Mrs. Fields, TCBY extend HMSHost contract

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May 2, 2010

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, franchisor of more than 1,200 Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY frozen yogurt stores, has announced the extension of its contract…

Sonic to host investor conference at corporate office

April 29, 2010

Sonic Corp. will host an investor day with industry analysts and institutional investors at the company's offices May 4, 2010. The meeting will begin at 8:1…

Sonic to host investor conference at corporate office

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April 29, 2010

Sonic Corp. will host an investor day with industry analysts and institutional investors at the company's offices May 4, 2010. The meeting will begin at 8:1…

Subway delivery pilot program extended

April 28, 2010

Washington, D.C., area residents apparently like their sub sandwiches brought to their door. Subway has extended a pilot program for delivery in the metro area…

Burger King pleased with new value mix

April 28, 2010

Although its $1 Double Cheeseburger limited-time offer was embroiled in controversy, Burger King executives said the LTOs strategy paid off as expected.   Ben…

Subway delivery pilot program extended

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April 28, 2010

Washington, D.C., area residents apparently like their sub sandwiches brought to their door. Subway has extended a pilot program for delivery in the metro area…

Burger King pleased with new value mix

April 28, 2010

Although its $1 Double Cheeseburger limited-time offer was embroiled in controversy, Burger King executives said the LTOs strategy paid off as expected.   Ben…

Hardee's P3 comps up, Carl's Jr. down 8.7%

April 27, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., which is in the midst of a merger deal with Apollo Management, has released its period three company-operated same-store sales results…

Hardee's P3 comps up, Carl's Jr. down 8.7%

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April 27, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., which is in the midst of a merger deal with Apollo Management, has released its period three company-operated same-store sales results…

NYC Subway franchisee pleads guilty to tax evasion

April 22, 2010

A New York-based Subway franchisee has pleaded guilty to grand larceny and welfare fraud charges after failing to pay $500,000 in sales tax collected from 1…

NYC Subway franchisee pleads guilty to tax evasion

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April 22, 2010

A New York-based Subway franchisee has pleaded guilty to grand larceny and welfare fraud charges after failing to pay $500,000 in sales tax collected from 1…

McDonald's wins with beverages, pushes re-imaging

April 21, 2010

McDonald's beverage program is proving a sales driver for the brand, even as consumers remain focused on value, executives told investors on the company's…

Gold Star reveals economic impact of Cincinnati chili parlors

April 21, 2010

Chili is big business in Cincinnati. Tiny regional chain Gold Star Chili was determined to learn just how much of an impact the regions 200-plus chili parlors…

McDonald's wins with beverages, pushes re-imaging

April 21, 2010

McDonald's beverage program is proving a sales driver for the brand, even as consumers remain focused on value, executives told investors on the company's…

Gold Star reveals economic impact of Cincinnati chili parlors

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April 21, 2010

Chili is big business in Cincinnati. Tiny regional chain Gold Star Chili was determined to learn just how much of an impact the regions 200-plus chili parlors…

Wendy's, Arby's combine purchasing power with new co-op

April 19, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced the formation of a new independent purchasing cooperative, Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op LLC, responsible for securing…

Wendy's, Arby's combine purchasing power with new co-op

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April 19, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced the formation of a new independent purchasing cooperative, Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op LLC, responsible for securing…

Yum! Brands says strategy working for brands

April 15, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. is confident its 2010 strategy is working for its brands, even as it anticipates the the U.S. market to remain challenging for the remainder…

Yum! anticipates $20M+ impact from health care reform in 2014

April 15, 2010

Yum! Brands is anticipating the U.S. health care reform act will lead to a $20 million to $30 million impact on the company in 2014, David Novak, Yum!

Krispy Kreme says it has 'firm foundation on which to build'

April 15, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is finally beginning to see some payoff from its 2008 turnaround strategy, James Morgan, the company's chairman, president and CEO told…