NRA: RPI up slightly, sales still sluggish

November 30, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a slight gain, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained dampened in October…

Krispy Kreme to hold Q3 earnings call

November 25, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. will release its financial results for the third quarter on Dec. 11 and host a conference call at 4:30 p.m.

Jack in the Box reports 2008 earnings dip

November 18, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. net earnings for the fourth quarter ended Sept. 28 were up slightly, but year-end net was down 5 percent, the company…

NexCen Brands receives Nasdaq notification letter

November 18, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's, Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker and Great American Cookie, has received…

Heinz selected as best food company for consumer satisfaction

November 18, 2008

PITTSBURGH — The H.J. Heinz Co. has scored the highest consumer satisfaction rating of any company in the food manufacturing sector, according to the…

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November 18, 2008

NexCen prelim Q3 revenues nearly double

November 16, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. revenues from continuing operations of its franchise business is nearly double that of last year, according to preliminary…

Report outlines food safety breakdown in salmonella outbreak

November 16, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Produce Safety Project (PSP) has released a report that outlines how weaknesses in food safety policy, organization and communications…

National menu labeling may be gaining steam

November 16, 2008

Reuters: As more communities adopt menu labeling legislation, a nationwide system requiring quick-serve chains to list calories on their menus could be gaining…

Del Taco raises $10K for juvenile diabetes

November 16, 2008

SALT LAKE CITY — Del Taco restaurants in Utah completed a two-week fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, raising $10,000 by selling paper…

McDonald's CEO says company is recession proof

November 16, 2008

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. CEO said the company is shielded against recession and has hardly been hit by the international financial crisis. The company…

Burger King announces 2008 annual shareholders meeting

November 13, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that its 2008 annual shareholders meeting will be held at the Hilton Miami Airport, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive…

Nathan's Famous authorizes share buyback

November 13, 2008

WESTBURY, N.Y — Nathan's Famous Inc. has announced that its board of directors has authorized the purchase of up to an additional 500,000 shares of its common…

Tim Hortons to close 15 stores in New England

November 13, 2008

The Providence (R.I.) Journal: Tim Hortons has announced it will close about 15 corporate-owned stores in Southeastern New England as the company deals with…

Popeyes sees 38.5% dip in profits for Q3

November 12, 2008

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises, Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported a drop in profits of 38.5 percent for the third quarter ended…

Yum! Brands cutting hundreds of jobs

November 12, 2008

Los Angeles Times: Yum Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, A&W and Pizza Hut, has announced it will eliminate several…

Toronto demands QSRs find recycling solution

November 12, 2008

The Globe and Mail (Toronto): The Toronto public works committee has given fast-food outlets five months to reduce consumer packaging waste. Restaurants have…

Menu labeling could offer marketing advantage

November 12, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial board has posited the possibility that menu labeling may actually prove to be a marketing…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's Q3 comps up 0.9%

November 11, 2008

CARPENTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, reported that combined same-store sales for the third quarter ended Nov.

Jack in the Box to webcast fourth quarter earnings

November 11, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 operating results after market close on Nov. 18, and the company will host a…