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CKE releases stockholder rights plan
January 4, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved the adoption of a one-year stockholder rights plan, which…
read nowMcDonald's worker averts kidnapping attempt
January 4, 2009
The Olympian: A counter worker at an Olympia, Wash., McDonald's pulled an 8-year-old girl over the counter and out of the grasp of a man who was trying to…
read nowDunkin' Donuts sees good year ahead
January 1, 2009
USA Today: Dunkin' Donuts expects to weather 2009 and keep the heat on rivals McDonald's and Starbucks thanks to a new CEO, more value offerings, more stores…
read nowEngenuity Systems to help McDonald's cut energy use, cost
January 1, 2009
The Arizona Republic: Chandler, Ariz.-based Engenuity Systems Inc. has been approved as one of McDonald's worldwide building-automation suppliers, providing…
read nowSonic moves up date for Q1 results
December 30, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. has announced that it has revised the date and time for the release of its first quarter results. The release has been moved…
read nowDel Taco looks to grow to $1B in sales in five years
December 30, 2008
Orange County Business Journal: Nick Shepherd, head of Del Taco's Nashville-based parent company Sagittarius Brands Inc., took over running the chain in…
read nowNRA reports record low performance index
December 30, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry worsened in November, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowNexCen sells Bill Blass licensing business
December 28, 2008
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has completed the sale of its Bill Blass licensing business to Peacock International Holdings LLC, the company has announced. …
read nowChristmas shift at Hardee's comes with bonus
December 28, 2008
The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.): Five people who worked the Christmas Day shift at Hardee's in Fort Mill, S.C., received an unexpected bonus. A drive-thru…
read nowBaskin-Robbins intros BRight Choices treats
December 28, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins has introduced BRight Choice treats, ice cream options including fat free, dairy free, no sugar added and light ice cream…
read nowDunkin' Brands' Luther shares insight into new CEO hire
December 22, 2008
Chain Leader: Dunkin' Donuts chairman and CEO Jon Luther said he wanted to make sure the company found a new CEO who was experienced and results oriented to be…
read nowSubway settles Calif. overcharging dispute
December 21, 2008
Marin Independent Journal: Prosecutors in Marin and two other California counties have announced a $645,000 settlement with Subway over complaints of…
read nowWash. Carl's Jr. breaks opening sales record
December 18, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — A new Carl's Jr. restaurant in Marysville, Wash., has posted a record-setting $105,063 in sales in its first seven days. The previous…
read nowMcDonald's cashier laughs at robber
December 17, 2008
KBTX/Associated Press: A San Antonio McDonald's cashier thought a robber's demand for money was a joke and laughed at him and told him to get a job. The…
read nowAsk the Experts: What first small steps can an operator take toward sustainability?
December 16, 2008
As consumer demand for sustainable products grows, restaurant operators are looking to implement sustainable practices but may be unsure of where to start.
read nowTrian Partners finalizes Wendy's/Arby's stock deal
December 14, 2008
NEW YORK — Trian Partners' purchase of 49,395,394 shares of Wendy's/Arby's Class A common stock has been verified. The fund management group now owns…
read nowSonic announces value menu as comps decline
December 14, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. plans to launch a system-wide value menu at the end of December, the company has announced. Sonic did not give any specifics about…
read nowEquipment magazine names Wing Zone Chain Operator of the Year
December 11, 2008
Foodservice Equipment and Supplies: FES has named Atlanta-based Wing Zone its 2008 Chain Operator of the Year, the magazine has announced. The chain, which was…
read nowMcDonald's rolls out specialty coffee in Chicago
December 11, 2008
Chicago Tribune: McDonald's is formally launching its specialty coffee initiative in Chicago, the largest market yet for the product launch. McDonald's has…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's Q3 gains down
December 10, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Blended same-store sales at CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, were up 0.9 percent for the third quarter…
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