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Church's Chicken sale final
August 10, 2009
The sale of Church's Chicken to San Francisco-based private equity firm Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC (FFL) for an undisclosed amount is now complete, the…
read nowTim Hortons cancels sponsorship of anti-gay marriage rally
August 10, 2009
Tim Hortons has pulled its scheduled sponsorship of a Rhode Island event organized by a group that opposes same-sex marriage after a storm of criticism…
read nowFla. Taco Bell manager killed by fake job seekers
August 10, 2009
A 39-year-old manager of a Taco Bell in Oakland Park, Fla., a suburb north of Miami, was found stabbed to death inside her restaurant Monday morning, according…
read nowMcDonald's responds to PETA's McCruelty campaign
August 10, 2009
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is stepping up its "McCruelty" campaign against McDonald's Corp. over its U.S. chicken slaughtering methods, this…
read nowMcDonald's July comps up 4.3%
August 9, 2009
McDonald's Corp.'s continues to see positive same-store sales, although not to the level of the prior year. The company's global comparable sales rose 4.…
read nowQSR freebies come at a price
August 9, 2009
The freebie offer has become commonplace as quick-serve restaurants fight to increase traffic during the economic recession and as a result are no longer the…
read nowNathan's Famous posts mixed Q1 results
August 6, 2009
Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported positive revenues for the first quarter ended June 28 despite a drop in net income due to proceeds from the sale of two…
read nowFormer Arby's CEO Benham named to Sonic board
August 6, 2009
Sonic Corp. has announced that Douglas N. Benham has been named to its board of directors. His election was announced following Sonic's quarterly board of…
read nowNew product offerings help Wendy's, Arby's comps
August 5, 2009
Wendy's and Arby's are holding their own as restaurants weather the recession thanks to new product offerings, as seen in Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s release…
read nowTim Hortons U.S. comps push Q2 results
August 5, 2009
Tim Hortons Inc. has reported systemwide sales were up 5 percent on a constant currency basis for the second quarter ended June 28. Same-store sales were up…
read nowIn-N-Out wins trademark infringement suit
August 4, 2009
In-N-Out Burger has won its most recent trademark infringement suit, according to a story on the Fast Food Maven blog. Irvine, Calif.-based In-N-Out took issue…
read nowJack in the Box Q3 net down 34% as comps decline
August 4, 2009
Jack in the Box third quarter earnings are another indicator quick-service brands are not immune to the economic recession. Jack in the Box has reported a…
read nowCarrols Corp.'s Burger King Q2 comps down 4.7%
August 3, 2009
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported that same-store sales decreased for its Burger King franchise stores, as well as…
read nowWendy's CMO details process behind new creative search
August 3, 2009
Wendy's chief marketing officer Ken Calwell explained in a Q&A to BrandWeek how the company approached its search for its new lead creative agency, The…
read nowKrispy Kreme expands Kool Kreme test
August 2, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has opened its first Neighborhood Shop and Kremery in Knightdale, N.C. The store is one of the company's retail concept shops…
read nowWendy's target of fake e-mail coupon
August 2, 2009
Wendy's has posted a Fraudulent Coupon Alert on its Web site, alerting consumers and investors to a bogus offer. The fake coupon claims to be a special offer…
read nowYum! Brands Australia sued for $10M
August 2, 2009
The family of a girl left brain damaged after a bout of salmonella poisoning is suing Yum! Brands Australia for $10 million in damages, according to a story by…
read nowRestaurant industry outlook remains uncertain
July 30, 2009
The restaurant industry's economic challenges continued to persist in June, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowHot beverages again focus of lawsuits
July 30, 2009
Yet another quick-service brand is being sued by a consumer over burns from hot drinks. The latest lawsuit comes from a woman in Bronx, N.Y., who claims she…
read nowBurger King recognized for workplace, supplier diversity
July 28, 2009
Black Enterprise magazine has named Burger King Corp. one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in the publication's 5th Annual Diversity Report. BKC was…
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