El Pollo Loco 2009 loss widens

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March 30, 2010

EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported the system's first negative same-store sales in a decade as the company's net loss…

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

Technomic: 2009 chain sales fall but there were bright spots

March 25, 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a decline in sales, posting 0.8 percent annual sales decline in 2009. According to data released today by…

NexCen Brands FY09 revenues down 4%

March 25, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. NexCen…

Cinnabon-Schlotzsky's co-branding continues to grow

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March 25, 2010

A Cinnabon and Schlotzsky's co-branding partnership has resulted in a sales boost for the fast casual sandwich brand.   The co-branding deal, which allows for…

Technomic: 2009 chain sales fall but there were bright spots

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March 25, 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a decline in sales, posting 0.8 percent annual sales decline in 2009. According to data released today by…

NexCen Brands FY09 revenues down 4%

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March 25, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. NexCen…

Sonic counts on new products, improvements to mitigate Q2 loss

March 24, 2010

Sonic Corp. is counting on new product debuts, product improvements and a new media strategy to improve sales, traffic and profitability in its current third…

Sonic counts on new products, improvements to mitigate Q2 loss

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March 24, 2010

Sonic Corp. is counting on new product debuts, product improvements and a new media strategy to improve sales, traffic and profitability in its current third…

Wendy's/Arby's Group authorizes additional stock repurchase

March 22, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its board of directors increased the company's stock repurchase authorization by $50 million to a total of $25…

Bojangles' celebrates 100 stores, more than 30 years In S.C.

March 22, 2010

Bojangles' is celebrating more than 30 years and 100 stores in the South Carolina market with a state-wide tour. The brand's Cruisin' S.C. R.V. will stop at…

Wendy's/Arby's Group authorizes additional stock repurchase

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March 22, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its board of directors increased the company's stock repurchase authorization by $50 million to a total of $25…

Bojangles' celebrates 100 stores, more than 30 years In S.C.

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March 22, 2010

Bojangles' is celebrating more than 30 years and 100 stores in the South Carolina market with a state-wide tour. The brand's Cruisin' S.C. R.V. will stop at…

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…

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…