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Bojangles' CEO Kibler announces retirement
September 13, 2013
Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has announced that Randy Kibler plans to retire from his role as president and chief executive officer once a successor is…
read nowProduct, promotion drives strong summer sales for Sonic
September 12, 2013
Sonic Corp. today estimated its systemwide same-store sales grew nearly 6 percent in Q4, which puts the company at positive 2.3 percent for the fiscal year…
read nowFormer McDonald's director joins chain's supply group
September 12, 2013
Michael Irgang, former senior director at McDonald's, has been named vice president and chief accounting officer of OSI Group, a key supplier for the chain.
read nowCold Stone Creamery plants flag in South Africa
September 9, 2013
Cold Stone Creamery has added South Africa to its portfolio — its 26th country. To facilitate the expansion, Kahala, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery…
read nowCalifornia franchisees among Subway's top operators worldwide
September 9, 2013
Subway, which has about 19,000 franchisees worldwide, has named seven recipients of its 2013 Franchisee of the Year awards and three recipients of its…
read nowPopeyes adds Dollywood CEO to board
September 9, 2013
Popeyes’ parent company AFC Enterprises Inc. has added Joel K. Manby to its board of directors.
read nowJury orders Jack in the Box to pay Missouri man $20.5M
September 6, 2013
A St. Louis man who was permanently disabled in a fight in the parking lot of a St. Louis Jack in the Box restaurant is set to receive $20.5 million from the…
read nowSonic hosts crewmember competition as part of service training
September 5, 2013
After nine months of competition, 12 Sonic Drive-In crews are advancing to the final round of the 20th annual Dr Pepper Sonic Games. The last challenge will be…
read nowLion's Choice acquired by private equity groups
September 4, 2013
Local businessman and former Lion's Choice executive Mark Disper, in partnership with the principals of St. Louis-based Millstone Capital Advisors, announced…
read nowRegistration opens for Nat'l Restaurant Association's annual show
September 4, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its NRA Show 2014 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event. A special…
read nowGood Times turns in 19 percent sales jump in August
September 4, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. has turned in its fifth consecutive month of double-digit, same-store sales increases, jumping 18.7 percent in August.
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Arby's takes the lead for No Kid Hungry campaign
September 3, 2013
Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…
read nowRestaurant sales, traffic soften in July
September 3, 2013
As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowMcDonald's Canada exec selected to lead Japan system
August 29, 2013
Earlier this week, McDonald's Holdings Co. Ltd., the chain's Japanese parent company, named Sarah Casanova as its new CEO and president. She replaces Eiko…
read nowVoice Teleservices joins MMS Catering Institute program
August 28, 2013
Portland, Maine-based Voice Teleservices has joined the MMS Catering Institute Industry Affiliation Program, created to certify and connect industry…
read nowFlorida town bans quick-service restaurants
August 28, 2013
An Orlando, Fla., suburb has banned quick-service restaurants. City leaders voted this week to close a loophole that ensures no more of these establishments…
read nowStarbucks not cutting health insurance, hours for Obamacare
August 27, 2013
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told Reuters Monday that the company will not cut health insurance benefits or reduce employee hours to prepare for costs…
read nowBurger King Delivery adds two more metro markets
August 27, 2013
Burger King's delivery system is now available in Minneapolis and Spokane, Wash. Guests in these markets can order the brand's signature Whopper and other…
read nowLargest U.S. restaurant franchisee adds St. Louis Taco Bells to portfolio
August 27, 2013
On Aug. 21, California-based Flynn Restaurant Group LLC acquired 62 Taco Bell and related Yum! Brands restaurants in Missouri and Illinois, primarily in the…
read nowFormer president: McDonald's didn't create wage discrepancies
August 26, 2013
Less than a week before a planned nationwide quick-service restaurant employee strike, former McDonald's president, U.S., Ed Rensi appeared on a handful of…
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