Haagen-Dazs launches New Flavor Day

May 13, 2007

Minneapolis — Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop locations throughout the United States will be giving away free ice cream cones May 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.,  for…

Triarc comps decrease

May 13, 2007

NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced today the results of operations for its first quarter ended April 1, 2007.   Systemwide same-store sales were down…

Krispy Kreme files franchise document

May 13, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has filed a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular for review in those states that require it, the company…

McDonald's among most ethical companies

May 10, 2007

Marketing Daily: McDonald's has been named one of the "2007 World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine, a publication dedicated to compliance…

Subway's Jared: blue-movie past revealed

May 10, 2007

TMZ.com: Jared Fogle, the beloved and uber-popular spokeman for the Subway restaurant chain, has been "outed" by celebrity gossip Web site TMZ.com. The article…

Woman's Burger King bill reaches $8,000

May 10, 2007

WTKR.com:  A Burger King restaurant accidentally charged a South Carolina woman $8,648.64 for her $8.64 meal.   Guadalupe Pequino pucharsed the meal at the…

NRA show to highlight hottest menu trends

May 10, 2007

The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, to be held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will set the stage for future food…

NRA Show blows into Windy City

Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.

KFC plays chicken with pub owner

May 9, 2007

The Northern Echo (United Kingdom): Lawyers for KFC are threatening a pub owner in Yorkshire with legal action over the use of the term "Family Feast" to…

McDonald's UAE invites public to tour kitchen

May 9, 2007

AME Info: McDonald's UAE has opened its doors to the public with a special invitation from the country to take a tour of the chains kitchen. The move aims at…

Arby's planning 63 new stores

May 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has signed development agreements to open 63 new Arby's restaurants throughout the United States, the company…

Lenny's Sub Shops opens in Ohio

May 9, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor, LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced that franchisee group Golden Olive Enterprises, LLC has signed a…

El Pollo Loco announces quarterly results

May 9, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., reported same-store sales increased 2.4 precent for the first quarter ended March…

McDonald's gearing up for Shrek promo

May 8, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's  is launching a promotion tied with the release of the movie "Shrek The Third", which will include Shrek Happy Meal toys created…

Wendy's adds chicken sandwich to value menu

May 8, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has added a Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its Super Value Menu. The sandwich, priced at 99 cents, will be…

Peter Boylan promoted to VP of sales for EMN8

May 8, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Peter J. Boylan III has been promoted to vice president of sales for EMN8 Inc., provider of technology-based self-service kiosks for quick-service…

Burger King extends headquarters lease

May 7, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has signed a long-term extension for the lease on its existing Miami headquarters, the company announced. Burger King began its…

Good Times intros mini burgers

May 7, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced a new hamburger offering designed to appeal to the value-conscious consumer.   The new Bambino Burgers…

McDonald's comps up in April

May 7, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 4.8 percent in April, the company announced. Systemwide sales for…

South African company buys Wimpy U.K.

May 7, 2007

Franchise International: Famous Brands, a South African based fast food company, has bought 75 percent of Wimpy U.K. for £3 million (U.S. $5.97 million) and…