NRA to form environmental-initiative task force

May 20, 2007

Washington, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association announced today that it is forming a new Board of Directors task force to take the lead on implementing…

Dunkin' Donuts eyes Indian market

May 20, 2007

LiveMint.com: Dunkin Brands Inc., the owner of the Dunkin' Donuts chain, is in preliminary discussions with potential Indian partners to roll out the brand in…

Yum Brands extends deal with farmworkers

May 20, 2007

Kentucky.com: Taco Bell owner Yum Brands Inc. has expanded its tomato deal with a Florida farmworker group to cover all of its restaurant chains, including…

NRA show kicks off in Chicago

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2007

After a slow attendee start at this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, things were in full swing Saturday afternoon as show…

Wendy's hops on premium coffee bandwagon

May 17, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International Inc. has partnered with Cincinnati-based Proctor & Gamble to offer a proprietary blend of Folgers Gourmet Selections…

Sonic tops list of cleanest restrooms

May 17, 2007

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: According to Corporate Research International, Sonic tops the list of fast food eateries with the cleanest restrooms. Rounding out…

The NRA show Top 10

May 17, 2007

United States Sen. Fred Thompson is set to Keynote the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 19-22, at McCormick Place in…

94-year-old McDonald's employee still on the job

May 16, 2007

Pantagraph (Bloomington, Ill.): Litta Ballow still enjoys working. The 94-year-old Illinois woman has worked at a Bloomington McDonald's for the past 1…

Wendy's recognized for top customer service

May 16, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. took the top spot for customer satisfaction in the "limited service restaurants" category in this year's American…

Burger King sued over trans fats

May 16, 2007

Reuters: A nutrition advocacy group sued Burger King Holdings Inc. on Wednesday over the hamburger chain's use of frying oil that contains trans fats. In court…

Marijuana found in McDonald's happy meal

May 16, 2007

Yahoo News: A Chicago couple has plans to sue an area McDonald's after their 8-year-old daughter was given a Happy Meal with marijuana in it. The bag of…

Jack in the Box Inc. announces 2Q results

May 15, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. company restaurants increased 6.4 percent in the second quarter. Year to date, same-store sales are up 5.…

California Baskin-Robbins settles measurement lawsuit

May 15, 2007

San Diego Union Tribune: Baskin-Robbins has agreed to settle a California consumer-protection lawsuit for $491,164 in penalties and costs. Officials at the…

New McDonald's honors Big Mac inventor

May 14, 2007

Philadelphia Inquirer: A new McDonald's restaurant near Pittsburgh will pay tribute to the man who made food history 40 years ago when he invented the Big…

Wendy's board committee hires advisors

May 14, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — A special committee of the board of Wendy's International Inc., which is exploring a possible sale of the company, has  hired investment firm…

Hardee's launches new Thickburger

May 14, 2007

ST. LOUIS — In a nod to burger-joint menus of the 1950's and 60's, Hardee's restaurants are introducing a new patty melt-style burger.   The new Patty Melt…

McDonald's campaign highlights career opportunities

May 13, 2007

CHICAGO — McDonald's is rolling out a new national advertising campaign that shines a spotlight on its employees and celebrates career opportunities at the…

Haagen-Dazs launches New Flavor Day

May 13, 2007

Minneapolis — Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop locations throughout the United States will be giving away free ice cream cones May 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.,  for…

Triarc comps decrease

May 13, 2007

NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced today the results of operations for its first quarter ended April 1, 2007.   Systemwide same-store sales were down…

Krispy Kreme files franchise document

May 13, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has filed a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular for review in those states that require it, the company…