Yum! Brands outlines 2009 growth

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December 3, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut has reaffirmed its full year 2009 EPS growth forecast of 12 percent, excluding special items…

McDonald's COO Alvarez to retire for health reasons

December 1, 2009

Ralph Alvarez, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has decided to retire from the company for health-related reasons, McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner…

McDonald's COO Alvarez to retire for health reasons

December 1, 2009

Ralph Alvarez, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has decided to retire from the company for health-related reasons, McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner…

Krispy Kreme returns to New Mexico

November 29, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has announced that it has awarded development rights to Hot Glazed Enchantment Inc. for the development of five Krispy Kreme retail…

Why opportunities for QSRs go up when guests buy down

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Operators should focus on the new opportunities that abound during the current economy. Part I.

Krispy Kreme returns to New Mexico

November 29, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has announced that it has awarded development rights to Hot Glazed Enchantment Inc. for the development of five Krispy Kreme retail…

Why opportunities for QSRs go up when guests buy down

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Operators should focus on the new opportunities that abound during the current economy. Part I.

Wendy's bakers protest proposed contract

November 24, 2009

Union workers at the Zanesville New Bakery Co. of Ohio, makers of hamburger buns for Wendy's restaurants, have launched a protest against the chain for…

Wendy's bakers protest proposed contract

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November 24, 2009

Union workers at the Zanesville New Bakery Co. of Ohio, makers of hamburger buns for Wendy's restaurants, have launched a protest against the chain for…

Holiday retail sales projected to improve

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As holiday shoppers hit the streets, restaurant operators remain cautiously optimistic.

McDonald's strip-search victim has $6.1 million verdict upheld

November 22, 2009

McDonald's has lost its appeal of a $6.1 million jury award to former employee and strip-search victim Louise Ogborn, according to the Louisville, Ky.…

Holiday retail sales projected to improve

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As holiday shoppers hit the streets, restaurant operators remain cautiously optimistic.

McDonald's strip-search victim has $6.1 million verdict upheld

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November 22, 2009

McDonald's has lost its appeal of a $6.1 million jury award to former employee and strip-search victim Louise Ogborn, according to the Louisville, Ky.…

Jack in the Box: Negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth quarter…

Jack in the Box: Negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

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November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth quarter…

Webinar: Workforce Management and the Economic Recovery - Are You Ready?

Now that economic data shows the recession is ending, restaurateurs can look forward to brisker business. But with more customers comes the need for more…

Pizza Hut boosts Brazil Fast Food Group's Q3

November 18, 2009

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest restaurant chain with 684 points of sale, operating under the Bob's, Doggis, and KFC brands in Brazil as well as…

Where does QSR fit in the food truck craze?

Led by young, independent chefs, the trend is worth watching — and possibly jumping on board.

Arby's expands relationship with McLane for Texas market

November 16, 2009

McLane Foodservice, a division of McLane Co. Inc., has announced that Arbys Restaurant Group Inc. has expanded its network with McLane to include food…

El Pollo Loco Q3 revenue down 8.5 percent

November 16, 2009

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., continues to be impacted by negative economic conditions according to results for its third…