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Dunkin' Brands names new executives at both chains
October 6, 2009
Dunkin' Brands has announced new executive hires at its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins chains. Dunkin' Donuts has named former Starbucks division senior…
read nowGrowth in China boosts Yum!'s Q3 2009 income
October 6, 2009
Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, has reported that its growth for the third quarter ended Sept. 5 was driven by new stores in…
read nowTurned-away customer shoots at Miami Taco Bell employees
October 5, 2009
A man who was turned away from a Miami Taco Bell after it had closed lay in wait until employees left and opened fire on them, according to a story in the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts opens sixth gaming property location
October 1, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has opened up a new location at the Harrah's Tunica Casino in Robinsonville, Miss. The new store is the first Dunkin' Donuts to open in a gaming…
read nowSubway crowns top sandwich artist
September 30, 2009
The recent 2009 Subway Convention in Washington, D.C., included a contest to find its best and fastest sandwich artist. The 2009 Subway Sub Jammers…
read nowDunkin' Donuts president to leave at year-end
September 30, 2009
Dunkin' Donuts has announced that president and chief brand officer William Kussell has decided to leave the company at the end of the year. With Kussell's…
read nowKFC raises World Hunger Relief awareness with temporary shutdowns
September 29, 2009
KFC is temporarily closing restaurants across the country as part of its efforts to raise awareness about — and funds for — its World Hunger Relief program. …
read nowRestaurant performance down again for August
September 29, 2009
Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline…
read nowJack in the Box president, COO Schultz to retire
September 28, 2009
Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that longtime executive Paul L. Schultz will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 31, 2010. …
read nowTim Hortons Inc. finalizes merger, reorganization
September 28, 2009
Tim Hortons Inc. has completed the reorganization of its corporate structure to become a Canadian public company, the company has announced. Tim Hortons…
read nowWendy's/Arby's CEO has had busy year
September 27, 2009
Since the merger of Wendy's and Arby's last year, Roland Smith, president and CEO of the Wendy's/Arby's Group, has kept busy leading the new company, according…
read nowNexCen Brands narrows Q1 loss, reports 2008 results
September 22, 2009
NexCen Brands Inc. has reported selected unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, and the full year ended Dec. 31, 2008. The…
read nowStockholders approve Tim Hortons merger, reorganization
September 22, 2009
Tim Hortons Inc.'s shareholders have voted to allow a proposed merger transaction to reorganize the company as a Canadian public company. Tim Hortons expects…
read nowSubway closing in on surpassing McDonald's in number of units
September 21, 2009
Subway's focus on non-traditional locations and international growth is propelling the company to pass McDonald's in total number of locations, although the…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's raise $1M to fight breast cancer
September 20, 2009
CKE Restaurants Inc. has reached its goal of raising $1 million for breast cancer programs and awareness through its "Pink Star" fundraising campaign. During…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's bank on value comparison
September 17, 2009
CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors and analysts in the company's second quarter earnings call that Carl's Jr. and Hardee's plan to improve…
read nowNRA recognizes QSRs as state finalists for Restaurant Neighbor Award
September 17, 2009
The National Restaurant Association recognized several quick-service brands as state finalists for the 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award. The award recognizes…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's hold Q2 income flat as comps fall
September 16, 2009
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. was able to maintain its level of net income over the prior year even as company-owned same-store…
read nowSonic projects better year ahead
September 16, 2009
Sonic Corp.'s drive-in restaurants continued to be impacted by the challenging economic environment and decreased consumer spending in the fourth quarter ended…
read nowSpeedLine intros restaurant management automation tools
September 15, 2009
Restaurant point-of-sale developer SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has announced the addition of a range of management automation tools to the SpeedLine POS…
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