's has honored its top restaurant managers with the 2009 Ray Kroc Award. The annual performance-based award recognizes the top performing McDonald's…

NRA praises passage of jobs bill

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

McDonald's names top restaurant managers of 2009

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March 17, 2010

McDonald's has honored its top restaurant managers with the 2009 Ray Kroc Award. The annual performance-based award recognizes the top performing McDonald's…

More lawsuits filed against Ill. Subway blamed for shigellosis outbreak

March 16, 2010

The number of confirmed victims in a Lombard, Ill., outbreak of shigellosis has grown to 50, as two additional lawsuits have been filed against a Subway…

More lawsuits filed against Ill. Subway blamed for shigellosis outbreak

March 16, 2010

The number of confirmed victims in a Lombard, Ill., outbreak of shigellosis has grown to 50, as two additional lawsuits have been filed against a Subway…

Black, red pepper recall may affect restaurants

March 15, 2010

A Food and Drug Administration investigation of a salmonella Montevideo outbreak that led to the recall of ready-to-eat Italian-style meats earlier this year…

Yum! expands share repurchase program

March 14, 2010

Yum! Brands' board of directors has announced the authorization of $300 million in share repurchases over the next 12 months in addition to the $300 million…

Yum! expands share repurchase program

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March 14, 2010

Yum! Brands' board of directors has announced the authorization of $300 million in share repurchases over the next 12 months in addition to the $300 million…

Forecasting Part II: Brand expansion strategies

While premium-focused Arby's is exploring a value strategy, value leader Taco Bell is looking at higher quality products. Which strategy will work?

Forecasting Part II: Brand expansion strategies

While premium-focused Arby's is exploring a value strategy, value leader Taco Bell is looking at higher quality products. Which strategy will work?

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…

Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

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March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

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March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…

Forecasting: Brand expansion strategies

While value leader Taco Bell explores the higher end of the barbell, Arby's is moving down from the top end. Which strategy will work? Part I.

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

IL Subway investigated for connection to shigellosis outbreak, suit filed

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March 9, 2010

A Subway restaurant in Lombard, Ill., is being investigated by the DuPage County Health Department for its connection to a shigellosis outbreak in the…