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Krispy Kreme intros Caribbean-inspired treats
April 8, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has introduced two new tropical treats in time for spring. The Caribbean Kreme doughnut is filled with a…
read nowAngered Taco Bell customers call 911
April 7, 2008
WFTV (Orlando, Fla.): Customers at an Orange County, Fla., Taco Bell called 911 when no one was there to wait on them. All of the employees were hiding in…
read nowMcDonald's promo banking on stimulus checks
April 7, 2008
CNN: McDonald's hopes to lure customers into its U.S. restaurants next month by giving away samples of its new Southern-Style chicken sandwiches. The…
read nowWendy's names Farrar chief of North America operations
April 6, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has named Steve Farrar as chief of its North America operations, a new position in the company, effective April 14.…
read nowJack in the Box intros BBQ Bacon Sirloin Burger
April 6, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has debuted its new BBQ Bacon Sirloin Burger, which features a seasoned sirloin patty on a bakery-style bun with bacon, American…
read nowSex offender drops suit against McDonald's
April 6, 2008
WHDH-TV (Boston): A man who was fired from his job at a Boston-area McDonald's after management discovered he was a convicted sex offender has dropped a…
read nowTsampalieros joins Sonic board of directors
April 3, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. recently announced that Gabriel Tsampalieros has been named to its board of directors. Tsampalieros is owner, chairman and CEO of…
read nowUDS Group announces Subway delivery launch
April 3, 2008
BOCA RATON, Fla. — UDS Group Inc., a provider of delivery management solutions, has announced the successful delivery launch for Subway restaurants in…
read nowJody Maroni adds 2 locations
April 3, 2008
VENICE, Calif. — Jody Maroni, the Venice Beach Sausage King, recently opened in the Houston Premium Outlet Mall food court and in Arcadia, Calif. The chain…
read nowMcDonald's ad campaign touts food quality
April 2, 2008
AdAge.com: McDonald's Corp. has launched a yearlong food-credibility campaign to dispel some myths about ingredients and preparation. Some of the common…
read nowWendy's Q1 comps dip; company to intro wraps
April 2, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. average same-store sales declined for the first quarter of 2008, which ended March 30, the company has announced.
read nowDunkin' announces new franchisee in Milwaukee, Phoenix
April 1, 2008
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts recently announced the signing of a multiunit, store-development agreement with InterOcean Coffee Co. LLC for the development of…
read nowBlended comps up at CKE
April 1, 2008
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced positive period two same-store sales for the four weeks ended Mar. 24, 2008, for Carl's Jr. and…
read nowCEO Chidsey discusses BK turnaround
April 1, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Six years ago, fast-casual restaurants seemed to spell doom for QSRs. Instead, Burger King CEO John Chidsey says fast-casual scared…
read nowWendy's brings back Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad
April 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is bringing back the Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad as a limited-time offering during April and May, the company has announced. The…
read nowBurger King launches steakhouse burgers
March 31, 2008
MIAMI — Burger King Corp. has introduced the Steakhouse Burger and Loaded Steakhouse Burger. Both sandwiches are made with a seasoned, 100 percent Angus beef…
read nowWendy's signs 2 development agreements in Mexico
March 31, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. recently announced it has signed development agreements to open Wendy's restaurants in two major Mexico cities…
read nowBurger King has plans for Whopper Bar
March 30, 2008
Houston Chronicle: Burger King Holdings has announced plans to set up a smaller restaurant, called the Whopper Bar, that will be focused on its top-selling…
read nowChick-fil-A intros Coffee Caramel Milkshake
March 30, 2008
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A is adding a limited-time flavor to its milkshake menu for the second time in as many years, the company has announced.
read nowDunkin' Donuts tracks employees with scans
March 26, 2008
The Associated Press: Workers at some companies, such as Dunkin' Donuts, are starting and ending their days by pressing a hand or finger to a scanner that logs…
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